Staff Turbines Engineer - Power, Project Execution

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At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Staff Turbines Engineer , you will apply your years of industry expertise and experience as you work independently on large-scale projects and anticipate business trends. You will collaborate with others to identify and develop innovative services or processes that address current and future customer needs and recommend improvements. You will lead enterprise-wide reliability solutions for centrifugal compressors, screw type compressors, and large gearboxes. You will analyze performance, develop models to improve reliability and lifecycle outcomes, and establish engineering and procurement standards. The role includes providing technical support for operational issues, managing multiple priorities, and resolving cross functional challenges. You will serve as the internal subject matter expert, mentoring and training teams to strengthen reliability practices, while applying industry standards such as API 617 to update company policies and guidance. You will own the full lifecycle support of the enterprise Centrifugal Compressor Program and represent the organization through participation in relevant industry groups and committees.  Additionally, you will prepare and deliver presentations to leaders and may supervise team members in their work!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Performs sophisticated technical tasks and leads teams in projects of major scope and complexity

Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new developments

Participates in the development and implementation of technical standards and specifications

Interprets technological aspects of business and coordinates with leaders to ensure success

Prepares and delivers presentations to a diverse audience of technical teams and executive leadership

Applies expertise, knowledge and experience from projects that positively impacts earnings

Collaborates with others to ensure compliance, builds improvement plans and provides training

Analyzes equipment performance and provides recommendations to improve reliability

Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an ABET accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum fifteen (15) years of progressive engineering experience in the power generation, oil and gas, or petrochemical industry

Other Requirements:

Specialist in rotating equipment, specifically reciprocating turbines

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

Preferred: PE Certification

Preferred: Project Management experience

Preferred: Experience with CMMS (Maximo), SQL, Power BI, Python, and PI Vision 

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Here’s a look at what that means:

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

HSA and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Domestic partner benefits

Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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

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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.

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Skill Requirements: