Motorman

Expand Energy Corporation; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy Corporation is seeking a Motorman for our field operations team, with postings in Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana and location in Morgantown, WV. You will operate, maintain, and repair drilling equipment under Driller supervision and assist the Floorman on the rig floor.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, 3 years drilling experience, and relevant safety and rig-start certifications. Willingness to work long/irregular hours, outdoors, and on-call is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years experience in drilling procedures.
• Completion of HSE orientation and rig start-up training.
• Well control certification required.
• Supervisor level training preferred.
• Drilling-only instruction completion.
• HERDIT training completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned.
• Perform nippling up/down of the blowout preventer stack.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance on rig components.
• Assist Derrickman with mud-mixing duties.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Flexible schedule

Outdoor work in all weather

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Emergency response

Climbing and balance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Health, Safety and Environment Orientation

Rig Specific Start Up Training

Well Control Certification

Supervisor Level

Drilling Only

HERDIT (Horizontal & Extended Reach Drilling)

Job description

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expands performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply.If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

Expand Energy is hiring for the Motorman position for our field operations team located in one of the following: Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana.

As a Motorman, you are primarily responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing drilling machinery and equipment. You will perform maintenance to the equipment and minor repairs in a safe and efficient manner under the direct supervision of the Driller. The Motorman assists the Floorman with their duties on the rig floor.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned
• Perform “nippling up” or “nippling-down” of the blowout preventer stack
• Performs general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig components
• Assist the Assistant Driller (Derrickman) with mud-mixing duties
• Ensure that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations

Job Specific Skills

• Have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Be able to clearly communicate with team members
• Ability to work flexible work schedule, including long and/or irregular hours, weekends and holidays
• Capability of working outdoors in all weather conditions: (hot, cold, dust, dirt, noise, etc.)
• Working out-of-doors, where exposure to atmospheric conditions of extreme heat or cold, fumes, and gases are frequent. Exposure to noise, vibration, high pressure, moving/mechanical parts, electrical shock, chemical and caustic materials is common in the normal performance of the duties associated with this position
• The ability to push, lift, pull or carry equipment of up to 100 lbs
• Physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations
• Reaching, climbing and balancing is required to climb flights of stairs, vertical ladders up to 140 feet high and reach and handle equipment.
• To be on call 24 hours a day when needed

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent
• Three (3) years prior experience in procedures associated with drilling a well
• Minimum training requirements: Health, Safety and Environment Orientation and Rig Specific Start Up Training, Well Control Certification, Supervisor Level, Drilling Only, and Horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling (HERDIT)

Additional Qualifications

Required to pass all pre-employment requirements including a physical demands, vision, and drug-screening test along with a thorough background and driving record check

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore inthe United States.

Nearest Major Market: Morgantown
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