Well Tender

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”. 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 Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced expansion into the Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

About the role

The Well Tender reports to the Production Foreman. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain natural gas wells, collect and report data pertaining to the condition and/or productivity, to aid in the production of natural gas.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, repairs, and reports condition and/or productivity of company and/or contract natural gas wells.
• Changes charts on well-recording meters and mails charts collected each day to the office.
• Gauges (with spring gauge or dead weight test) open flow and rock pressure on gas wells and completes prescribed forms by entering readings from gauges.
• Blows drips and siphons by opening proper valves to keep fluid out of lines.
• Repairs minor leaks and assists in making repairs in lines using blind saddles, etc.
• Reads domestic consumer meters and "free gas" consumer meters.
• Walks production lines to visually inspect for damage.
• Maintains rights-of-way, well locations, and meter sites by cutting brush, cutting grass, and cleaning.
• Paints equipment, lines, and valves exposed to weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 - 4 years of related oil and gas production experience.
• General knowledge of well operations, including general maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate independently and manage time.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools, as well as lawn equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to move or traverse from one location on the job site to another, including remaining in a stationary position for extended periods, frequently positioning oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat), and occasionally ascending/descending (e.g., ladders or uneven terrain).
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess driving operations effectively (either naturally or with corrective lenses).
• Ability to operate a 4X4 vehicle.
• Must be able to repetitively move or position feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, and back.
• Constantly operates, uses, and positions hands and fingers in performance of work.
• Must be able to work atop elevated surfaces and traverse various heights.
• Lifts or carries 116 lbs. or more (over 50 pounds).
• Frequently pushes and pulls with a maximum force of 150 ft./lbs.
• Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions and is exposed to varying environmental conditions, including well site conditions.

Driver Requirements

• 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.