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 Pipeline Controller Associate, you’ll be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the entire pipeline system. You will work with a team that embraces challenges while putting safety first. You will grow in your ability to troubleshoot and seek out problems in order to minimize impact to customers. Excellent organization and interpersonal skills are keys to success!
Responsibilities/Expectations:- Continuously evaluates system pressures and flows of gas and liquids from receipt points along the pipeline system to delivery points
- Sets flow rates and pressure set points at pipeline interconnections and delivery points
- Oversees computer systems and alarms
- Starts and stops engines and pumps remotely to maintain system volume and pressure
- Carries out decisions regarding product rerouting and appropriate notification during emergency situations
- Receives, screens and routes calls from customers and others
- Other duties as assigned
- Required: High school diploma/GED and a minimum of one (1) year experience in relevant industry or control room environment
- Preferred: Associate's Degree or two-year technical degree and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in pipeline operations, gas scheduling, relevant industry or control room environment; Department of Transportation Operation Qualification
- 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
- Able to work in a 24/7 environment with 12 hour rotating shift schedules (Modified DuPont)
- Able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, occasional PTO coverage, and holidays as needed
- Must demonstrate organization/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Needs basic knowledge of MS Office applications
- Preferred: Energy experience in plant, refinery or control room operations
- Preferred: Previous gas scheduling experience
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
- Minimum 1 year experience in relevant industry or control room environment
- Associate's degree or two-year technical degree
- Minimum 2 years experience in pipeline operations, gas scheduling, or control room environment
- Department of Transportation Operation Qualification
- Able to work in a 24/7 environment with 12-hour rotating shift schedules (Modified DuPont)
- Willingness to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Basic knowledge of MS Office applications
- Physical ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and team lift over 50 lbs; stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop for long periods; work at elevated levels with PPE; use hand tools
- Energy experience in plant, refinery, or control room operations
- Previous gas scheduling experience
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.
