Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical)

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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

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 be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential

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Here’s a look at what that means:

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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