Rig Manager I

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Date: Dec 22, 2025

Location: Mansfield, LA, US, 71052-4692

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 Expand's 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

The Rig Manager I is responsible for supervising and coordinating an active company operated drilling program at the well site. This position directs and supervises rig crews and service providers at the well site. Responsible for overseeing operations on the rig site, so that the crew adheres to EXE and SDC’s Safe Operating Practices and JSEAs.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Serves as an entry level manager at the well site expected to be knowledgeable of and an advocate for established Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
  • Serves as a member of the well site emergency response team
  • Assists in coordination of all well site service provider activities
  • Rig Manager is responsible for well control and securement of the well
  • Provide supervision, direction and training of rig crew adherence to EXE and SDC’s Safe Operating Practices and JSEAs
  • Fill in for driller and or other rig base employees as needed
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism at the well site in all communication with the public, service providers, regulatory authorities, and all employees

Job Specific Skills

  • Ability to assist with tools and parts
  • Ability to maintain a safe work environment
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of chemical and fractionator systems

Education & Experience

Minimum: 0 - 6+ years related experience

A minimum 5+ years of drilling industry experience with horizontal wells

Additional Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate with a broad range of people and function as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • The candidate shall have completed the following training schools or programs
    • Current Well Control and Blowout Prevention Certificates
    • Basic First Aid and CPR
  • Ability to work in all types of weather, combination of climate-controlled office environments and out-of-doors, where exposure to atmospheric conditions of extreme heat or cold, fumes, and gases is not rare
  • Valid Driver's License, required
  • Meet the physical demands test requirements

 

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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