The Williams Companies

Technical Specialist III or Sr (Measurement)

The Williams Companies$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
  • Minimum six (6) years in the oil & gas industry, ten (10) years preferred
  • Extensive experience with flow computers (e.g., AutoPilot Pro, FloBoss107)
  • Familiarity with measurement metering and gas quality equipment operations
  • Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, and DCS programming

Responsibilities

  • Analyze measurement facilities for deficiencies and suggest remedies
  • Complete measurement projects using expertise and judgment
  • Interpret technological aspects and coordinate with leadership on measurement systems
  • Provide training, mentoring, and guidance for measurement equipment
  • Conduct audits and reviews of fabricators and manufacturers
  • Support specialized troubleshooting of measurement issues
  • Commission new interconnects and conduct testing of measurement equipment

Benefits

  • Strong pay with an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work options and real flexibility in field positions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • Paid parental leave and fertility/adoption support
  • Employee stock purchase plan and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
As a Technical Specialist (Measurement), you will analyze our measurement facilities for deficiencies and suggest remedies, complete measurement projects of various scope and complexity using your skills, expertise and judgment, and work with others to keep our division measurement facilities working safely and reliably. You will be responsible for interpreting technological aspects of business and coordinating with leadership to assure operational success by review and audit of measurement systems, internal and external laboratories, and blending facilities; the ability to collaborate and plan projects are keys to success in this role. You will be regarded as the authority in liquids and gas measurement equipment and provide training, mentoring and guidance for enterprise training program content. You may participate in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications (Liquid/Gas Measurement Systems Engineering Standards) for the equipment. Responsibilities/Expectations: • Ability to build relationships and trust across your network • Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements • Provides measurement expertise to project execution teams during project planning, especially for specialized applications, non-standard designs, or system-level projects, including equipment specifications, design reviews, MOCs, PHAs, and commissioning support • Conducts fabricator, packager, and manufacturer audits and reviews • Provides support for specialized or sophisticated troubleshooting (Meter proving repeatability and reproducibility issues, Densitometer proving repeatability and reproducibility issues, Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) configuration and programming errors, Sampler and resulting composition errors, Analyzer and product quality errors, mechanical or instrumentation issues with provers, flow transmitter configuration errors, data communications etc.) • Commissions new interconnects from start to finish, provide training on all equipment installed with assigned measurement Operations technician. Ensure all equipment is tested and placed into service. P2P checks with & SCADA and Pipeline Control • Efficiently and effectively resolves issues related to measurement equipment malfunctions, volumetric imbalances, quality control and measurement analysis. • Performs internal inspection of meter tubes using electronic fiber scope, mechanical micrometers, and calipers • Other duties as assigned Other Requirements: • Experience in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI, Allen Bradley and SCADA solutions • Understanding of Multipath & Single Path Ultrasonic Meters, Gas Chromatography, & Sample systems. • Experience in the operations of natural gas measurement metering, regulation and gas quality equipment • Familiar with Distributed Control System (DCS) programming (Yokogawa) • Preferred: Proficiency with AGA Standards AGA 3 AGA 7, AGA 8, AGA 9 and API 21.1 • Preferred: Ability to solve pneumatic control system issues • Preferred: Understanding of AC & DC Electronics. Education/Years of Experience: • Required: Associates degree or equivalent experience and minimum of six (6) years' experience in oil & gas industry • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in field operations/construction or other technical specialty field • Preferred: Extensive experience working with one or more flow computers including but not limited to AutoPilot Pro, FloBoss107, ROC809, ROC827, FB2200, Flow-X, OMNI 6000E 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 • 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: • Willing to travel 50% to 75% within state • Available to work after hours as needed • May be required to work over Other Requirements: • Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills #LI-KR1 About Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking! Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States. Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city! If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles. Check out visithoustontexas 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. 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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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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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