Field Automation Engineer

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $60-64/hour
• Location: Kermit, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months
• Work Schedule: 7/7 Rotation, 10-12 hours per day
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance , 401(k), PTO and holidays

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design support, equipment specification support, installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automation equipment in order to improve production facilities and oilfield system operations/uptime focusing on efficiencies to reduce operating costs
• Developing engineering SOWs for our I&E contractors
• Reviewing engineering deliverables from I&E contractors for completeness and conformity with our standards/best practices
• Support field construction management and inspection in overseeing I&E construction contractors installation and programing
• Participation in technical reviews and also provide technical support to other company departments
• Support developing corporate standards surrounding control system design, including but not limited to hardware, panel design, software and HMI layout

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 1-3 years oilfield experience with a responsible attitude for personal safety and the safety of co-workers, contractors, and the general public
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Available to work weekends and an afterhours call out rotation
• Work in all types of weather conditions
• Able to travel with overnight stays
• Able to perform general configuration work: setup and calibrations of temperature shutdowns, pressure switches, pressure transmitters, level shutdowns and other associated end devices
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley Control and Compact Logix control systems
• Able to calibrate and troubleshoot complex PLC programs, RTUs and HMIs
• Skillful at learning diverse automation software applications, using test equipment such as voltage, current, amp meters (Fluke 789), HART Communicator, etc.
• Understanding of pneumatic instrumentation: calibration and maintenance
• Proficient in reading engineering documents such as Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Cause & Effects (C&Es), Control Narratives, Wiring Diagrams and identify components, and understanding their functions
• Strong working knowledge of process flow and safety
• Possess computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook

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.