Technical Specialist II, III or Sr Automation

Job description

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 Technical Specialist Sr., - Automation, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise.

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:
+ 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
+ Partners with customers, Operations, Gas Control, SCADA, and Gas Dispatch to ensure accurate and accessible data throughout project planning and execution.
+ Reviews and interprets engineering design documents, contracts, and agreements to support project and operational needs.
+ Provides advanced support for training, troubleshooting, commissioning, archiving, and programming of control systems.
+ Demonstrates hands-on experience with PLCs, HMI, Allen Bradley, and SCADA solutions, including greenfield programming and troubleshooting.
+ Assists in the design, programming, and commissioning of control and instrumentation systems for both operations and capital projects.
+ Identifies opportunities to enhance operator experience and process efficiency by applying industry-leading control system practices.
+ Leads efforts to implement cybersecurity programs, manage system updates, and ensure control systems remain compliant and secure.
+ Participates in small-scale capital projects, updates and validates C&E’s, and supports automation system enhancements across responsible assets.
+ Other duties as assigned



Technical Specialist Sr
Education/Years of Experience:

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

+ Preferred: Bachelor's Degree


Technical Specialist III
Education/Years of Experience:
+ 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 II
Education/Years of Experience:
+ 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


Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
+ May be required to work overtime, weekends or holidays as the need arises


Other Requirements:

+ 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 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 https://tunkboro.com/ 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:

Competency Requirements:
Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer focus, Drives results, Ensures accountability, Instills trust
Why Williams?



Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?


As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.


We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.


We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

+ Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

+ Growth and development opportunities

+ An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

+ Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules


We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.

Apply now!


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