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Motorman

Morgantown, WV

$25 - $29.75/hr

Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned * Perform "nippling up" or "nippling-down" of ... onshore in the United States.

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Motorman

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$25 - $29.75/hr

Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned * Perform "nippling up" or "nippling-down" of ... onshore in the United States.

Expand Energy

Driller

Morgantown, WV

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

The Driller will report to the Rig Operations Superintendent. Job Duties & Responsibilities ... onshore in the United States.

Expand Energy

Driller

Morgantown, WV · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

The Driller will report to the Rig Operations Superintendent. Job Duties & Responsibilities ... onshore in the United States.

AKITA Drilling

Derrickhand

Glasgow, MT · On-site

$32.50/hr

... onshore drilling rig service provider that works with leading operators around the world. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients and see every project as a partnership. Our ...

AKITA Drilling

Derrickhand

Midland, TX · On-site

$32.50/hr

... onshore drilling rig service provider that works with leading operators around the world. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients and see every project as a partnership. Our ...

AKITA Drilling

Motorhand

Glasgow, MT · On-site

$29/hr

... onshore drilling rig service provider that works with leading operators around the world. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients and see every project as a partnership. Our ...

AKITA Drilling

Motorhand

Midland, TX · On-site

$29/hr

... onshore drilling rig service provider that works with leading operators around the world. We pride ourselves on building relationships with our clients and see every project as a partnership. Our ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Mobile, AL

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Mobile, AL

$18.75 - $25.50/hr

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Dallas, TX

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Lafayette, LA · On-site

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Westlake, LA · On-site

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Thompson Engineering

Driller Assistant

Westlake, LA · On-site

... onshore and offshore project assignments. Essential Functions of the Position 1. Perform variety of drilling duties handling drill rods, wrenches and other tools behind the drill rig equipment 2. ...

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Broussard, LA

$181.44K/yr

... onshore drilling teams, and to the Directional Drilling Coordinator (DDC). Ensures a full and ... rig specifications and limitations. * Experience with DD computer software such as survey ...

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Motorman

Expand Energy

Morgantown, WV

$25 - $29.75/hr

Other

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

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 Motorman position for our field operations team located in one of the following:  Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana.  
As a Motorman, you are primarily responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing drilling machinery and equipment. You will perform maintenance to the equipment and minor repairs in a safe and efficient manner under the direct supervision of the Driller. The Motorman assists the Floorman with their duties on the rig floor.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned
  • Perform "nippling up" or "nippling-down" of the blowout preventer stack
  • Performs general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig components
  • Assist the Assistant Driller (Derrickman) with mud-mixing duties
  • Perform emergency procedures
  • Ensure that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations
Job Specific Skills
  • Have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Be able to clearly communicate with team members
  • Ability to work flexible work schedule, including long and/or irregular hours, weekends and holidays
  • Capability 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
  • Reaching, climbing and balancing is required to climb flights of stairs, vertical ladders up to 140 feet high and reach and handle equipment.
  • To be on call 24 hours a day when needed
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent
  • 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

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

Clean driving record

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.

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