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# Technical Specialist (Controls)

- **Company:** The Williams Companies, Inc.
- **Location:** Bowling Green, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Decision Support Systems, Distributed Systems, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, Modbus, Control Structures, Control Logix PLC, Real Time Data
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466447225&tx=FJ2522FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Associate degree or equivalent experience in instrumentation, electrical, or automation technology
 * Minimum 6 years of experience in oil & gas or industrial automation
 * Valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
 * Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking
 * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
 * Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Preferred

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field
 * 10+ years of progressive experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation engineering

Work Environment & Schedule

 * Work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and enclosed spaces
 * Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
 * Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods
 * Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE
 * Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment
 * Available for shift work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays
 * Occasional travel between Williams locations with overnight stays

Technical Skills That Make a Difference

 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC applications
 * Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms
 * Familiarity with control system architecture, instrumentation calibration, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
 * Knowledge of condition monitoring systems and automation diagnostics

## Description

As a controls-focused Technical Specialist, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and optimizing advanced control systems for Williams' largest horsepower and power distribution installations. Your hands-on experience will center around:

 * Gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines, emphasizing automated control and monitoring
 * Medium voltage generators and power distribution systems, with a focus on electrical controls and protection schemes
 * Environmental controls and sophisticated distributed control systems (DCS) that ensure safe and efficient operations

You'll play a critical role in supporting construction projects, troubleshooting complex control equipment, and analyzing data to resolve technical challenges. This position provides a pathway to grow as a controls leader among your peers, driving innovation in energy management and automation.

What You'll Do

In this controls-focused role, your tasks will include:

 * Installing, configuring, and maintaining Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance
 * Troubleshooting, tuning, and optimizing control loops, instrumentation, and automation networks to enhance system stability and efficiency
 * Supporting the integration and operation of SCADA platforms and real-time data systems, leveraging advanced controls for data-driven decision making
 * Collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams to elevate system controls, performance, and reliability
 * Participating in commissioning, startup, and upgrades of control systems, applying best practices in automation and controls engineering
 * Reviewing technical documentation, control schematics, and engineering designs with a focus on controls architecture and functionality
 * Leading or supporting automation and controls-related projects, as well as training initiatives to develop team expertise
 * Maintaining accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation related to controls and automation systems
 * Performing other duties as assigned, with an emphasis on controls excellence and continuous improvement