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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 an UpStream Drilling Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our most critical projects, providing strategic direction and technical leadership. Your deep expertise and innovative approach will be instrumental in shaping our operations and driving our success. You'll oversee the work of other drilling engineers, mentor junior engineers, and ensure alignment with project goals and standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead high-impact projects and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

+ Provides strategic direction and leadership for high-impact drilling projects, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness to ensure project success

+ Oversees risk assessments and ensures mitigation strategies are put in place to ensure smooth operations

+ Ensures strict adherence to company processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain high standards of performance

+ Champions safety and drives compliance with all regulatory and environmental standards to protect personnel and the environment

+ Leads the analysis and interpretation of data on drilling activities and performance, providing strategic insights to stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and optimize project outcomes

+ Leads and guides the team in facilitating effective collaboration with geologists, reservoir engineers, and operations teams to develop and implement advanced drilling plans that optimize resource extraction

+ Oversees the work of other drilling engineers, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with project goals and standards

+ Mentors and develops junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

+ Drives continuous improvement by leading advanced training programs and providing expert technical support to drilling teams to enhance skills and knowledge

+ Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

Engineer I:

+ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Engineer II:

+ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum two (2) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

Engineer III:

+ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum five (5) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

+ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Engineer Sr:

+ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of progressive engineering experience in the energy industry

+ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification

Engineer Staff:

+ Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an 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 energy industry

+ Preferred: Master’s degree

Other Requirements:

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

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

+ Knowledge of advanced drilling techniques and technologies

+ Proven track record of working with drilling operations from inception to completion

+ Expertise in root cause analysis and continuous improvement

+ Preferred: PE Certification

+ Preferred: Project Management experience

About Tulsa:

Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.

Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on CNN Travel's best destinations to visit in 2022! (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2022/index.html)

Tulsa is not only a great place to live, but it's affordable. According to the 2019 Economic Report from Tulsa's Future, the cost of living is 8 percent below the U.S. average. There is no place like T-Town. Check out visittulsa.com to learn more!

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

+ Wellness Program with annual rewards

+ 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 https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .

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Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

+ Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

+ Growth and development opportunities

+ An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

+ Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!