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# Technical Specialist II, III, or Sr. - Automation

- **Company:** The Williams Companies, Inc.
- **Location:** Meridian, ID, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $78,100.0 - $123,766.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Human-Computer Interaction, PC Tools, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8E6535D40193418A823B420B9ACB625E/job/

## About the Role

* Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
 * Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Other Requirements:

 * Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
 * Sophisticated knowledge in enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
 * Solid understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control and human-machine interface systems and programming protocols for operations support

## Description

As Technical Specialist Sr., - Automation, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are vital in this role. Taking initiative, anticipating customer needs and crafting innovative solutions are keys to success!

We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences - if you don't meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

 * Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic area, or operational function
 * Applies specialized knowledge in the efficient and effective completion of major projects while coordinating and controlling costs and resources associated with projects
 * Prepares and delivers presentations
 * Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
 * Interprets and anticipates internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improves products, processes or services and identifies solutions
 * Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
 * Serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines and variance requests
 * Supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
 * Supports approved manufacturer list for enterprise
 * Other duties as assigned


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