Driller

Job Summary

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

The Driller operates and repairs drilling equipment and provides guidance to work crews. Provides guidance and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up and rigging down, day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures. You will lead operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by your assigned rig crew. The Driller will report to the Rig Operations Superintendent.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates and repairs drilling equipment and provides guidance to work crew
• Provide guidance and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up and rigging down
• Provide guidance for day-to-day operations
• Provide training for company policy and procedures
• Lead operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures
• Operate rig hoisting system from control panel; raises and lowers drilling tubulars using hoisting system
• Accountable for direct supervision of three to five employees and indirect supervision of five to eight personnel

Job Specific Skills

• 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

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is preferred
• 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

• A Clean driving record
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• To be on call 24 hours a day when needed
• 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