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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.
Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
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.
As Technical Specialist Sr - Automation, you will use innovation and judgement to resolve sophisticated problems, working closely with multiple company partners to ensure accurate and available data. You may coordinate the work of team members, so leadership, presentation and training skills are vital. Project planning and the ability to collaborate are keys to success in this role and safety is of utmost importance! In addition, you will develop and implement condition-based maintenance programs, enhance the reliability of automation systems, and assist with equipment outages and maintenance. Your responsibilities include reviewing management of change plans, supporting project design and automation systems, developing and delivering training programs, coordinating firmware and software testing, creating implementation plans, and performing due diligence.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and maintain facility equipment
Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment
Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others
Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners
Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements
Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements
Develop and modify PLC programs to support small automation projects and operational changes
Configure, build, and maintain HMI screens for station and unit systems
Support Operations by troubleshooting control programs, electrical and pneumatic systems, field instrumentation, and communications
Apply software patches and firmware updates in accordance with company standards
Perform program backups and archiving per Williams standards
Train and support technicians on controls and automation systems
Demonstrate hands-on experience with a broad range of field instruments
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty
Must be willing 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
Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as needed
May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
May be required to travel up to 50% of the time
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Hourly/Salary Guidelines:
(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)
$78,100 - $127,300 - $175,500Why Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!
Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.
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.
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