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.
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—Collaborative, Courageous, Competitive, and Creative—you’ll join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in clean energy.
Our 10–12 week Operations Internship Program isn’t just a job—it’s your launchpad. You’ll gain hands-on experience, sharpen technical skills, and learn the ropes of the natural gas industry while making a real impact. From day one, you’ll collaborate with seasoned leaders, tackle meaningful projects, and build a network that will propel you into your first post-graduation role.
This is your chance to:
Shape an industry and influence how energy powers millions of lives.
Learn unique skills through immersive training and development.
Grow fast with challenges that push you to think big and act boldly.
Your work will matter. Your ideas will count. And 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.
Our Operations Internships offer:
Meaningful work
Technical mentoring
Real-time feedback
Networking across the enterprise
Collaborative and inclusive culture
Day in the Life of an Operations Intern:
This is an outstanding development opportunity that will provide the successful candidate with a number of unique opportunities while in the role! Responsibilities may vary based upon location, business needs, and the intern's education and skills. Projects may include:
Trains in electrical, instrumentation and controls; provides I/E support
Participates in flow path training
Performs transmitter calibrations
Completes line locations, pigging, valve maintenance, daily rounds and readings within the gathering system
Builds mechanical knowledge while conducting tasks associated with mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance, compliance activities, and general cleaning of facilities/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 safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of 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 the Construction and Manufacturing program at Manatee Technical College; Architecture and Construction, Energy program, Manufacturing program at Fort Myers Technical College, or an equivalent accredited technical institution
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 the need arises
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
Other Requirements:
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
This position is not eligible for sponsorship
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Possesses strong problem solving, analytical, creative thinking, and verbal/written communication skills
Prior leadership experience within a work, project and/or campus environment
Compensation:
Compensation is a nonnegotiable rate of 28.19/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
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.
Education Requirements:
Skill Requirements:
Career and Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technology
Competency Requirements:
