Williams

Technical Specialist Sr - Automation

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law. 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 a Technical Specialist Automation supporting our automation processes, you will develop and complete equipment condition-based maintenance programs, repair and improve operational reliability of automation infrastructure and systems, support automation equipment outage and maintenance, and support Tier 2 field personnel, Tech Services, and others as needs arise.


Some of the work you will be doing also includes:* Performing management of change plan and work plan reviews

Supporting project design review and automation systems
Developing training programs and training field technicians on automation fundamentals
Coordinating firmware and software testing
Crafting implementation plans and coordinating implementation efforts with others
Performing due diligence

Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are vital in this role. Taking initiative, anticipating customer needs and crafting innovative solutions are keys to success! Responsibilities/Expectations:* Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic area, or operational function

Applies specialized knowledge in the efficient and effective completion of major projects while coordinating and controlling costs and resources associated with projects
Prepares and delivers presentations
Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
Interprets and anticipates internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improves products, processes or services and identifies solutions
Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
Serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines and variance requests
Supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
Supports approved manufacturer list for enterprise
Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience: Technical Specialist II* Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in technical field and a minimum two (2) years’ experience in oil & gas industry

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering and a minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

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: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Other Requirements:* Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Extensive experience working with Allen Bradley PLC, FactoryTalk, AVEVA (Wonderware) DCS
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Sophisticated knowledge in enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
Solid understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control and human-machine interface systems and programming protocols for operations support

About Houston (Williams Tower Location):

Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!

Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!

If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas 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
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.

For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/.

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

Allen Bradley PLC, AVEVA Data Hub, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, Wonderware System Platform

Competency Requirements:

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