About this role
Overview
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $120.00/hour
- Location: Midland, TX
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations post-completion, inclusive of remedial workovers and plug and abandonment scope
- Liaise with Production Engineering to provide cost & scope for opportunity evaluation
- Develop procedures and provide design input to artificial lift systems
- Interface with Operations for rig scheduling, execution support, and troubleshooting
- Liaise with specialist contractors & suppliers for cost and equipment readiness
- Monitor daily progress of wellwork operations, track daily costs, and recommend cost-effective changes where necessary; travel to company designated sites when necessary
- Support wellwork spend forecasting and budget preparation
- Track, analyze, and continually improve wellwork execution efficiency; manage contractor performance; steward Wellview data quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science from accredited university in engineering required
- Minimum of 5 years O&G experience; 3+ yrs direct wellwork experience (Permian preferred)
- Must be self-motivated and capable of integrating within multi-discipline teams
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be willing to travel to well locations to oversee operations when necessary
- Proficient in MS Office suite (excel, word, powerpoint) and Wellview; Spotfire, PowerBI, or other analytics exposure preferred
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 Well Management Engineer will design, plan, and provide engineering execution support to wellwork operations, including remedial workovers and plug and abandonment. They will also monitor daily progress, track costs, and recommend cost-effective changes as necessary.
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