Specialist - Services Plugging

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.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Specialist reports to the Asset Retirement Manager. The primary purpose for this position is to perform pre plugging field diligence of well plugging candidates.

Special focus will be placed on:

• Work with manager to identify plugging candidates, job duties include using maps and GPS coordinates to locate oil and gas wells and document turn by turn directions.
• Assess current state of well road and well location and suggest construction needs to get plugging equipment to well
• Take GPS readings of wellhead and access road
• Take leak detection reading at wellhead Perform downhole diagnostics as needed.
• Compile data for each well and provide feedback to manager
• Work with local district production/pipeline operators to have equipment removed ahead of plugging operations
• Support access/well construction and plugging rig operations as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 1 - 4 years of related oil and gas experience.
• General knowledge of well and plugging operations
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with district well operators and foreman
• Ability to operate independently and manage time
• Ability to use GPS and gas leak detection equipment
• Ability to use or learn how to use down hole fluid shot diagnostic tool.
• Must possess 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. This includes the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, frequently positioning oneself (e.g., to stoop, kneel, or squat) to perform tasks, and occasionally ascend/descend (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, which falls into the "heavy" category (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. The position requires the ability to perform tasks in physically demanding environments, encompassing the essential physical requirements and efforts outline
• Ability to load/unload and operate ATV
• Ability to walk long distances in wooded terrain
• Field work environment- requires working in a variety of different weather conditions

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

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.