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# Technical Specialist II-Sr - Automation

- **Company:** The Williams Companies, Inc.
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Firmware, PC Tools, HMI Screens
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://williams.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/VA-Charlottesville/Technical-Specialist-II-Sr---Automation_R112993

## 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

Technical Specialist III

 * 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

Technical Specialist II

 * Required: High school diploma/GED and equivalent experience or Associates degree in technical field and a minimum two (2) years' experience in oil & gas industry
 * Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical field or engineering and a minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in field operations or other technical specialty

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
 * Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

## Description

As Technical Specialist Sr - Automation, you will use innovation and judgement to resolve sophisticated problems, working closely with multiple company partners to ensure accurate and available data. You may coordinate the work of team members, so leadership, presentation and training skills are vital. Project planning and the ability to collaborate are keys to success in this role and safety is of utmost importance! In addition, you will develop and implement condition-based maintenance programs, enhance the reliability of automation systems, and assist with equipment outages and maintenance. Your responsibilities include reviewing management of change plans, supporting project design and automation systems, developing and delivering training programs, coordinating firmware and software testing, creating implementation plans, and performing due diligence., * Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and maintain facility equipment

 * Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment
 * Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others
 * Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners
 * Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements
 * Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements
 * Develop and modify PLC programs to support small automation projects and operational changes
 * Configure, build, and maintain HMI screens for station and unit systems
 * Support Operations by troubleshooting control programs, electrical and pneumatic systems, field instrumentation, and communications
 * Apply software patches and firmware updates in accordance with company standards
 * Perform program backups and archiving per Williams standards
 * Train and support technicians on controls and automation systems
 * Demonstrate hands-on experience with a broad range of field instruments
 * Other duties as assigned