Swab Rig Operator

Overview:

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Responsibilities: The Swab Rig Operator is responsible for the mechanical integrity of the rig and ensuring that the project is executed in a safe and efficient manner. The Swab Rig Operator will utilize equipment to increase oil flow from producing wells or to remove stuck pipe, casing, tools, or other obstructions from drilling wellsSpecial focus will be placed on: Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the gas/oil industry Previous experience as a service rig operator required CDL required Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting into and out of equipment through the use of vertical mounted ladders up to and including 10’ or more in height Visually seeing driving operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses) Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing and sitting Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work Working at elevated heights Lifting 50 lb. objects occasionally Carrying 50 lb. objects occasionally Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions