Power Console Operator

Williams•Tulsa, OK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As an Integrated Power Center Operator, you will play a critical role in keeping the electric system operating safely and reliably around the clock. You will monitor system conditions across the transmission and distribution network, watching how power flows and responding as conditions change. Using modern monitoring and control tools, you will identify potential issues, respond to alarms, and make real‑time adjustments to maintain system balance and reliability. During system events or outages, you will make timely decisions, reroute power as needed, follow emergency procedures, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to minimize impact. Your work will challenge you, and with our Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
A minimum of two (2) years' experience in relevant industry or control room environment
Bachelors (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year technical degree and two (2) years’ experience in power plant, water or electricity operations; including control room or similar operating experience
NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) System Operator Certification
Knowledge of power system operations, emergency procedures, and reliability standards in a multi‑asset, centralized operations environment

Responsibilities

Monitors system demand, load conditions, and asset performance in real time and operates equipment in accordance with approved procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous generation operations
Coordinates with local operators and field personnel to align control room actions with on‑site activities, maintenance, and operational priorities, using system data and trends to support timely decisions
Partners with Commercial, Scheduling, and Optimization teams to support operational decisions that balance reliability, efficiency, and commercial objectives while maintaining compliance
Analyzes load forecasts, performance metrics, and operating constraints to assess system conditions and respond effectively to changing demands
Responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, evaluates system impacts, and implements corrective actions to maintain system reliability and service continuity
Communicates system status, outage conditions, and restoration updates to customers and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
Operates and monitors power generation and electrical equipment in real time using SCADA, EMS, DCS, or similar systems, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across multiple assets
Coordinates control room activities with on‑site operators and field personnel to align operational actions with maintenance activities and operational priorities

Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about