Operations Technician I, II, III

Williams•Reidsville, NC

About The Position

At Williams, Operations Technicians help support pipeline operations and maintain facility equipment. The Operations Technician III performs varied tasks that include reading and interpreting drawings, safely maintaining equipment, and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping, and a strong focus on safety are important to success in this role. The role requires maintaining general knowledge of the site, location, equipment, permits, and compliance requirements. The technician follows company policies and operating and maintenance procedures, and learns and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient facility operations, task execution, and protection of the community, personnel, environment, and assets. The position may require work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and 10–12-hour shifts. Travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays, may also be required. The work environment can involve extreme temperatures, loud noise, enclosed spaces, and elevated work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or in a similar role.
Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
Aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Proficient or advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.
Ability and willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noise, and enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 pounds and team lift loads over 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for extended periods.
Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially using man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, with appropriate personal protective equipment.
Ability and willingness to use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed; overtime and 10–12-hour shifts may be required.
Ability to travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year technical degree.
At least two years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting or supervising equipment, and maintaining operating and technical standards and governmental requirements.
Analyze data and collaborate with others to resolve technical or operational problems.
Follow company policies and apply appropriate operating and maintenance procedures.
Learn and adhere to requirements for safe and efficient facility operations and task execution, and protect the community, personnel, environment, and assets.
Maintain general knowledge of the site, location, equipment, permits, and compliance requirements.
Complete assigned reports and logs, and maintain accurate records of process operations and preventive equipment maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.