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# Technical Specialist/Controls I-III

- **Company:** The Williams Companies, Inc.
- **Location:** Proctor, WV, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PC Tools, Wonderware, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us822954e62949be7272c906a9b0356776/eaa

## About the Role

Education/Years of Experience:

 * Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in engineering or a technical field and a minimum of four (4) years' experience in oil & gas industry
 * Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

Preferred: Associate's degree and five (5) years of experience with industrial controls, including programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware, and DeltaV systems
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 and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
 * 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, * Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
 * Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

## Description

As a Technical Specialist I, II, or III, you will ensure system integrity while maintaining compliance, the safety of facility equipment and overall pipeline operations. Project planning, teamwork and evaluation skills are keys to success in this role and safety is of utmost importance!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:

 * Performs moderately sophisticated technical assignments that ensure system integrity, compliance, facility equipment maintenance, and pipeline operations support
 * Participates in project planning and collaborates with company partners to guarantee accurate and available data
 * Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements
 * Adheres to all policies and procedures
 * Program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Wonderware, and DeltaV platforms, to support safe and reliable operations
 * Other duties as assigned


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