Job Titles & Descriptions

Individuals with the job title and job description listed herein are considered a transmission function employee if they also actively and personally engage on a day-to-day basis in transmission functions.

The Regulatory Analyst job titles apply to Northwest Pipeline only.  The Regulatory Analyst positions at Northwest Pipeline performs scheduling activities.

07/26/2022 11:30
Job Title	Job Description
Business Development Lead	Manages large, complex projects and transactions with little or no supervision. Capable of interacting with customers at all levels within their organization and has an extensive range of knowledge regarding the natural gas (and/or oil) business. Is an expert at negotiations on a variety of different types of agreements. Serves as an expert within Business Development regarding deal structure, contract terms, financial issues, and other aspects of project development. Assists the officer team in making project assignments / managing work within the group, providing guidance regarding complex Business Development issues.
Business Development Rep Sr	Manages large and small projects and transactions with some supervision. Capable of interacting with customers at all levels within their organization and has a wide range of knowledge regarding the natural gas business. Can negotiate transactions with supervision. Has a working understanding of deal structure, contract terms, financial issues, and other aspects of project development.
Business Intern	This position is an internship for college students majoring in a business discipline (business administration, marketing, economics, finance, accounting). The person may work in a variety of roles throughout the organization.
Commercial Development Rep III	Assists in negotiating new or modifying existing contracts and/or other related agreements for the sale of oil and gas products. Usually has some discretion (within guidelines received from Manager) regarding acceptable contract provisions. Assists Senior/Leads in major contract and agreement research and negotiations. Develops new contacts and monitors prices of other sales.
Commercial Development Rep Sr	Monitors and evaluates the success of the company's natural gas marketing and transportation programs and segmentation strategies through analysis of customer and sales data. Reports on patterns and trends. Negotiates and executes the purchase of primary processing rights with producers with minimal supervision. Negotiates and executes processing fees and marketable volumes with plant operators based on monthly plant economics to ensure profitability. Handles more complex projects with limited supervision. May act as lead in training and assisting lower-level marketing representatives.
Commercial Optimization Lead	Optimize Williams revenue streams within the geographic footprint for our eastern interstate pipeline. Manage existing and potential JV partnerships across Williams, including coordination with stakeholders to support, develop and implement controls to enhance utilization of services to increase revenue.
Commercial Services Lead	Responsible for generating new and maximizing existing revenue opportunities within a specific geographical market area, establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with the buying influences by ensuring customers receive exceptional service using the “single-point-of-service” business model, negotiate and implement large complex commercial arrangements and changes to business practices and tariff provisions.
Commercial Services Rep II	Grow revenue opportunities within specific geographic area. Manage customer related activities for assigned accounts. Negotiates and implements commercial arrangements.
Commercial Services Rep III	Responsible for maximizing revenue opportunities within the geographical footprint of the assigned market area for Eastern Interstates, establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with the buying influences by ensuring customers receive exceptional service using the “single-point-of-service” business model, negotiate and implement commercial arrangements and changes to business practices and tariff provisions.
Commercial Services Rep Sr	Responsible for generating new and maximizing existing revenue opportunities within a specific geographical market area, establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with the buying influences by ensuring customers receive exceptional service using the “single-point-of-service” business model, negotiate and implement complex commercial arrangements and changes to business practices and tariff provisions.
Commercial Technology Lead	Design, develop, test, modify and ensure compliance of system and public electronic bulletin board in support of eastern interstate pipeline system.
Commercial Technology Rep Sr	Responsible for the design, development, regulatory compliance, testing and modifications for a proprietary system and public Electronic Bulletin Board (EBB) in support of our eastern interstate pipeline system.
Coordinator Maintenance	Works in a project manager capacity and is a member of the local leadership team. Coordinates all necessary resources, including parts, tools and employees for work related tasks associated with operations, maintenance, and construction projects within area of responsibility. Ensures activities are well planned, communicated, performed safely, and scheduled by competent and qualified personnel.
