About this role
Overview
"We put the unity in opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $42/hour, DOE
- Location: Midkiff, TX
- Work Schedule: 5/2 - 7:30AM - 4:30PM - no on-call/No OT
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays, Company vehicle
Responsibilities
- Responsible to implement on daily work objectives, housekeeping, safety, health, environmental and security
- Active participation on daily toolbox meetings and regular, reported safety meetings
- Identify and implement corrective and optimization actions by the continuous surveillance of wells and equipment to ensure reliable, efficient and safe operational conditions
- Function as Equipment Care Technician, and routinely use Maintenance skills in performing simple maintenance activities
- Report when the alarm, emergency or emergency shutdown system is out of service
- Provide detailed, clear and accurate information when changing shift, to guarantee that unit conditions are updated and ensure operations continuity
- Coordinate, control and monitor maintenance jobs according with the corrective, predictive and preventive planning
- Report continuously in the log book all relevant operational events and abnormal situations or deviation occurred in the work area, equipment or personnel
- Take samples of products for laboratory analysis and execute field laboratory tests
- Active participation on emergency response activities
- Report incidents internally and escalate awareness as per the Incident Reporting Guidelines
- Ensure that Operations Shift Supervisor is informed and consulted about operations activities
- Ensure good communication across the work team so that issues / actions can be adequately addressed
- Provide the basic facts concerning well producing problems, current production rates, and current condition of the well
- Ensure that the well problem diagnostics are thorough and complete before requesting Well Work intervention operations
- Ensure that the wellhead and well surface equipment are maintained and are in good working order prior to Wellwork operations taking over responsibility for the well for intervention operations
- Provide assistance and support to the ongoing Wellwork operations as needed
Qualifications
- Completed secondary education and worked previously as a Field Technician (2-3 years experience preferred)
- Permitting experience a plus
- Strong communications (oral & written)
- High standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
- Strong knowledge of pipeline operations
- Strong knowledge of safety and operations management tools and processes
- Broad knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Procedures
- Strong knowledge of Project Philosophy and Design Specifications
- Knowledgeable of relevant regulations
- Knowledgeable of relevant commercial agreements
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 privately held Oil & Gas company with more than 650 active wellbores across multiple U.S. states. Ethical leaderships and a commitment to honest business has resulted in our Client becoming a trusted partner within the 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 Pipeline Operator is responsible for implementing daily work objectives, ensuring safety and operational efficiency, and participating in emergency response activities. They will also monitor equipment, report incidents, and maintain communication with the Operations Shift Supervisor.
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