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As Operations Technician II-III, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping and a focus on safety will bring success in this role!
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
Maintains general knowledge of site/location/equipment/specific permits and compliance
Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
Performs preventive compressor maintenance and supports major equipment repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls
Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry
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:
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
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
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
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Waukesha natural gas engines, particularly 275-series/model engines
Preferred: Experience with Caterpillar CAT 3516 engines and/or Ariel reciprocating compressors
Preferred: Experience performing major maintenance, rebuilds, and overhauls on natural gas engines and compressor packages
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