Technical Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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As a Technical Specialist III, you will ensure system integrity while maintaining compliance, the safety of facility equipment and overall pipeline operations. Project planning, teamwork and evaluation skills are keys to success in this role and safety is of utmost importance!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs moderately sophisticated technical assignments that ensure system integrity, compliance, facility equipment maintenance, and pipeline operations support
• Participates in project planning and collaborates with company partners to guarantee accurate and available data
• Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs routine and moderately sophisticated technical assignments that ensure system integrity, compliance, facility equipment maintenance and pipeline operations support

• Engages in project planning and collaborates with company partners to ensure accurate and available data

• Develops an understanding of the industry and operating requirements

• Adheres to all Company policies and safety procedures

• Other duties as assigned

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

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

Must be willing to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
• 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:

• Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

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• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
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• 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

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