Operations Technician I - III

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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.

This role will be filled at our Plymouth, WA location.

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 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

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:

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)

$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.

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