I&E Operations Technician Lead

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As an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician Lead, you’ll serve as a mentor to a team of safety-focused technicians, helping maximize equipment reliability and availability. Teaching teammates, solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and bringing strong attention to detail are key to success in this role.

• High-level maintenance and operation of natural gas process-related equipment and systems
• Process control systems, instrumentation specifications, and electrical maintenance support
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions focused on improving safety and minimizing unplanned shutdowns

You’ll partner with supervisors, managers, and project managers to share findings, define scopes, support instrumentation specifications, and drive reliable operations across the facility.

• Performing high-level maintenance and operational tasks with natural gas process-related equipment and systems
• Mentoring and training less experienced operators and technicians
• Minimizing unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Partnering with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions
• Fixing and maintaining process control systems
• Partnering with project managers to define project scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Supporting additional tasks as assigned—your expertise strengthens our team’s success

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum six (6) years’ progressive experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC skills

Preferred:

• Associate or 2-year technical degree and minimum six (6) progressive experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Previous experience working in gas-plant operations, gas compression, and/or liquid or gas gathering processes
• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

Work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and 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;
Use hand tools;
Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as the need arises;
May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts, and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. 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…