Operations Technician (Dayshift Pipeline Operation)

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 helping power the future through innovative energy solutions supporting major data center projects. If you're passionate about hands-on work, advanced technology, and making an impact, we'd like to meet you. Learn more: [Power Innovation | Williams](https://www.williams.com/power-innovation/) **What You'll Experience** As an Operations Technician with pipeline responsibilities, you'll support one of Williams' largest installations of horsepower, power distribution, pipeline infrastructure, and environmental compliance systems. You'll gain experience with: - Gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines - Medium-voltage generators and power distribution systems - Distributed control systems and environmental controls - Pipeline systems, valves, rights-of-way, and associated equipment - Damage prevention, line locating, leak detection, inspections, and preventive maintenance - Daily monitoring and inspection of two Compressor Booster Stations - Environmental compliance, spill prevention, emissions awareness, and field documentation You'll also support construction projects, troubleshooting, equipment reliability initiatives, and technical problem-solving while developing your operational expertise. **What You'll Do** - Operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot facility and pipeline assets while meeting safety, regulatory, and operational requirements - Support damage prevention activities, one-call coordination, line locating, right-of-way awareness, and excavation safety - Perform leak detection, pipeline inspections, patrols, valve checks, and preventive maintenance - Conduct daily inspections and monitoring of Compressor Booster Stations, including equipment rounds, alarm reviews, and operating condition checks - Support environmental compliance through permit awareness, emissions observations, spill prevention, waste management, and reporting - Analyze operational data and help resolve technical challenges - Follow company procedures and safety standards - Maintain knowledge of site equipment, pipeline systems, permits, drawings, and operating procedures - Complete accurate documentation, reports, logs, inspection records, and maintenance records - Support additional projects and operational activities as assigned **Required Qualifications** - High School Diploma or GED - Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record - Ability to work overtime and travel between locations - Ability to work in adverse weather, elevated areas, and while wearing PPE - Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills - Commitment to safety and operational excellence - Ability to learn pipeline safety, damage prevention, line locating, inspections, leak detection, and environmental compliance practices **Technical Skills** - Microsoft Office and PC applications - Ability to learn and implement new technologies - Familiarity with pipeline maps, one-call tickets, inspection records, and maintenance systems - Experience using gas detection equipment, locating tools, and field documentation processes - Ability to identify, document, and communicate environmental compliance concerns **Work Environment & Schedule** - Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures, noise, and confined spaces - Lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods - Work at heights using appropriate PPE - Use hand tools regularly - Work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, and overtime - Conduct outdoor patrols, inspections, and field verification activities in v…