Engineering Technician - Water Operations

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $40-50/hour
• Location: Midland, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+ (2 day shift positions and 1 night shift)
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401K, Holidays and PTO
• Multiple positions available

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Petroleum Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in oil & gas operations, with a focus on water management systems
• Strong understanding of water injection, produced water handling, and disposal operations
• Experience with pumping systems (ESP, PCP, injection pumps) and flow measurement equipment
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLC systems, and field instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and pipeline drawings
• Knowledge of process control and production optimization techniques
• Basic understanding of simulation tools (e.g., PIPESIM) is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and operate water injection, produced water, and disposal systems to maintain production targets
• Assist in the control and optimization of pumping systems, including multiphase and water injection pumps
• Track and analyze system variables (pressure, flow rate, temperature, water cut/BSW) to ensure process stability
• Support daily operations including well testing, sampling, and fluid analysis
• Maintain accurate production and water balance reports using flow measurement systems
• Coordinate and execute preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, pipelines, tanks, and treatment systems
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to water handling, injection efficiency, and system failures
• Assist with design modifications and continuous improvement initiatives for water systems
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations related to water disposal and injection
• Support chemical injection programs (corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, demulsifiers, etc.)
• Participate in work permit processes and enforce safe work practices in the field
• Operate and maintain instrumentation systems including PLCs, VFDs, control valves, and monitoring equipment
• Assist in pipeline integrity monitoring, including pressure testing and leak detection
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to minimize deferred production

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 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.