Technical Specialist Sr/Staff

Williams•Theodore, AL

10d

About The Position

As Technical Specialist Staff - Automation at Williams, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise. The position requires confidence in preparing and delivering presentations, the ability to work independently and as a team leader, initiative, anticipation of customer needs, and the ability to develop innovative solutions. The role demonstrates technical expertise in automation for a specialty, geographic area, or operational function; makes decisions and resolves unique issues using broader functional, company, and industry methodologies; and applies specialized knowledge to major projects while coordinating project costs and resources. It maintains knowledge of industry and operational requirements, anticipates business challenges and customer needs, improves products, processes, or services, and identifies solutions. The position also collaborates on compliance, improvement plans, and training; serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines, and variance requests; supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes; and supports the enterprise approved manufacturer list. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 12 years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Sophisticated knowledge of enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting, and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software.
Solid understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control, and human-machine interface systems and programming protocols for operations support.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate technical expertise in automation for a specialty, geographic area, or operational function.
Make decisions and resolve unique issues within broader functional, company, and industry standard methodologies.
Apply specialized knowledge to major projects while coordinating and controlling associated costs and resources.
Prepare and deliver presentations.
Maintain a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements.
Interpret and anticipate internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improve products, processes, or services and identify solutions.
Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans, and meet training needs.
Serve as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines, and variance requests.
Support technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes.
Support the enterprise approved manufacturer list.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide programming, troubleshooting, training, and commissioning services for automated compression and process control systems.

Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options.
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.
Career growth paths and a 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.