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Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As a Telecommunications Specialist IV, you will use your experience and expertise to support the daily operational control of our sophisticated voice and data telecommunications LAN/WAN system. As always, safety is the highest priority!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

• Provides technical expertise and services to support the operation of a large, sophisticated communications network

• Maintains field telecom/network equipment (radios, VSAT, fiber, routers, switches, term servers, alarm remotes, cell modems, DC power systems, security cameras/systems, etc.) independently, with assistance from other internal or external support teams as the need arises

• Provides reliable and efficient telecommunications and network services to the offices and field sites located across WY

• Communicates on a regular basis with Telecom and Network Engineering team regarding network projects, upgrades, and outages

• Collaborates with Operations, SCADA, Pipeline Control, Measurement, and other support groups and outside vendors or contractors

• Installs, tests, and maintains all telecom and network equipment located within assigned area of responsibility; Occasionally works outside assigned area to assist other techs, help with projects, and to provide support as needed

• Maintains and repairs all company owned and leased communications facilities including towers, buildings, and all associated equipment. Tower climbing is performed by contractors, but the responsible Williams tech will ensure safe work practices are followed and quality results are achieved

• Required: High School Diploma/GED, technical/trade school certification or military electronics training and minimum eight (8) years' experience in telecommunications, operations or maintenance

• Preferred: Associate's or two-year technical school degree in electronics or military electronics training and valid FCC license, telecommunications certificate or license

• Currently reside or are willing to relocate within 30 miles of assigned location.

• Ability and willingness to take initiative, work independently and quickly resolve issues

• Thrives in a team environment and can build partnerships with others

• Must possess a valid Driver's License and good driving record

• Should have the capacity to develop work schedules, possess excellent social skills and work with little or no supervision

• Knowledge of communications services (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Fiber Optics, T1, Wireless, etc.)

• Preferred: FCC General Radiotelephone Operator license

• Preferred: Working knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, and access point

• Preferred: Network certifications

• Preferred: Experience in Pipeline Operations, Utilities, or similar industry

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 be experienced in trailering equipment such as SnoCats, portable generator sets and/or other type of small machines

• Must be available for 24-hour call-out and to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises

• Must be willing to travel daily using company provided vehicle; Overnight travel will occasionally be necessary

Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

• Competitive compensation

• Annual incentive program

• Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles

• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Robust employee learning and development

• High internal mobility (we promote from within)

• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

• Domestic partner benefits

• Educational reimbursement

• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

• Employee resource groups

• Employee assistance programs

• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

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