Technical Specialist III/Sr - Automation

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Day in the Life: Automation Specialist: Control Systems & Cybersecurity

As an Automation Specialist focusing on Control Systems and Cybersecurity at Williams, you'll ensure operational excellence by maintaining the integrity and security of our control systems. This role is pivotal in keeping operations safe, compliant, and efficient.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborates with teams across IT, Operations, and Project Execution to enhance control system reliability and cybersecurity measures

- Troubleshoots and optimizes hardware and software for control systems, leveraging knowledge in PLC, HMI, Allen Bradley, and SCADA

- Designs, programs, and commissions control and instrumentation projects, optimizing for process efficiency (Systems include but not limited to: RTU/flow computers/ROC827’s, gas chromatographs, analyzers, and compressors)

- Provides advanced support for system troubleshooting, commissioning, and programming, enhancing data accuracy and availability

- Reads and evaluates technical documents to ensure alignment with operational and safety guidelines

In this role, you'll blend technical expertise with strategic collaboration to advance Williams' commitment to safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

- Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and maintain facility equipment

- Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment

- Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others

- Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners

- Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements

- Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements

- Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Technical Specialist III

- Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in engineering or a technical field and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in oil & gas industry

- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

Technical Specialist Sr

- Required: Associates degree or equivalent experience and minimum of six (6) years' experience in oil & gas industry

- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in field operations/construction or other technical specialty field

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 after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as needed

- 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 a main priority

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

, Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgment. Applies knowledge and experience to solve complex problems. May be called upon to make unreviewed decisions and coordinate activities of others. Understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated the ability to produce results and meet goals.