Operations Technician (Shift Operations)

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.

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 experienced operations technician, your expertise will be central to the success of our facility. Your tasks will include:

Keeping our equipment running safely and smoothly by performing a range of hands-on tasks, from reading drawings to inspecting gear and supporting pipeline operations—all while meeting technical standards and regulations

Collaborating with your teammates to analyze data and find solutions to technical or operational challenges, making a real impact every day

Following our company policies and using the right procedures to ensure efficient and safe operations

Learning and applying the requirements for safe, effective facility operations, while protecting our team, community, environment, and assets

Staying familiar with your site, equipment, and permits to help maintain compliance and support smooth operations

Maintaining accurate records of process operations, completing reports and logs, and assisting with preventive maintenance to ensure top equipment performance

Helping with other projects and responsibilities as needed

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 I: 6+ months of operations experience, or internship with Associate degree

Technician II: 2+ years of operations experience, preferably in oil & gas

Technician III: 3+ years of operations experience, preferably in oil & gas

Technician Sr: 6+ years of operations experience with similar equipment or facilities; Associate degree preferred

Tech Skills That Set You Apart

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC applications

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

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• •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

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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