Director, Regional Drilling Operations

Brightcore Energy; Rock Tavern (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Financial Wellness Benefits

Benefit Concierge Program

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Disability, Life & AD&D Benefits

Marketplace Discounts

Job summary

Brightcore Energy seeks a Director of Regional Operations to oversee daily geothermal drilling activities across multiple sites in the Northeast. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, lead crews, manage budgets, and coordinate with engineers and managers to meet project goals.

This role requires 7+ years in geothermal/oil & gas drilling, travel within the region, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience overseeing a drilling operation within geothermal, or the oil and gas fields required.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
• Certified Safety Professional (preferred).
• OSHA 30 is required, in lieu of certification, must be willing to complete training within the first 90 days of employment.
• Strong leadership and communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple geothermal drilling sites within their assigned area.
• Ensure drilling operations adhere to project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee rig crews and ensure proper resource allocation.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Lead and manage drilling crews, ensuring proper training and performance.
• Coordinate with site managers, drillers, and support staff.
• Generate reports on drilling progress, safety incidents, and equipment usage.
• Provide updates to upper management and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Operational excellence

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ops

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’scutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.

Summary/Primary Role:

This role will be responsible for overseeing daily drilling activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on site. This involves managing a team of field personnel and monitoring drilling progress to ensure operations align with project goals and timelines. The supervisor will be tasked with ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, conducting site inspections, troubleshooting operational issues, and providing guidance to drilling crews. Additionally, the Director of Regional Operations will maintain communication with senior management to report on performance, issues, and improvements while implementing best practices for geothermal drilling.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Supervise multiple geothermal drilling sites within their assigned area.
• Ensure drilling operations adhere to project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee rig crews and ensure proper resource allocation.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal drilling regulations.
• Lead and manage drilling crews, ensuring proper training and performance.
• Coordinate with site managers, drillers, and support staff.
• Resolve personnel issues and maintain crew morale.
• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of drilling rigs, tools, and materials.
• Oversee procurement and mobilization of equipment to different drilling sites.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate supply chain logistics.
• Troubleshoot drilling challenges, such as lost circulation, equipment failures, or geological difficulties.
• Work closely with engineers and geologists to optimize drilling techniques.
• Implement process improvements to enhance drilling efficiency and productivity.
• Manage drilling budgets for the assigned area, controlling costs and reducing waste.
• Generate reports on drilling progress, safety incidents, and equipment usage.
• Provide updates to upper management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with government agencies, environmental groups, and contractors.
• Ensure permits and licenses are in place for drilling operations.
• Work with landowners and community representatives to address concerns.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience overseeing a drilling operation within geothermal, or the oil and gas fields required.
• Oversight, preferably in a regional or multi-site environment required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of operational principles, processes, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
• Certified Safety Professional (preferred).
• OSHA 30 is required, in lieu of certification, must be willing to complete training within the first 90 days of employment.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary. The base salary hiring range for this position is $175,000.00-$195,000.00 per year with an annual discretionary bonus.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel required 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States - CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ
• Must be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday & scheduled Saturdays.
• Lodging will be provided for overnight stays.

Work Environment:

• Work site setting.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace:

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoasafeworkplacefreeofdrugsandalcohol.AllBrightcoreEnergypositionsrequireapre-employmentbackgroundcheckthatincludesprioremploymentverifications,acriminalhistorycheck,andapre-employmentdrugscreen.

InaccordancewithDOTregulations(49CFR§40.25),BrightcoreEnergyisrequiredtoobtainpriordrugandalcoholtestingrecordsforapplicants/employeesintendingtoperformsafety-sensitivedutiesforcoveredDepartmentofTransportationpositions.Ifanapplicant/employeerefusestoprovidewrittenconsentforBrightcoreEnergytoobtaintheserecords,theindividualwillnotbepermittedtoperformsafety-sensitivefunctions.

Office/Remote/Field Work:

Weofferavarietyofstructuredworkarrangements,includingremote,hybrid,andfield-basedassignments,alignedwithorganizationalneedsandrole-specificrequirements.Workarrangementsarerole-dependent,withguidelinesestablishedbasedonpositionrequirementsandbusinessneeds.ThispolicyissubjecttochangeatBrightcore'sdiscretion.

BrightcoreHealthBenefitsOverview:

Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).

401kPlan:

BrightcorecurrentlyoffersbothtraditionalandRoth401kplanswithadollar-for-dollarmatchofupto3%ofcontributionsand$0.50onthenext2%foratotalpotentialmatchof4%annually.

OtherBenefits&Perks:

• PTO
• FinancialWellnessBenefits
• BenefitConciergeProgramthroughHealthAdvocate
• EAP-EmployeeAssistanceProgram
• Disability,Life,&AD&DBenefits
• AccesstoMarketplaceforDiscountedGoods&Services

BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtobringingtogetherindividualsfromdifferentbackgroundsandperspectives.

WerespectthelawsenforcedbytheEEOCandarededicatedtogoingaboveandbeyondinfosteringdiversityacrossourcompany.

BrightcoreEnergyisanEqualOpportunityEmployer,providingequalemploymentandadvancementopportunitiestoallindividuals.Werecruit,hireandpromoteintoalljoblevelsthemostqualifiedapplicantswithoutregardtorace,color,creed,nationalorigin,religion,sex(includingpregnancy),parentalstatus,age,disability,geneticinformation,citizenshipstatus,veteranstatus,genderidentityorexpression,transgenderstatus,sexualorientation,marital,familyorpartnershipstatus,politicalaffiliationoractivities,militaryservice,domesticviolencevictimstatus,sexualorreproductivehealthdecisions,caregiverstatus,traitshistoricallyassociatedwithrace,includingbutnotlimitedtohairtextureandprotectivehairstylesoranyotherstatusprotectedunderapplicablefederal,stateandlocallaws.BrightcoreEnergyiscommittedtoprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoallaspectsofemployment,includingjobassignmentandcompensation.

This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.