I&E Operations Technician II,III

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.

As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-III, you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, troubleshooting and 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 with a focus on improving safety

Fixes and maintains process control systems

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

Performs advanced troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of complex instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems with minimal supervision

Performs programming modifications, diagnostics, optimization, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems to enhance operational performance

Performs lead responsibilities for instrumentation and electrical projects, including system upgrades, equipment installations, testing, and commissioning activities

Performs technical guidance and knowledge sharing with less experienced technicians while supporting root cause analysis and reliability improvement efforts

Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of

Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role, including one (1) year experience as an I&E Technician Preferred:
Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas 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

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…