Remote Artificial Lift Technician
Overview
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Opportunity Snapshot:
Compensation: $48.00/hour
Location: Spring, TX
Assignment Duration: 12 months+
Work Schedule: 14/14 days and nights alternating
Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays
Responsibilities
Monitor and control thousands of producing artificial lift wells/compressor units across multiple assets and fields
Perform real‑time surveillance of artificial lift systems, identifying early indicators of abnormal operation or failure
Independently adjust operating parameters (e.g., speed, cycles, control setpoints) to balance: production optimization, equipment protection & run life, operating limits and safety constraints
Diagnose equipment performance issues using live and trended data
Execute predefined alarm response actions and determine appropriate escalation paths
Make rapid, risk‑based decisions regarding immediate intervention, continued monitoring, field dispatch or engineering notification
Prevent high‑cost failures through early detection and proactive intervention
Reduce unnecessary field callouts, lowering exposure to driving and location‑based hazards
Maintain accurate documentation, event logging, and shift handovers
Coordinate effectively with field operations, engineering, production, and automation teams
Qualifications
Minimum Required Experience (Low‑Risk Performance)
2–5 years of direct artificial lift OR compressor operations experience
Artificial Lift System Knowledge: ESP, Gas Lift, GAPL, Plunger Lift, Surface and downhole components, controllers, and VSDs, Surface-to-subsurface interaction (compressor à distribution à wells)
Compression Systems & Rotating Equipment Knowledge: Suction/discharge conditions, Staging and interstage cooling, Lube oil and seal systems
Confident use of SCADA platforms, remote control systems, and surveillance dashboards
Electrical: amps, volts, torque, power quality indicators
Mechanical: load, speed, vibration
Reservoir/production: pressure, fluid levels, pump fillage
Knowledge of inflow behavior, drawdown, gas interference, pump‑off dynamics
Understanding of safe operating envelopes, shutdown thresholds, and restart conditions
Awareness of electrical hazards, interlocks, emergency shutdown logic, and restart risks
Proficiency with all MS Office Suite programs with emphasis on Excel & Word
Knowledge of inflow behavior, drawdown, gas interference, pump‑off dynamics
Operational knowledge of SCADA systems (XSPOC) preferred
Must have High School diploma or equivalent
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.