(Upstream Drilling) Engineer (I, II, III, Sr or Staff)

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 an UpStream Drilling Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our most critical projects, providing strategic direction and technical leadership. Your deep expertise and innovative approach will be instrumental in shaping our operations and driving our success. You'll oversee the work of other drilling engineers, mentor junior engineers, and ensure alignment with project goals and standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact projects and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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

- Provides strategic direction and leadership for high-impact drilling projects, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness to ensure project success

- Oversees risk assessments and ensures mitigation strategies are put in place to ensure smooth operations

- Ensures strict adherence to company processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain high standards of performance

- Champions safety and drives compliance with all regulatory and environmental standards to protect personnel and the environment

- Leads the analysis and interpretation of data on drilling activities and performance, providing strategic insights to stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes

- Leads and guides the team in facilitating effective collaboration with geologists, reservoir engineers, and operations teams to develop and implement advanced drilling plans that optimize resource extraction

- Oversees the work of other drilling engineers, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with project goals and standards

- Mentors and develops junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

- Drives continuous improvement by leading advanced training programs and providing expert technical support to drilling teams to enhance skills and knowledge

- Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Engineer I:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Engineer II:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum two (2) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

Engineer III:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Engineer Sr:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Engineer Staff:

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

- Preferred: Master’s degree

Other Requirements:

- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

- Knowledge of advanced drilling techniques and technologies

- Proven track record of working with drilling operations from inception to completion

- Expertise in root cause analysis and continuous improvement

- Preferred: PE Certification

- Preferred: Project Management experience

, As an experienced, proven professional handles highly complex drilling engineering assignments. Able to modify technical guidelines. Level makes independent decisions that are typically not subject to technical review. May serve as a project leader on assignments requiring a broad knowledge of drilling engineering. May supervise lower level engineers.