I&E Technician III

The Bergaila Companies; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive insurance

401(k)

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Bergaila Companies seeks an I&E Technician III in Midland, TX to maintain and optimize automation systems across upstream oil and gas operations. You will work with field teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automation, including 5+ years in oil fields, with strong PLC, RTU, and instrumentation skills. Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, travel between field locations, and maintain safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year Instrumentation/Automation degree or equivalent experience with safety record.
• 7+ years as Automation Specialist, 5+ years in oil field operations.
• Knowledge of API, NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE standards.

Skills

RTU design

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

Control networks

P&IDs reading

Instrumentation

MS Office

Communication

Education

2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rosemount

SAP CMMS

Job description

Discover an Exciting Opportunity as an I&E Technician III – Elevate Your Career in Oil & Gas Automation. Are you a seasoned automation and instrumentation professional seeking a challenging role that combines technical expertise with impactful field support? Join our team as an I&E Technician III in Midland, TX, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing automation systems across upstream onshore oil and gas operations. This is your chance to utilize your skills in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and innovation in energy production.

What You’ll Bring To The Table – Required Skills

• 2-year Instrumentation or Automation Technology degree (GPA 2.5+), or equivalent technical experience with a proven safety record
• 7+ years of experience as an Automation Specialist, including 5+ years in oil field operations
• Expertise in RTU design, programming, and troubleshooting for well sites
• Mastery of analog and discrete instrumentation, serial and Ethernet communications protocols
• Proficiency in PLC programming (function block, ladder logic, structured text) and maintaining HMI interfaces
• Strong knowledge of industry standards (API, NEC, NFPA, ISA, IEEE)
• Experience with control networks (ControlNet, Ethernet I/P, fiber optics, RF communications), ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, Network Switches
• Skilled in reading P&IDs, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and troubleshooting control systems
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office suite and Windows OS
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate across teams and disciplines

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Allen-Bradley & Rosemount equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces, from aerial platforms, and in air-conditioned environments (fit testing required)
• Experience utilizing CMMS systems such as SAP for maintenance operations

Preferred Education & Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Significant hands-on experience in automation and instrumentation within oil and gas fields, with a focus on safety and reliability

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with participation in on-call rotations
• Ability to travel as needed to various field locations from Big Lake to Mentone
• Commitment to working safely around electrical and instrumentation systems

• competitive pay rate of $60-70 per hour DOE
• comprehensive insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• holiday pay
• The assignment is expected to last 12 months or longer