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Compressor Mechanic

The Bergaila Companies
Plains, TX Other
POSTED ON 1/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2027

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

  • Compensation: $40.00/hour depending on experience
  • Location: Plains, Texas
  • Work Schedule: 40 hours (4/10's - 10-hour a day 4 days a week) 
  • Assignment Duration: 6 months
  • BES Benefits including 401K, PTO, holidays, medical, vision and dental

Responsibilities

  • Modify, repair, or overhaul electronic and electrical equipment and controls, applying knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.
  • Participate in installing all instrumentation and electrical components safely
  • Troubleshoot problems with control systems and complex equipment associated with gas receipts and turbines; generators, process plants, dehydration, control and pump stations; and gas chromatography
  • Run conduit, pull wire, change motors and maintain lighting systems and basic motor controls
  • Maintain, modify and troubleshoot Distributive Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to maximize use of control technology and minimize installation and operating costs
  • Maintain advanced monitoring devices (gas, flame, or fire detectors, vibration and temperature monitors)
  • The ability to read P&ID and electrical diagrams and other complex electrical drawings. Interpret plant electrical diagrams. Update electrical drawings
  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain end devices, alarms, shutdown systems, process controls, substation and branch feeders, variable frequency drives, air/fuel controllers, panel boards, etc
  • Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years of electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred, preferably in an energy related industry
  • Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are required
  • Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred
  • The ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blue prints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals is required
  • Thorough knowledge of electrical codes and is familiar with AC voltage (120-480) three phase and single phase plus 24 VDC is required
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment is required
  • Basic computer skills such as opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required
  • The ability to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
  • The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is 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 with base operations in San Antonio is an independent corporation focused on partnering with Oil & Gas producers to develop thoughtful midstream services and help them manage their carbon intensity.  Their current capabilities include permanent carbon sequestration, in-field natural gas gathering, compression, treating and processing services; innovative NGL solutions; and crude oil gathering, transportation and storage.

 

Salary : $40

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