Motorman

Motorman

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.

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 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