Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical)

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…