I&E Operations Technician

Power the Digital Age with Us At Williams, we’re not only making energy happen, we’re transforming how it powers the future. With exciting data center projects underway, we’re expanding our team to support these high-tech facilities with reliable, clean energy. If you’re passionate about hands-on work, cutting-edge technology, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Learn more about these projects at: Power Innovation | Williams Companies

What You’ll Experience As an Operations Technician, you’ll be part of a dynamic team maintaining one of Williams’ largest installations of horsepower and power distribution equipment. You’ll gain valuable experience working with:

• Gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines
• Medium voltage generators and power distribution systems
• Environmental controls and distributed control systems

You’ll also support construction projects, troubleshoot equipment, and analyze data to solve technical challenges—all while growing into a respected leader among your peers.

What You’ll Do As an I&E-focused Operations Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the electrical and control systems that keep our facilities running. Your responsibilities may include:

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems, including switchgear, motor controls, control loops, PLCs (Allen Bradley), and both AC/DC systems.
• Ensuring safe and reliable operations by identifying root causes of equipment issues and implementing corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Maintaining and repairing process control systems to support efficient plant operations.
• Collaborating with project teams to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new installations and upgrades.
• Performing additional duties as needed to support operations.

What You’ll Bring Required for All Levels:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and travel between locations
• Ability to work in extreme conditions and elevated areas with PPE
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications by Level:

• Technician II: 2+ years of related experience, preferably in oil & gas
• Technician III: 3+ years of technician experience, preferably in oil & gas
• Technician Sr: 6+ years of experience with similar equipment or facilities; Associate degree preferred

Tech Skills That Set You Apart

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC applications
• Familiarity with Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Ability to embrace new technologies and drive operational efficiency

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces
• Lift up to 50 lbs (team lift for heavier loads)
• Perform physical tasks like standing, walking, climbing, bending, and squatting for extended periods
• Work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts, with proper PPE
• Use hand tools regularly
• Be available for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty
• Expect 10–12 hour shifts with potential overtime
• Travel between locations with occasional overnight stays

, Routinely manages and coordinates a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment. Uses knowledge and experience to solve highly complex problems.Progression Profile: - Responsible for work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment- Serves as a subject matter expert; provides technical or operational guidance to the team on highly complex problems- Works autonomously within established procedures and practices- Specialized knowledge in the effective completion of major projects and/or work assignments and is responsible for coaching others- High-level understanding of operational economics- Consistently demonstrates proficiency in leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, communications and mentoring skills- Performs work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment- Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and needs of the Company- Training others to meet compliance requirements.