Technical Specialist II, III or Sr - Automation

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Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As Technical Specialist Sr., - Automation, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are vital in this role. Taking initiative, anticipating customer needs and crafting innovative solutions are keys to success!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and maintain facility equipment

• Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment

• Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others

• Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners

• Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements

• Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements

• Partners with customers, Operations, Gas Control, SCADA, and Gas Dispatch to ensure accurate and accessible data throughout project planning and execution.

• Reviews and interprets engineering design documents, contracts, and agreements to support project and operational needs.

• Provides advanced support for training, troubleshooting, commissioning, archiving, and programming of control systems.

• Demonstrates hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, Allen Bradley, and SCADA solutions, including greenfield programming and troubleshooting.

• Assists in the design, programming, and commissioning of control and instrumentation systems for both operations and capital projects.

• Identifies opportunities to enhance operator experience and process efficiency by applying industry-leading control system practices.

• Leads efforts to implement cybersecurity programs, manage system updates, and ensure control systems remain compliant and secure.

• Participates in small-scale capital projects, updates and validates C&E’s, and supports automation system enhancements across responsible assets.

• Other duties as assigned

Technical Specialist Sr

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Technical Specialist III

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in engineering or a technical field and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in oil & gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

Technical Specialist II

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in technical field and a minimum two (2) years’ experience in oil & gas industry

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering and a minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• May be required to work overtime, weekends or holidays as the need arises

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applica