Automation Specialist

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Opportunity Snapshot:

- Compensation: $45.00/hour

- Location: Kermit, TX

- Assignment Duration: 12 months+

- Work Schedule: 14/14 Rotation

- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Qualifications:

- Minimum 3+ years of oil and gas automation, instrumentation, or controls experience Strong knowledge of oil and gas facility process equipment and automation system design

- Advanced experience with PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and POCs (Allen-Bradley, Totalflow, ROC, Coriolis, etc.)

- Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, loop commissioning, and facility startup

- Experience troubleshooting and calibrating temperature, pressure, level, and flow instrumentation

- Working knowledge of pneumatic instrumentation calibration and maintenance

- Experience with MOC and PSSR processes; design reviews and PHA/PHR experience preferred

- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

- Knowledge of automation host systems and industrial control networks

- Proficient with test equipment such as Fluke 789, HART Communicator, and radio communications software

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

- Must maintain required safety certifications and training

- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Responsibilities:

- Commission automation systems for new and modified facilities following engineered documentation and Oxy automation standards

- Validate automation designs, equipment installation, and system configuration during construction and commissioning

- Program, configure, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, EFMs, and related instrumentation

- Perform loop checks, functional testing, and startup activities to safely bring facilities online

- Interpret and redline P&IDs, PFDs, Instrument Indexes, Cause and Effect diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control documentation

- Ensure all automation documentation is accurate and complete, with redlines submitted for As-Built revision control

- Enforce Management of Change (MOC) processes and participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)

- Serve as the Field Automation Representative coordinating with Facilities and Automation Engineering on design improvements and standardization

- Provide technical support and training to field personnel using local HMIs and remote access

- Troubleshoot process control, instrumentation, and control network issues in field environments

- Maintain strict compliance with all Oxy safety, environmental, and operational requirements

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.

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