Senior I&E Construction Lead – Oil & Gas Field Projects

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

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.