Power & Automation Engineer

Company:  Williams Companies Inc
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

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.Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.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!Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.A Day in the Life:As an engineer supporting our Power & Automation team, some of the work you will be doing includes:Developing and completing equipment condition-based maintenance programsRepairing and improving operational reliability of electrical infrastructure and voltage systemsSupporting electrical equipment outage and maintenanceSupporting operation and maintenance of Hp Primary drivers and associated infrastructureMaintaining electrical drawingsPerforming electrical reviews of management of change plans and work plansSupporting project design review and factory acceptance testing support for electrical systemsCoordinating and reviewing arc flash studies and implementing improvementsDeveloping training programs and training electrical technicians on electrical fundamentalsResponsibilities/Expectations:Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgmentMay supervise the work of othersDemonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projectsPrepares and delivers presentationsAnticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutionsInterprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or servicesCollaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needsChampions processes, procedures and safety standardsMonitors and controls costs and resources associated with projectsOther duties as assignedEducation/Years of Experience:Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industryPreferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE CertificationOther Requirements:Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skillsProficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject areaPreferred: Project Management experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Preferred: Proficient in National Electric Code and industry standard methodologiesShift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:Must be willing to travel 25% to 50%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!Why Choose Williams?We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire . With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!Competitive compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysWellness Program with annual rewardsEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partner benefitsEducational reimbursementNon-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteerEmployee resource groupsEmployee assistance programsTechnology to make our work more productive and collaborativeRegular employee engagement surveys and feedback processesWilliams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.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 .Education Requirements:Skill Requirements:Competency Requirements:Action oriented (3 - Meets Expectations), Collaborates (3 - Meets Expectations), Communicates effectively (3 - Meets Expectations), Customer focus (3 - Meets Expectations), Drives results (3 - Meets Expectations), Ensures accountability (3 - Meets Expectations), Instills trust (3 - Meets Expectations)Why Williams?Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:Competitive compensation and inclusive benefitsGrowth and development opportunitiesAn inclusive culture where you can be yourselfOpportunities to get involved in the community where you work and liveFlexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedulesWe’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. 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