What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Driller position at Chesapeake Energy?

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 searching for an Assistant Driller to join our field operations team located in one of the following : Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana.

The Assistant Driller operates, and repairs drilling equipment and provides guidance to work crews. You will provide guidance and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up and rigging down, day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures. The Assistant Driller will assist the Driller in leading operations to ensure compliance with safety guidelines and established procedures by his assigned rig crew. You will be required to a flexible work schedule, including long and / or irregular hours, weekends and holidays.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provide guidance and training for work crew personnel regarding rigging up and rigging down, day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures
Maintain the desired mud weight & properties and transfers of all drilling fluid
Will be accountable for the assisting the Driller in supervising the rig crew
The Assistant Driller will communicate and assist the Rig Manager and Driller in improving HSE, production and controlling daily costs based on the operational budget goal

Education & Experience

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is required

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

Will be required to pass all pre-employment requirements including a physical demands and drug-screening test along with a thorough background and motor vehicle record check

A Clean driving record

Basic written and verbal communication 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

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

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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