Production Technician

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $28/hour
• Location: Midland, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: 10/4 Rotation
• Benefits:  Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of production equipment

• Troubleshoot problems, diagnose equipment failures, and make repairs as needed

• Work with other production staff to ensure that production is meeting quality and quantity goals

• Perform basic to intermediate level pumping skills which include, but not limited to, tank gauging, the proper operation of heater/treaters and 3 phase separators, and all attendant valve and oil seals and seal records

• Reading and recording all needed meter readings

• Visually inspecting Surface equipment daily for defects, leaks, neatness, and damage

• Observing, recording and inputting oil and gas production volumes daily

• Operating properties to ensure all regulatory, environmental and safety compliance issues and goals are met

• Seeking ways to reduce direct lease operating expenses by noting problems and/or recommending courses of actions to supervisor

• Check production units daily and responsible for creating and maintaining daily production reports

• Perform various other field related activities as required

• Communicate between regular and relief pumpers on rotations in written form

• Leading by example in areas such as EHS, maintenance and record keeping

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or a related field is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is required. 
• Previous experience in oil and gas industry required
• Must have gas lift experience.  Familiarity with beam, gas lift and esp wells
• Compressor experience a must
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with SCADA
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol screening
• Valid driver's license and clean record
• High school diploma or equivalent 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 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.