Engineer Sr or Tech Specialist Sr/Staff
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 an Engineer Sr., you will conduct technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements. Taking initiative and anticipating customer needs will make you a stand-out player. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are also vital in this role!
In this role, you will lead the design and integration of plant-wide control systems, including BOP, generator and turbine controls, Power Management Systems (PMS), and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You will develop and review control strategies, system logic, and network architectures; provide technical guidance to vendors and integrators; and support projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and operations. You will troubleshoot and optimize control system performance, lead design reviews and Management of Change (MOC) activities, ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable, integrated plant solutions.
You will bring expertise in PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and power system controls, along with experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting industrial control systems. Your background will include Allen-Bradley/FactoryTalk, AVEVA (Wonderware), SEL applications, industrial networking, OT/IT integration, and communications protocols such as OPC UA, DNP3, and IEC 61850. Experience with P&IDs, instrumentation, control system commissioning, and large capital projects in EPC environments will position you for success.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
May supervise the work of others
Demonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projects
Prepares and delivers presentations
Anticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions
Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services
Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
Champions processes, procedures and safety standards
Monitors and controls costs and resources associated with projects
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
Preferred: Project Management experience
Technical Specialist Staff
As Technical Specialist Staff, you’ll serve as a subject matter specialist in your field. This role is responsible for developing and implementing operational standards and technical specifications, so attention to detail and safety are top priorities. It’s also a leadership role, required to coordinate the work of team members and leads presentations to management!
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Performs tasks that safely ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations and maintain regulatory compliance and facility equipment
Serves as subject matter specialist and leader in a specific technical field
Develops and implements operational and/or technical standards and specifications
Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using existing precedents/procedures
Provides technical/operational mentorship
Accounts for the technical aspect of the project plan and collaborates with company partners
Drives development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements
Leads team projects of major scope or unusual complexity that has an impact on profitability
Adheres to Company policies and safety procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High school diploma/GED with equivalent experience or Associates degree and a minimum eight (8) years’ experience in oil & gas industry
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering and a minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty field
Other Requirements:
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and experience in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), HMI, Allen Bradley and SCADA solutions
Familiar with Distributed Control System (DCS) programming (Yokogawa)
Why Tulsa?
Because here, you don’t have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com 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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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.
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