Artificial Lift Technician

Opportunity Snapshot

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Compensation: $50/hour

Location: Carlsbad, NM

Assignment Duration: 12 months+

Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+

Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays

Responsibilities

• Leads artificial lift efforts in the field including overseeing installations, surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization focused on maximizing asset value throughout the well life cycle (includes equipment pulls and RCFAs)
• Engaged daily with production operations in the field and with technical teams in the office
• Perform fluid level shots on various forms of artificial lift
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues on all forms of artificial lift
• Monitor production of all wells to help identify when issues arise
• Check current rod design on failed rod pump wells and adjust as needed before repair
• Schedule repair and maintenance jobs on all wells such as load & tests, polish rod changes, or pump flushes
• Enter any subsurface jobs into Wellview database for documentation of the job

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of all types of artificial lift
• Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn and use the following applications: Rodstar, TAM, Wellview & all Microsoft Office applications
• Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC) preferred
• Demonstrate leadership as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization
• Support and motivate vendors to achieve operational objectives
• Manage multiple tasks and changes to priorities with little notice
• Ability to self-motivate and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be physically able to lift >50 lbs and climb ladders/stairways
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent

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.

Our client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

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