Operations Technician II, III - Measurement

Williams•Grand Cane, LA

About The Position

As an Operations Technician II-III in Measurement at Williams, you will perform a variety of 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 meeting governmental requirements. You will analyze data and collaborate with others to resolve technical and operational problems, maintain accurate records, and follow company policies, operating procedures, permits, and compliance requirements. The position focuses on gas and liquid hydrocarbon measurement systems. You will verify, calibrate, and validate flow measurement devices and equipment, and maintain and troubleshoot orifice, ultrasonic, and Coriolis measurement systems, analytical equipment for gas and liquid hydrocarbon combustion, and SCADA communication devices. The role also requires a strong safety focus and awareness of the protection of personnel, the community, the environment, and company assets. The role 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 may fill the position at a level aligned with a candidate’s skills and growth potential. Work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noise, enclosed spaces, elevated work, physical activity, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel between Williams locations. The schedule may be a 4/10 schedule alternating between Monday–Thursday and Tuesday–Friday.

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 use 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 to operate gas processing plant engines or other related gas processing equipment.
Ability to handle tasks associated with gas gathering, measurement, cathodic protection, pigging, liquid surging, dehydration, separation, electrical pneumatics, storage tank level/inventory, mapping, and rights of way.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noise, and enclosed spaces; carry or lift up to 50 pounds and team-lift heavier loads; stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods; work at elevated levels using appropriate PPE; and use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
May be required to work overtime and travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays.
Ability to work a 4/10 schedule alternating between Monday–Thursday and Tuesday–Friday.

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.
At least three years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing centrifugal machinery or equipment and working in measurement or gathering at a natural gas processing plant.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings and inspecting or supervising equipment.
Maintain operational and technical standards and comply with 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 follow requirements for safe and efficient facility operations and for protecting 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 maintenance.
Verify, calibrate, and validate gas and liquid hydrocarbon flow measurement devices and equipment.
Maintain and troubleshoot orifice, ultrasonic, and Coriolis flow measurement systems, analytical equipment for gas and liquid hydrocarbon combustion, and SCADA communication devices.
Perform other duties as assigned.