Operations Technician I, II, or III

Williams•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Technician I, II, or III performs a variety of tasks to support pipeline operations and safely maintain facility equipment. The role includes reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting equipment, maintaining operational and technical standards and applicable governmental requirements, and analyzing data to help resolve technical or operational problems. The technician follows company policies and operating and maintenance procedures, and maintains knowledge of site equipment, permits, and compliance requirements. The primary work location is Eugene, Oregon. The position requires accurate completion of reports and logs, recordkeeping for process operations, and documentation of preventive equipment maintenance. Work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noises, enclosed spaces, elevated locations, and physically demanding activities. Employees must be available for after-hours and on-call work, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended shifts as needed, and may travel between company locations with occasional overnight stays.

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 with Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Proficient or advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noises, 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 long periods.
Willingness and ability to work at elevated levels, potentially using man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers with appropriate PPE.
Willingness to use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
Willingness to work overtime and 10–12-hour shifts and travel between company locations, with 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 operational 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, including protection of 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.