The Bergaila Companies

Commissioning Electrician

Posted Date 1 day ago(3/12/2026 1:56 PM)
Job ID
2026-12735
Location : City
Midland
Location : State/Province
TX

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

  • Compensation: $62-75.00/hour
  • Location: Midland, TX
  • Assignment Duration: 12 months+
  • Work Schedule: 8/6 Rotation, 10+ hours per day
  • Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), holidays and PTO
  • Journeyman License required

Responsibilities

  • Inspect all electrical terminations and report concerns to the project execution lead
  • Verify motor rotations and incoming voltage phase rotationsfor all motors on skid
  • Troubleshoot control circuits and assist with commissioning‑stage diagnostics
  • Verify proper adjustment and operation of all key interlocks prior to energization
  • Conduct pre‑task safety briefings and ensure safe work execution
  • Energize transformers, MCCs, and medium‑voltage drives used for large electric compression
  • Gather and review cable test documentation
  • Collect and record drive, compressor, and motor performance data into commissioning spreadsheets
  • Participate in PSSR meetings and highlight incomplete punch‑list items

Qualifications

  • Active Journeyman Electrical License required
  • Strong control‑circuit knowledge and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to coordinate with global project teams, drive OEMs, compressor OEMs, and site electrical/automation teams
  • Strong understanding of safety protocols for high‑energy electrical and mechanical systems
  • Preferred experience with medium‑voltage systems (1,000–35,000 V), large‑horsepower electric compression equipment, and low‑ or medium‑voltage drives (480–4160 V)
  • Powerline experience
  • Compression systems (lift gas or similar) experience a plus
  • Automation or programming experience desired
  • High School diploma or GED required

 

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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