Operations Technician I, II, or III

Williams•Mead, CO

5d•$28 - $55

About The Position

Williams is hiring an Operations Technician at Level I, II, or III to perform tasks that support pipeline operations and the safe maintenance of facility equipment. The role involves reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting and supervising equipment, maintaining operational and technical standards and governmental requirements, and analyzing data to help resolve technical or operational problems. The technician follows company policies and operating and maintenance procedures, understands site-specific equipment, permits, and compliance requirements, and maintains accurate reports, logs, and records of operations and preventive maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or in a similar role. Williams prefers an associate or two-year technical degree and at least two years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry. Candidates may be considered at a level aligned with their skills and growth potential. The work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noise, enclosed spaces, physical activity, elevated work, and use of hand tools. The employee must be available for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, travel between Williams locations, and occasional overnight stays may be required. A valid state driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

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.
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.
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 from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, using appropriate PPE.
Ability and 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, travel between Williams locations, and occasionally stay overnight.

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.
Read and interpret drawings; inspect and supervise equipment; and maintain 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 operation and task execution, and for protecting the community, personnel, environment, and assets.
Maintain general knowledge of the site, location, equipment, specific 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.