Date: Jun 26, 2026
Location: Morgantown, WV, US, 26508
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Company: Expand 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 hiring for the Roughneck position for our field operations team located in one of the following: Ohio, West Virginia, or Louisiana.
As a Roughneck you are responsible for performing various manual labor tasks associated with the safe and efficient operation of a rig site under the direct supervision of the Driller.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Perform rig up and rig down activities as assigned
Perform "nippling up” or “nippling-down" of all rig equipment
Perform general repairs and maintenance on major and minor rig components
Conduct assigned activities on the rig floor
Assist the (Assistant Driller) Derrickman with mud-mixing duties
Perform emergency procedures
Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and
according to safety regulations
Follow oral or written instructions to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Interact with others in a team environment
Have frequent contact with drilling personnel to give and exchange information
Job Specific Skills
Work is normally performed 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.
Manual dexterity to operate drilling tools
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
Education & Experience
Minimum: High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent is required
Minimum: 0 - 6+ years related experience
Minimum training requirements: Health, Safety and Environment Orientation and Rig Specific Start Up Training
Additional Qualifications
You will be 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.
Nearest Major Market: Morgantown
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