About this role
Overview
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $42/hour
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401K, PTO and Holidays
Responsibilities
Staking/flagging pipelines Locating pipelines Monitoring Excavations during third party encroachments
Responding and acting on Aerial Patrol reports
Verifying and/or replacing pipeline marker signs Escorting and ensuring safety with contractors for misc., work, weed spraying, etc
Assisting NGL Technicians with filter change outs, pump maintenance, valve repairs, etc
Performing DOT required valve inspections
Assisting in pigging operations
Completing the necessary DOT 195 reports and documentation for line crossings, aerial patrols, exposed pipe inspections, and valve inspections, etc
Issuing Hot Work Permits and excavation permits
Qualifications
Ability to use and analyze XMAP information and data
Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills
Must be willing to work overtime and handle call-outs
Candidate to live or relocate to within 60 miles of reporting location
Candidate will be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements
High School diploma or GED required
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
- The Line Locator will be responsible for staking and flagging pipelines, monitoring excavations, and responding to aerial patrol reports. Additional duties include verifying pipeline markers, assisting technicians, and completing necessary documentation.
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