About Williams Companies

Williams Companies is a leading energy infrastructure company safely delivering natural gas across North America. We're powering the digital age through innovative data center projects that provide reliable, clean energy to high-tech facilities. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment, Williams creates environments where all qualified applicants thrive regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Discover our Power Innovation initiatives transforming energy for the future.

Position Summary

The Technical Specialist (Controls) role at Williams in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is perfect for automation experts passionate about hands-on work with cutting-edge control systems. You'll maintain and optimize advanced controls for gas turbines, high-speed reciprocating engines, medium voltage generators, power distribution, and environmental systems. This mid-level position supports construction projects, troubleshooting, and data analysis, offering a clear path to leadership in energy management and industrial automation. If you excel in DCS, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, join our dynamic team driving operational excellence in oil & gas and power generation.

Key Responsibilities

As a controls-focused Technical Specialist, you'll dive into critical tasks including:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for seamless integration and reliable performance in high-horsepower installations.
• Troubleshooting, tuning, and optimizing control loops, instrumentation, and automation networks to boost system stability, efficiency, and safety.
• Supporting SCADA platforms and real-time data systems, enabling data-driven decisions for gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and power distribution.
• Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to enhance controls architecture, performance, and reliability across projects.
• Participating in commissioning, startup, and upgrades of control systems, applying automation best practices.
• Reviewing technical documentation, control schematics, and engineering designs focused on functionality.
• Leading automation projects and training initiatives to build team expertise in industrial controls.
• Maintaining records, reports, and compliance documentation for controls and automation systems.
• Performing other duties emphasizing controls excellence and continuous improvement in energy operations.

Required Qualifications

To succeed in this role, bring these essentials:

• Required: Associate degree or equivalent experience in instrumentation, electrical, or automation technology; minimum 6 years in oil & gas or industrial automation; valid State Driver’s License with clean record; strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networking; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field; 10+ years progressive experience in automation, controls, or instrumentation engineering.

Technical Skills That Make a Difference: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PC applications, Allen Bradley systems, and related tools. Experience with gas turbines, reciprocating engines, medium voltage generators, DCS, PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA, control loop tuning, and industrial protocols.

Work Environment & Schedule

This hands-on role involves extreme temperatures, loud/noisy environments, enclosed spaces, lifting up to 50 lbs (team lifts for heavier), standing/walking/climbing/bending/squatting for extended periods, working at heights with PPE, using hand tools/diagnostic equipment. Expect shift work, on-call rotations, nights/weekends/holidays, and occasional travel with overnights between Williams locations.

Why Join Us

At Williams, you're not just maintaining systems—you're powering innovation for data centers and the digital future. Enjoy a collaborative culture, growth opportunities as a controls leader, and the impact of reliable energy delivery. Our Eagle Mountain, Utah location offers a prime spot for technical specialists in energy jobs, with competitive pay estimated at $85,000-$120,000 annually based on experience. SEO keywords: Williams careers, technical specialist controls, industrial automation jobs Utah, DCS PLC jobs, oil & gas controls Eagle Mountain. Apply now to make energy happen with us!