Operation technician

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.

As Operations Technician I, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including supporting pipeline operations and safely maintaining facility equipment.

Accurate record-keeping and a focus on safety will bring success in this role!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities / Expectations :

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements
• Collaborates with others to discover 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
• Oversees 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
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

• Required : High School Diploma / GED
• Preferred : Associates or two-year technical degree; minimum six (6) months mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in the oil and gas industry or operations technician summer internship with Associates Degree

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 night shifts
• 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 excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

About Tunkhannock

Tunkhannock is a small, quiet, family friendly town within the greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre metropolitan areas. The name Tunkhannock has been variously translated as "meeting of the waters", and once you visit, you feel like you've lived there your entire life.

Tunkhannock residents love and support their area schools and there is a parade for almost every occasion!

With a cost of living that is approximately 5% below the national average, affordable housing in family-friendly neighborhoods, ample healthcare and education institutions, northeast Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to call home.

The area is home to 16 beautiful state parks and getting out of town for the weekend couldn’t be any easier. Whether you’re looking to visit Times Square, in New York City or the patriotic majesty of the Washington monument, you can get there in a few hours. Visit to learn more.

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
• 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

Last updated : 2024-09-07