Dir Commercial Services	Develop and execute a market orientated and customer focused strategy aimed at maximizing revenue opportunities that aligns with Williams objectives. Establish, develop and maintain strong business relationships with potential customers whilst ensuring existing customers receive exceptional service using a “single point of service” business model. Compete with existing and new competitors to identify expansion, growth and new service opportunities.
Dir Operations	Directs, plans, and controls the continuous operation, maintenance, and improvement of a large pipeline division that includes compression and pipeline operations through geographical managers. Establishes and assures compliance with operation and maintenance policies, practices and procedures. Responsible for the planning, administration, and control of capital, operating, and other budgets for the entire system. Advises top management of current and anticipated operating conditions of pipeline system. Assists in maintaining good public relations with individual, civic, and commercial groups along the system. Responsible for training, safety, and occupational development of pipeline personnel.
Engineer I (Rotational)	Performs basic engineering work in operations support role or on projects or technical assignments of limited scope or portions of a larger effort. Is part of Williams rotational program.
Engineer II	Activities typically involve mid-sized projects or technical assignments supporting operations or significant portions of larger efforts and include technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new technology or applications.
Engineer III	Works independently on mid-sized projects or technical assignments supporting operations including technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new technology or applications. Takes a leadership position in forming small, specialized teams of operations or contract personnel to identify and solve technical and project management issues.
Engineer Sr	May direct work of other engineers and/or support staff. Activities typically involve assignments of a specialized function or engineering discipline and include technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities, or upgrading existing facilities, and research on new developments.
Joint Venture Consultant	This position has accountability for managing joint venture (JV) investments. This includes representation on management committees with a focus on enhancing performance / EVA. The position is responsible for shaping strategies for managing and growing these investments.
Market Intelligence Consultant	Lead expert in Williams' market intelligence and forecasts with a thorough understanding of Williams' business and multiple market factors that influence commodity pricing (supply and demand, seasonality, regulations, international trade, etc.). Uses aggregated information to develop Williams' commodity pricing point-of-view (POV) and present a variety of consultants' POV outlooks. Functions as the liaison with upper management on market intelligence, creation of our POV, and ongoing coordination and dissemination of price outlooks. Develops strong relationships with Williams' executives and is regarded as a thought leader within the company.
Measurement Business Analyst II	Ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organization's measurement systems, processes, operating procedures and work flows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. Applies business analytics to operations, accounting and volume management to improve measurement performance based on data and statistical methods.
Measurement Business Analyst III	Ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organization's measurement systems, processes, operating procedures and work flows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. Applies business analytics to operations, accounting and volume management to improve measurement performance based on data and statistical methods.
Mgr Commercial Development	Responsible for managing the negotiation and administration of gas sales contracts on an ongoing basis within federal regulations. Capable of handling complex negotiations. This position is responsible to seek new business/investment opportunities to generate profitable growth of existing company assets consistent with company strategy. Collects and analyzes market, industry, and competitive data. Maintains customer relationships.
Mgr Commercial Services	Lead a team of market oriented and customer focused professionals who will strive to maximize revenue opportunities that align with business objectives. Provide premier customer service and adapt services and practices to market changes in your assigned market area. The ability to have a strategic perspective, build stakeholder relationships and be receptive to new ideas are keys to success in the role.
Mgr Operations	Responsible for the operational discipline and the safety of everyone within the Manager's area of responsibility. Ensures all operations employees are adequately trained to identify hazards and safely carry out duties as required while delivering reliable business results.
Mgr Operations Sr	Responsible for the operational discipline and the safety of everyone within the Manager's area of responsibility. Ensures all operations employees are adequately trained to identify hazards and safely carry out duties as required while delivering reliable business results. Assigned area of operations is typically comprised of a broad area of responsibility and a wide diversity of assets.
Mgr Pipeline Control	Leads an integrated organization focused on leveraging/developing the best practices, resources and specialized talent in the Pipeline Control area across Williams.
