Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical

Position: Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical)
## Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical)
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R112393

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 a mechanically-focused Operations Technician Lead, you’ll be at the heart of Williams’ operations, working hands-on with our largest horsepower and power distribution installations. Expect to deepen your expertise with:
* Advanced maintenance and optimization of gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines
* Detailed work on medium voltage generators and complex power distribution systems
* Direct involvement with environmental controls and distributed control systems, ensuring mechanical reliability

You’ll play a vital role on construction projects, take charge of diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment, and use your technical know-how to address operational challenges. This experience will help you develop into a trusted mechanical leader within your team.
** What You’ll Do
** As a mechanically-focused Operations Technician Lead, your responsibilities will revolve around the upkeep and enhancement of our facility’s mechanical systems. Your key duties include:
* Leading mechanical maintenance and repairs to ensure our pipeline and facility equipment—engines, turbines, compressors, and more—operate efficiently and reliably
* Systematically troubleshooting mechanical failures and collaborating with technicians to resolve issues and restore equipment to peak condition
* Applying technical standards and safety protocols to every aspect of mechanical work, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times
* Coordinating shift operations and delegating mechanical tasks to maximize team productivity and achieve shared objectives
* Driving the mechanical aspects of construction, commissioning, and upgrades of facility systems
* Maintaining thorough mechanical records, logs, and technical reports to monitor system performance and guide improvements
* Mentoring team members in mechanical best practices and fostering a hands-on, safety-driven environment
* Supporting additional mechanical tasks as required—your expertise strengthens our team’s success
** What You’ll Bring
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* Required:

*** High School Diploma or GED
* Minimum 8 years of experience as an Operations Technician in the oil and gas industry
* Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
* Strong mechanical aptitude and leadership skills
* Ability to work effectively in a shift-based, field-oriented environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of control systems and PLCs
** Preferred:
*** Associate or 2-year technical degree
* Experience in natural gas processing or compression facilities
** Work Environment & Schedule
*** Work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and enclosed spaces
* Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
* Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods
* Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE
* Use hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment
* Available for shift work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays
* Occasional travel between Williams locations with overnight stays
*** 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…