I&E Operations Technician III-Sr

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As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician III/Sr., you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems

• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions

• Partners with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions to with a focus on improved safety

• Fixes and maintains process control systems

• Partners with projects managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of three (3) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry

• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum five (5) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry

• We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences — if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

The ability to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces

• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed

• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time

• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

• Use hand tools

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as the need arises

• May be required to work overtime and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

• 10-hour schedule working Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record

• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

• Previous experience working in an environment with gas-plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processes

• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

• Preferred: Three (3) years of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, with experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environment

• Preferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems.

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• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
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