About this role
Overview
"We put the unity in opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $51.00/hour, DOE
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays, Company Vehicle
Responsibilities
- Install, calibrate, program, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and control equipment
- Provide on-site support for automation systems, RTUs, field instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, vibration)
- Ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards for process control
- Utilize CMMS (SAP) for maintenance tracking
- Maintain and repair POC systems including Lufkin 1.0, 2.0, and Weatherford
- Follow proper PLC programming standards and Management of Change (MOC) procedures
- Recommend and implement improvements for instrumentation/control systems
Qualifications
- 2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree (GPA 2.5+) OR Equivalent technical experience and strong safety record, or GED
- 5+ years in oil field automation
- 1+ year in upstream oil and gas automation
- Intermediate experience with RTUs, analog/discrete instrumentation, and communication protocols (serial, Ethernet)
- Basic ability to maintain and troubleshoot POC systems (Lufkin/Weatherford)
- Understanding of AC/DC circuits
- Familiarity with API, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ISA standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Windows OS
- Qualified to work on electrical systems up to 480V (training & PPE provided)
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and from aerial manlifts
- Willing to work 12-hour shifts including weekends, holidays, and be part of an on-call rotation
- Experience with Rosemount systems
- Ability to read P&IDs, wiring diagrams, Cause & Effects, and control narratives
- Troubleshooting of networks (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, RF comms, fiber optics, switches)
- Strong knowledge of Function Block, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text programming
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 POC Automation Specialist will install, calibrate, program, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and control equipment. They will also provide on-site support for automation systems and ensure compliance with corporate and industry standards.
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