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.
Power Your Future. Shape the Energy World. At Williams, solving global energy challenges starts with YOU. As an Operations Intern, you'll bring innovation, passion, influence, and grit, and we'll match that with opportunities that ignite your potential. Guided by our values of Collaborative, Courageous, Competitive, and Creative, you'll join a team that's redefining what's possible in clean energy.
Our year-long Operations Internship Program isn't just a job. It's your launchpad. While you continue your technical program, you'll gain hands-on experience, apply what you're learning in the classroom directly in the field, and learn the ropes of the natural gas industry while making a real impact. From day one, you'll work with experienced leaders, take on meaningful projects, and build a network that will help you land your first role after graduation.
This is your chance to:
Shape an industry and influence how energy powers millions of lives.
Learn unique skills through immersive, year-round training and development.
Grow fast with challenges that push you to think big and act boldly.
Build a pathway toward a potential full-time career with Williams, based on business needs and individual performance.
Your work will matter. Your ideas will count. With our values as your guide, you'll discover what it means to thrive in a career that's as dynamic as you are. Ready to bring your energy? Let's create the future together.
Note: This role will be located at one of our Ohio River Supply Hub (ORSH) facilities in the West Virginia and Ohio area, based on business need and the selected candidate's skill set.
Our Operations Internship offers:
Meaningful work throughout the year
Technical mentoring
Real-time feedback
A schedule built to work alongside your classes
Networking across the enterprise
Collaborative and inclusive culture
Day in the Life of an Operations Intern:
This is an outstanding development opportunity that gives the successful candidate a number of unique experiences while in the role. Responsibilities may vary based on location, business needs, and the intern's education and skills. Projects may include:
Training in electrical, instrumentation, and controls and providing I&E support
Participating in flow path training
Performing transmitter calibrations
Completing line locations, pigging, valve maintenance, daily rounds, and readings within the gathering system
Building mechanical knowledge through mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance, compliance activities, and general cleaning of facilities and assets
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Assists with a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support operations, while collaborating with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
Acquires knowledge of and follows requirements for the safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, and protection of the community, personnel, environment, and assets
Completes assigned reports and logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and preventative maintenance on equipment
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High School Diploma/GED
Current enrollment in and completion of one semester of a technical associate or certificate program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Must be a West Virginia resident
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 Protective Equipment)
Use hand tools
Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid state driver's license and clean driving record
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the top priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills
Strong problem solving, analytical, creative thinking, and verbal/written communication skills
Prior leadership experience in a work, project, and/or campus environment
Compensation:
Compensation is a nonnegotiable rate of $29.95/hour.
A housing stipend will be provided; additional relocation will also be given for those moving more than 50 miles from their home and school address
We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.
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.
For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.
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:
Skill Requirements:
Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology
