Engineer Staff - Automation

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Energy
The Role
Provides enterprise-wide programming, troubleshooting, training, commissioning, and technical support for automated compression and process control systems. Leads automation projects, coordinates resources and costs, prepares presentations, resolves complex issues, supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes, maintains operational guidelines, and helps ensure compliance and training. The role requires deep expertise in PLC, DCS, HMI, AssetCentre, and related automation systems within the natural gas or petrochemical industry.
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At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.


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

Why Houston? 

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.


We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.


Here’s a look at what that means:


  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
  • 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.


For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.


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.

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 12 years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
  • Advanced knowledge of enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting, and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
  • Strong understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control, human-machine interface systems, and programming protocols
  • Bachelor's degree
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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
5,280 Employees
Year Founded: 1908

What We Do

Williams has been around for more than a century, but our work has never been more important. Our employees impact people’s lives every day, fueling the clean energy economy with large-scale energy infrastructure that connects natural gas supplies to markets with growing demand for cleaner fuel. We handle 30% of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat our homes, cook our food and generate our electricity. Williams works closely with customers to provide the necessary infrastructure to serve growing markets and safely deliver natural gas products to reliably fuel the clean energy economy. With interstate natural gas pipelines and gathering & processing operations throughout the country, we reliably deliver value to our employees, investors, customers and communities by running our business with authenticity and a safety-driven culture, leading our industry into the future. Our employees are our most valued resource and the driving force behind our reputation as a safe, reliable company that does the right thing, every time. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

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