Rig Foreman

Company Profile

Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC. DGOC is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas and oil wells, and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In 2021, DGOC announced expansion into the Central Regional Focus Area, including producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

• 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, fulfills their job duties, and follows 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; confirm cement and displacement calculations.
• Conduct regular JSAs (Job Safety Analysis) with Next LVL and third-party employees; monitor and ensure safe working conditions of the worksite, including ensuring all employees on site are properly utilizing FR and PPE.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all near misses, workplace injuries, accidents, or illness, regardless of severity.
• 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, identify issues regarding safe and efficient operations, and make 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.
• Maintain regular communication with the Plugging Manager to provide rig and job site updates, issues, and delays; ensure safety, performance, and expectations 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Class A/B CDL preferred
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in plugging operations and/or gas and oil industry preferred
• 2+ years’ experience as a rig hand preferred
• Experience with downhole fishing, milling, drilling, etc.
• Experience with general maintenance on service rig, pumping equipment, and other equipment
• Willingness to travel and work out of town on a frequent basis
• Knowledge of H2S gas
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills/proficiency

• Must be able to move or traverse between locations on the job site, remain stationary for extended periods, and frequently position oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat) to perform tasks; may ascend/descend ladders or uneven terrain
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations
• Ability to operate a 4x4 vehicle
• Must be able to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back; continuously use hands and fingers to perform tasks
• Must be able to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse varying heights
• Lifts or carries 116 lbs. or more (classified as heavy)
• Frequently pushes and pulls with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
• Extensive exposure to outdoor weather conditions and varying well-site conditions; ability to perform in physically demanding environments

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Must possess a valid driver s license and maintain a clean driving record
• This position involves operating a company vehicle for work-related travel or receiving a stipend for operating a personal vehicle for company use; adherence to all traffic laws and company vehicle policies is required
• Candidates must be eligible to be insured under the company s vehicle insurance policy