Operations Technician III	Thoroughly understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated ability to produce results and to meet more complex goals. Progression Profile: - Completes work with a limited degree of supervision - Makes independent decisions and to coordinate activities of others - Proficient in Company required computer systems - Performs a wide spectrum of non-routine, moderate to high-complexity assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation and judgment - Consistently demonstrates solid leadership, demonstrates professional conduct and business ethics - Proactively acts upon and efficiently organizes any efforts needed to address safety and operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment and assets - Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and the needs of the Company - Leads compliance activities to include training, scheduling and reporting
Pipeline Controller Lead	Supervises the daily Gas Control operations, which ensure balanced conditions in control of pressure and flow of gas throughout the pipeline system. Leads the daily operations of the pipeline system to ensure that contractual obligations are met. Responsible for ensuring that physical deliveries, line pack and storage assets are utilized efficiently to meet customer demand. Participates in the development of construction outage schedule(s), storage targets and planned and unplanned maintenance to ensure system reliability. Supervises relations with internal and external customers. Supervises the maintenance and analysis of daily control data and reports.
Pipeline Controller Sr	Works closely with Lead Controllers/Supervisors to manage pipeline consistent with short and long term operating goals. Monitors and continuously evaluates system pressures and flows of gas/liquids from receipt points along the pipeline system to delivery points on a 24 hour-a-day, 365 day-a-year basis. Sets flow rates and pressure set points at pipeline interconnections and delivery points. Monitors computer systems and alarms to ensure safe and reliable operation of the entire pipeline system. Remotely starts and stops engines/pumps to maintain system volume and pressure. Executes decisions regarding product (gas/liquids) re-routing and appropriate notifications during emergency situations to minimize impact to customers and shippers. Responds to Local Distribution Company (LDC)/producer/interconnect operator requests for information and management of system outages.
Supv Measurement Analysis	Responsible for executing the measurement validation & data integrity process. Works collaboratively with groups across the organization to assure that the measurement validation & data integrity process is aligned efficiently and effectively.
Supv Operations	Leads a team that is responsible for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of assigned assets in a specified area of responsibility of the Operations Manager. Serves as a role model for safe operations, providing a visible leadership presence and holds team members equally accountable for safety and adherence to the risk management systems in place. Ensures all employees within their area are adequately trained and qualified to identify hazards and safely carry out duties as required.
Supv Pipeline Control	Leads an integrated organization focused on leveraging/developing the best practices, resources and specialized talent within a Pipeline Control Center at Williams. Responsible for daily management of pipeline systems and ensures effective operation of a control center by supervising controllers responsible for daily operations. Guides the daily operating plan, focusing on the safe and reliable operation of the system ensuring the longer term seasonal vision goals are aligned.
VP Commercial - Eastern Interstates	Oversees customer services and commercial activities, including pricing, marketing, sales, strategy development, nominations, scheduling, business development, and customer relations.
VP GM Eastern Interstates	Responsible for managing diverse work groups for Transco pipeline in Business Development, Rates & Regulatory, Customer Service Marketing Services, Operations and Engineering. Depth and Breadth of specialized knowledge comes from need to know history of Transco pipeline commercial operations, operation of the pipeline within regions and the need to understand complex rate case issues. Large distributed staff, asset base and operational budget. Organization is approximately 1100+ employees and work largely is very similar in nature across the regions.
VP Commercial Gulf of Mexico	Maintain commercial and new business development accountability for three franchises now combined into one Gulf of Mexico asset portfolio. Lead commercial development for both brownfield and greenfield opportunities within the Gulf of Mexico asset base which Includes Gulf West, Gulf East, Discovery, all of the deep water assets as well as various onshore processing assets within Texas, Louisiana and Alabama. Develop complex franchises and Joint Venture level strategies.
VP GM Gulf of Mexico	Maintain profit/loss accountability for three franchises now combined into one Gulf of Mexico asset portfolio. Lead the integration of operations and shared service functions supporting the Gulf of Mexico asset base which Includes Gulf West, Gulf East, Discovery, all of the deep water assets as well as various onshore processing assets within Texas, Louisiana and Alabama. Support and oversee the execution of complex franchises and Joint Venture level strategies.
VP GM Northwest Pipeline	Maintain franchise level profit/loss accountability. Lead the integration of direct and shared service functions supporting the Northwest Pipeline. Develop and oversee the execution of complex franchise level strategies.