I&E Construction Specialist IV

The Bergaila Companies; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies in Midland, Texas, seeks a senior field-based Electrical and Automation Lead to oversee construction, installation, and commissioning across oil and gas sites. You’ll coordinate contractors, review drawings, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on projects in the Midland area.

This role requires 5+ years of electrical field experience, a Journeyman license, NEC/OSHA knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex engineering documents.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent.
• Minimum five years electrical experience, with three years in oil and gas construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA requirements.
• Qualification to perform or oversee work on systems up to 600 volts.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and automation construction, including conduit, cable tray, cable routing, equipment installation, terminations, grounding, control panels, motor circuits, lighting, and associated devices.
• Coordinate daily activities with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.
• Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and Cause & Effect documents for constructability and field execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, work quality, progress, schedules, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field inspections, identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and help reduce rework and delays.
• Verify accurate redlines and as-built documentation.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change activities, commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and verify compliance with company requirements and applicable regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

OSHA knowledge

NEC familiarity

Job description

Help deliver safe, reliable electrical and automation installations that support oil and gas production across the Midland, Big Spring, and Monahans area. As an integrated member of the field construction team, you’ll provide technical oversight, coordinate contractors and stakeholders, and help move projects from construction through commissioning and startup.

Overview

This senior-level, field-based role is based in Midland, Texas, with regular travel to assigned production facilities and project sites. You’ll manage assigned electrical projects with minimal supervision while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with engineering documents, company specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation

$70–$77 per hour

Schedule

9/80 schedule—nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and eight hours on the scheduled Friday

Duration

12 months or longer

Overtime

May be required based on project needs and applicable policy

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical and automation construction, including conduit, cable tray, cable routing, equipment installation, terminations, grounding, control panels, motor circuits, lighting, and associated devices.
• Coordinate daily activities with construction leadership, engineering, operations, contractors, inspectors, and commissioning personnel.
• Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, area classification drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and Cause & Effect documents for constructability and field execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, work quality, progress, schedules, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field inspections, identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and help reduce rework and delays.
• Verify accurate redlines and as-built documentation.
• Support Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Management of Change activities, commissioning, startup, and turnover to operations.
• Identify field conflicts and technical issues early, communicate impacts, and coordinate practical resolutions.
• Promote a strong safety culture and verify compliance with company requirements and applicable regulations.

Must-Have

• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent recognized electrical qualification.
• At least five years of electrical experience, including three years supporting oil and gas electrical construction, inspection, or field execution.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Qualification to perform or oversee work on systems up to 600 volts in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical prints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Eight or more years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience troubleshooting switchboards, control panels, motor circuits, lighting, building circuits, or control circuits.
• Knowledge of API, ISA, IEEE, and company engineering standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, or equivalent software.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects in remote operating areas.

Bring your electrical construction expertise and safety leadership to a role where your work directly supports successful field execution—