Roughneck

Expand Energy Corporation; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expand Energy is hiring for the Roughneck position to support field operations in Morgantown, WV or nearby locations. As a Roughneck you will perform manual labor on a rig site under the direct supervision of the Driller, including rig up/down, equipment handling, and safety compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, flexible hours, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• 0–6+ years related experience.
• Pass all pre-employment requirements including physical demands, vision, and drug-screening test with background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned.
• Perform nippling up/down of all rig equipment.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance on rig components.
• Conduct assigned activities on the rig floor.
• Assist the Derrickman with mud-mixing duties.
• Perform emergency procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Long hours

On-call 24/7

Drilling tools

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma, GED

Job description

Roughneck

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Morgantown, WV, US, 26508

Company: Expand Energy

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 Roughneck position for our field operations team located in one of the following: Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana.

As a Roughneck you are responsible for performing various manual labor tasks associated with the safe and efficient operation of a rig site under the direct supervision of the Driller.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned
• Perform "nippling up” or “nippling-down" of all rig equipment
• Perform general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig components
• Conduct assigned activities on the rig floor
• Assist the (Assistant Driller) Derrickman with mud-mixing duties
• Perform emergency procedures
• Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and
• according to safety regulations
• Follow oral or written instructions to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Interact with others in a team environment
• Have frequent contact with drilling personnel to give and exchange information

Job Specific Skills

• Work is normally performed 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.
• Manual dexterity to operate drilling tools
• Ability to work flexible work schedule, including long and/or irregular hours, weekends and holidays
• Capable 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
• To be on call 24 hours a day when needed

Education & Experience

Minimum: High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is required

Minimum: 0 - 6+ years related experience

Minimum training requirements: Health, Safety and Environment Orientation and Rig Specific Start Up Training

Additional Qualifications

You will be 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 in the United States.

Nearest Major Market: Morgantown

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