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Operations Technician I - III

Williams, Plymouth, NC, United States


Lng Operations Technician Iii

As an LNG Operations Technician III, you will be responsible for operating the facility in various modes, including holding (boiling off gas), liquefaction, and vaporization processes. You will independently lead all utility and emergency systems within the facility. This role involves completing complex technical assignments with limited oversight. Organizational, collaboration, and communication skills are keys to success!
Your work will challenge you, and with our values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
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.
Responsibilities/Expectations:

Operates all aspects of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility, including vaporization, liquefaction, and boiling off gas systems
Maintains facility equipment and supports pipeline operations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and governmental requirements
Reads and interprets drawings, process flow diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Interprets electrical drawings and uses them to troubleshoot and resolve simple to moderate faults within program guidelines
Solves operational, mechanical, and control system faults and troubleshoots electrical issues using diagrams
Trains, coaches, and mentors junior operations technicians on operations, maintenance, security, and emergency tasks
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:

Required: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in natural gas industry experience or equivalent experience
Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and technical licenses/certificates
Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid Driver's License from the state in which you live and a clear driving record
Must be able to pass an LNG pre-employment physical as required by federal law
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills. Must stay apprised of and abide by all company policies
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
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 (edit as appropriate, or remove)

Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
May be required to work overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, extended hours, and travel between William's locations with occasional overnight stays
Hourly/ Salary Guidelines:
$28 - $41 - $55
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
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 Total Rewards | Williams Companies.