About this role
Overview
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $48-55.00/hour
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays
Responsibilities
- Leads artificial lift efforts in the field including overseeing installations, surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization focused on maximizing asset value throughout the well life cycle (includes equipment pulls and RCFAs)
- Engaged daily with production operations in the field and with technical teams in the office
- Perform fluid level shots on various forms of artificial lift
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all forms of artificial lift
- Monitor production of all wells to help identify when issues arise
- Check current rod design on failed rod pump wells and adjust as needed before repair
- Schedule repair and maintenance jobs on all wells such as load & tests, polish rod changes, or pump flushes
- Enter any subsurface jobs into Wellview database for documentation of the job
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of all types of artificial lift
- Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
- Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and use the following applications: Rodstar, TAM, Wellview & all Microsoft Office applications
- Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC) preferred
- Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
- Support and motivate vendors to achieve operational objectives
- Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
- Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be physically able to lift >50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent
The Bergaila Way:
The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.
Client Overview:
Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.
Other facts
About The Bergaila Companies
Since 1987, The Bergaila Companies have been matching talented people with great jobs in oil, gas, and energy. But we're not just another recruiting firm sending out resumes and hoping something sticks.
Our recruiters have worked in energy for decades — over a century of combined experience, actually. That means when a client needs someone who knows their way around upstream operations or renewable infrastructure, we know exactly who to call. We've built relationships with the best companies and candidates in the business, whether they're looking for contract work or permanent positions.
We take the time to get it right. When we place someone, we make sure they'll fit both the technical requirements and the company culture. It's why energy companies keep coming back to us, and why the best candidates trust us with their careers.
But our work doesn't stop at making the match. We handle all the details that turn a job into a successful career. Need specialized training for your role? We'll make sure you get it. Company vehicle for field work? We've got that arranged. From managing payroll to streamlining onboarding, we handle the logistics so our clients and employees can focus on what they do best.
For our contract employees, this means they're set up for success from day one. No scrambling for safety gear or transportation, no wondering about the next paycheck. Each person gets the individualized training they need, along with all the proper PPE for their specific role. For our clients, it means less administrative hassle and more time focused on their core business.
We like to say we put the unity in opportunity, and we mean it. This isn't about making quick placements — it's about bringing the right people together and supporting them every step of the way. That's what we've been doing for over 35 years, and we're pretty good at it.
What you'll do
- Leads artificial lift efforts in the field, overseeing installations, surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization to maximize asset value throughout the well life cycle. Engages daily with production operations and technical teams to monitor production and resolve issues.
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