The Bergaila Companies

PLC Automation Specialist

Posted Date 2 days ago(4/30/2026 2:08 PM)
Job ID
2026-12939
Location : City
Houston
Location : State/Province
TX

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

  • Compensation: $55/hour, DOE
  • Location: Carlsbad, NM
  • Work Schedule: 7/7 Rotation with 12 hour shift
  • Assignment Duration: 12 months+
  • Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix), RTUs, and HMIs
  • Calibrate and maintain level, pressure, flow, and vibration instrumentation.
    Support the integrity of automation systems across well pads, batteries, SWD sites, and compressor stations
  • Program and modify logic in Studio 5000 (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text).
    Configure and commission new installations using P&IDs, Cause & Effect matrices, and control narratives
  • Design and maintain FactoryTalk View HMI screens and alarming systems
  • Use SAP or other CMMS tools for work planning, documentation, and maintenance tracking
  • Adhere to Management-of-Change (MOC) procedures and corporate programming standards
  • Work safely around energized systems and in confined spaces
  • Follow all OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and corporate safety protocols

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field OR GED with equivalent experience
  • 3+ years as an Automation Specialist
  • 3+ years in oil & gas operations
  • Strong proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View)
  • Knowledge of analog/discrete I/O, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus communications
  • Comfortable reading and interpreting P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop sheets

 

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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