Rig Hand II: Field Oil & Gas Rig Technician

Diversified Energy Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation seeks a Rig Hand II to support field operations across our Appalachian Basin wells. You will work under the Rig Foreman and perform routine maintenance, operate service rigs, and assist in plugging and abandonment tasks with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include rigging and rig-down, handling drilling tools, transporting materials, mentoring junior crew, and traveling to remote well sites with the ability to stay away from home as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
• Experience running Power Tongs.
• Knowledge of removal of rods and tubing from Gas & Oil wells.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of gas & oil wellheads and drill pipe.
• Commitment to safety procedures and working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and operation of plugging rigs.
• Safely handle and transport drilling tools, equipment and materials.
• Rig up and rig down equipment for plugging and abandonment tasks.
• Utilize rig tools to safely perform plugging operations.
• Assist in loading and off-loading pipe and other items from the truck/trailer to the rig.
• Mentor junior Rig Hands and work with crew to meet deadlines.

Skills

Power Tongs

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Rig operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation seeks a Rig Hand II to support field operations across our Appalachian Basin wells. You will work under the Rig Foreman and perform routine maintenance, operate service rigs, and assist in plugging and abandonment tasks with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include rigging and rig-down, handling drilling tools, transporting materials, mentoring junior crew, and traveling to remote well sites with the ability to stay away from home as required.