What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation?
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 Equipment Operator will be responsible for supporting operations and pipeline integrity through assembly, repair, and maintenance. The Equipment Operator will work with equipment such as heavy trucks, power tools, and heavy machinery. This role will work with Pipeline Operations to learn how to assist and implement various components of pipeline maintenance and corrosion control programs.
Special focus will be placed on :
Secure and safely transport equipment according to DOT regulations
Assist in the duties relative to the operation and maintenance of pipelines.
Work with Pipeline Operations to perform general housekeeping and maintenance activities around facilities and sites, including, but not limited to, DOT pipeline assets, road crossings, and rights-of-way.
Move pipes to and from job sites using trucks, trailers, motorized lifts, or by hand
Install and make repairs to oil and produced water tanks
Supply equipment to rigs as requested and aid plugging operations
General site location maintenance of ground and buildings in addition to performing general clean-up duties on well site locations and / or at the facilit
Assist with clean-up of oil spills and environmental remediation
Operate a variety of machines including but not limited to : Dozers, Excavators, Backhoes, Skid steers, and telehandlers
Patrol pipelines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks
Perform general Equipment Operator and Roustabout duties
Qualifications :
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years of oil and gas operations experience required
Demonstrated working knowledge of DOT regulations
Possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL License
Must be able to pass all DOT physical requirements and have a current medical card
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 using vertically 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
Ability to lift to 75 lbs., bending, twisting, kneeling, sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of timerequired
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to safely drive various vehicles.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to drive in all weather conditions.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under the varying weather conditions
Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure to sometimes adverse weather conditions
Remaining calm during emergencies and respond as dictated by the circumstance of the incident
Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
