About this role
Overview
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $45.00/hour
- Location: Kermit, TX
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Work Schedule: 14/14 Rotation
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays
Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing corrective & preventative maintenance on I&E systems as analytical equipment, control elements, SCADA systems, advanced hardware (computers, telemetry & etc.), logic networks and other related equipment associated typically in the processing, fractionation, storage and transportation of natural gas liquids
- Attend safety meetings and work safely
- Diagnose routine and non-routine equipment malfunction by observing operation, listening, and using diagnostic equipment to locate causes of trouble
- Install and maintain process control and data gathering systems
- Install, maintain, and program GE plc, Allen Bradley plc, and Wonder ware HMI systems
- Read and prepare piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&I.D.)
- Recognize danger signals from equipment indicating a need for emergency procedures, which include the shutdown of equipment
- Review and organize material inventory by examining stock to verify conformance to specification; count and sort incoming articles, compile reports on inventory and recommend to supervision ordering of replacement and additions
- Train co-workers in safe and proper job procedures
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, tune, configure and install electronic I/P converters, positioners, transmitters etc
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install compressor panel boards
- Knowledge of PSM and mechanical drawings, maintenance records, maintenance procedures, equipment drawings, and maintenance manuals
- Participate in PHA and PSSR events
- Knowledge of all safety aspects of electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, including compliance with OSHA 1910
- Regular and reliable attendance is required
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design
- Advanced experience with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and POCs (Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC, Coriolis, etc.)
- Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, loop commissioning, and facility startup
- Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation
- Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance
- Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks
- Proficient with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Must maintain required safety certifications and training
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
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 a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.
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
- The Automation Specialist II is responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance on I&E systems and related equipment in natural gas liquids processing. This includes diagnosing equipment malfunctions, installing and maintaining control systems, and ensuring safety compliance.
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