Technical Specialist Senior/Staff - Automation

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As Technical Specialist Staff - 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:

• Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic area, or operational function
• Makes decisions and resolves unique issues within the broader function, company and industry standard methodologies
• Applies specialized knowledge in the efficient and effective completion of major projects while coordinating and controlling costs and resources associated with projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
• Interprets and anticipates internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improves products, processes or services and identifies solutions
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines and variance requests
• Supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
• Supports approved manufacturer list for enterprise
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum twelve (12) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree

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

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Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• 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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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.

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