Senior Rig Operator & Field Lead

Diversified Energy Company; Rochester Mills (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation is seeking a Rig Hand Supervisor to oversee a small team on site at Appalachian Basin operations. You will supervise rig hands, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant drilling activities.

The role requires 3–5 years in plugging or oil and gas, plus 2+ years as rig hand, valid driver6s license, travel readiness, and basic math/computer skills. CDL preferred; expect frequent travel and on‑site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver9s license.
• Class A/B CDL preferred.
• 3-5 yearsA0experience in plugging operations and/or gas and oil industry preferred.
• 2+ yearsA0experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Valid driver6s license

CDL preferred

Plugging operations experience

Rig hand experience

Downhole fishing/milling/drilling

Maintenance on rig and pumping eq.

Willingness to travel

H2S knowledge

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation is seeking a Rig Hand Supervisor to oversee a small team on site at Appalachian Basin operations. You will supervise rig hands, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant drilling activities.

The role requires 3–5 years in plugging or oil and gas, plus 2+ years as rig hand, valid driver6s license, travel readiness, and basic math/computer skills. CDL preferred; expect frequent travel and on‑site responsibilities.