The Williams Companies

Encroachment Specialist II/III/Sr

The Williams Companies • $95K — $115K *
Princeton, NJ 08540In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Strong understanding of land rights and encroachment solutions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant PC applications
  • Ability to read and interpret legal agreements and construction drawings
  • Established relationships in operations and field settings

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies about encroachment requirements
  • Guide operations in documenting pipeline crossings to regulatory standards
  • Support internal review processes for encroachment projects within departments
  • Collect, organize, and track data related to encroachments
  • Conduct training sessions on encroachment management best practices
  • Lead monthly meetings to discuss pending encroachment projects
  • Develop key performance metrics for encroachment management processes

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work options for office roles
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contributions
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Advanced AI tools for enhanced work efficiency
  • Clear pathways for career growth and internal promotions
  • Employee resource groups and wellness support
  • Employee stock purchase plan and domestic partner benefits
Full Job Description
As Encroachment Specialist Sr, you'll take lead and apply your advanced expertise in land rights and encroachment solutions to safeguard and propel our infrastructure projects. With a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and a consistent track record of successful partner engagement, you'll be responsible for developing innovative risk mitigation strategies and securing critical project clearances. You will mentor and guide our team, enhancing collaboration across subject areas. This position requires the ability to lead complex negotiations and build lasting partnerships, ensuring projects progress smoothly, efficiently and align with our strategic objectives.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Communicates with contractors, landowners, and governmental agencies proactively to articulate and review encroachment requirements as they pertain to proposed crossings and developments
  • Offers guidance to operations in the accurate documentation of pipeline crossings and encroachments, ensuring all records are up-to-date and align with regulatory standards
  • Plays a pivotal role in supporting the internal review process for encroachment projects among key departments to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to handling encroachments
  • Handles, collects, organizes, and tracks all relevant data related to proposed encroachments, serving as the central point for providing comprehensive updates to internal customers
  • Conducts training sessions to educate and advise on standard methodologies, processes and procedures related to encroachment management for assigned area of responsibility
  • Initiates and leads monthly huddle meetings with internal partners to review and discuss pending encroachment projects
  • Develops and maintains key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of encroachment management processes
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:
  • Required: High school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration, Real Estate, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related subject area

Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
  • Knowledge and ability to read and interpret legal agreements, deeds and easements; Ability to read construction drawings and prepare contracts related to land use, encroachments, and right-of-way agreements
  • Preferred: Experience in drafting legal agreements
  • Preferred: Experience dealing with encroachment issues in the field
  • Preferred: Familiarity with construction and safety guidelines of third parties to ensure compliance and safe practices during encroachment management
  • Preferred: Understanding of 811 "Call Before You Dig" system and its application in preventing damage to underground utilities
  • Preferred: Established relationships in operations and field settings
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  • 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


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About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Learn more about The Williams Companies
Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
NASDAQ
WMB
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