Rig Foreman

Diversified Energy Co.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Rig Supervisor to oversee operations in the gas and oil sector. In this role, you will lead a team of rig hands, ensuring safety protocols are followed while operating service rigs. Your expertise in plugging operations and equipment maintenance will be crucial as you manage daily operations and conduct safety analyses. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. If you have a passion for the energy industry and enjoy mentoring others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in plugging operations or gas/oil industry preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Class A/B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise rig hands and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Operate service rig and conduct regular safety analyses.
• Report operational activities and maintain equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Management

Basic Math Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Service Rig

Triplex Pumps

PPE Equipment

Job description

COMPANY PROFILE

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Special focus will be placed on:

• Supervise a minimum of two direct reports (rig hands).
  • Participate in the hiring process for new rig hands.
  • Train and mentor new/inexperienced rig hands as necessary.
  • Ensure the team is on site on time, fulfilling their job duties, and is following all operating procedures.
  • Review and submit time worked for rig hands daily.
  • Complete and submit annual performance evaluations via the company performance evaluation system.
• Operate service rig, responsible for rigging up/down, tubing tallies, and general operation of all support equipment on site. Rig up and operate triplex pumps and all related piping in a safe manner consistent with safe operating procedures, confirms cement and displacement calculations.
• Conduct regular JSAs (Job Safety Analysis) with Next LVL and third-party employees; responsible for monitoring and ensuring safe working conditions of the worksite including ensuring all employees on the job site are properly utilizing FR and PPE.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all near misses, workplace injuries, accidents, or illness, regardless of the severity of the injury or accident.
• Organize, schedule, and supervise support services (cement, wireline, trucking, and construction) actively working on location.
• Conduct and track frequent inspections of the rig and rig location, identifying issues regarding safe and efficient operations of the rig, and makes timely recommendations to rectify any noted problems. Perform minor mechanical repairs on equipment and keep maintenance records updated.
• Complete and submit a daily operations report detailing and approving operational activity that occurred on site.
• Regularly communicate with the Plugging Manager to provide rig and job site updates, issues, and delays. Relay and ensure all expectations regarding safety, performance, job site, maintenance, efficiency, etc. are upheld by the rig crew.
• Check emails daily and comply with email requests as they are assigned.
• Perform any other duties as requested or assigned, including occasionally assisting with non-plugging or special projects per direction of management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Class A/B CDL preferred
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in plugging operations and/or gas and oil industry preferred
• 2+ years’ experience as a rig hand preferred
• Experience with downhole fishing, milling, drilling, etc.
• Experience with general maintenance on service rig, pumping equipment, and all other equipment
• Willingness to travel and work out of town on a frequent basis
• Knowledge with H2S Gas
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills/proficiency

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another.
• Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and sitting.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms wrists, hands and back in performance of work.
• Lifting 50lb objects or more occasionally.
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions.