Operations Tech II / III - Offshore (I&E Focused)

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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.

The Offshore Operations Technician - I&E / Operator is crucial in ensuring our offshore assets operate in a safe, consistent manner while protecting the environment. With a focus on product quality assurance, process optimization, and environmental compliance, this role troubleshoots instrumentation equipment as needed amongst other duties. You'll be vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities, working alongside a dedicated team & Control Center. Responsibilities may include actuator / valve maintenance & inspections, preventive and break / fix maintenance, calibration, end device management, pipeline pigging activities, DOT compliance tasks, and supporting routine offshore projects like painting, expansions, and maintenance turnaround work as needed, coordinating contractors, and acting as the PIC on the fixed leg facilities.

Responsibilities / Expectations :

Performs various tasks to safely maintain offshore platforms, facilities and associated equipment; maintain operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements

Solves problems, operates, and maintains offshore equipment and facilities, mechanical and electrical systems

Performs DOT tasks and adheres to 192 and 195 DOT regulations

Verifies and calibrates gas and liquid hydrocarbon devices and equipment

Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems

Maintains general knowledge of sites, location, equipment, permits and compliance

Performs general maintenance and inspections of valves and related operators; supports mechanical instrumentation and control activities associated with platform operations, field gathering and pipeline systems

Communicate effectively with the facility and teammates regarding status of facility maintenance, production, and operations

Expected to be capable of flying offshore multiple times a week to complete PPM & maintenance work orders on platform.

Expected to collaborate with the Offshore Maintenance Coordinator to plan out & order materials for future work orders.

Shows the willingness & ability to execute affective troubleshooting to solve both I&E and mechanical problems with the resources provided.

Operations Technician (Offshore I&E) III :

Education / Years of Experience :

Required : High School Diploma / GED

Preferred : Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum (3) years' experience of progressive experience working in the oil and gas industry, pipeline, energy, chemical industry or offshore operations

Operations Technician (Offshore I&E) II :

Education / Years of Experience :

Required : High School Diploma / GED and minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience working in the oil and gas industry, pipeline or offshore operations

Preferred : Associates or 2-year technical degree

Physical & Environment Work Requirements :

Willing to travel by boat or helicopter to Offshore Platforms and acquire a HUET "Helicopter Underwater Egress Training" and US Coast Guard Approved Water Survival course completion certificate. Training required to be completed within first 30 days of hiring.

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 :

Expected to work 4 days, 10hr shifts

Available to work / backfill offshore shifts on 14 on / 14 off schedule as needed

Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekends & holiday as needed

Other Requirements :

Employee is required to live within 1 hour response time to Bay City office.

Preferred : Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of offshore pipeline equipment and measuring or gathering of natural gas and oil pipeline products

Preferred : Journeyman or electrical license

Preferred : Experience performing operational tasks, routine inspections, maintenance and calibration of equipment related to quality and quantity determination

Preferred : Experience performing operations and general maintenance in support of launching / receiving of oil / gas pigs, chemical injection operations, and pipeline operations

Preferred : Experience planning and conducting complex work requiring independent evaluation demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to safely perform tasks and make decisions with minimum supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient knowledge of maintenance management programs

Possesses or is able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Why 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

Wellness Program with annual rewards

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.

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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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