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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 (https://www.williams.com/power-innovation/)
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
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 potential
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 company and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
HSA and FSA options
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
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 (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .
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.
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Why Williams?
Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.
We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.
We don't offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:
Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
Growth and development opportunities
An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules
We're proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!
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