Careers in the natural gas industry span a wide variety of areas of interest and education levels. From the very first planning stages to production to behind-the-scenes corporate functions, Range has hundreds of job positions within the company.
To further explore opportunities in the industry, and specifically Range, click each category below to explore careers. These areas of interest are organized by the lifecycle of a well from start to finish. We hope you find something that piques your interest!
Planning
The first step to developing a well site is acquiring leases. While drilling usually takes place on a single property, one to two square miles are typically leased and combined to form a “unit.” Next, the well site is designed by Range engineers and then permitted through government agencies. Initial construction of the site also takes place in the Planning stage.
Drilling
Utilizing horizontal drilling technologies, Range can drill multiple wells from a single location. During the drilling process, multiple strings of permanent steel casing are inserted into the wellbore and cemented fully to the surface. After reaching a predetermined depth, which is typically more than 6,000 feet, horizontal drilling begins. Each well typically takes a few weeks to drill. Once completed, the drilling rig leaves the location.
Completions
To allow oil or natural gas to flow that would otherwise be trapped in geological formations; the wells must be hydraulically fractured. Fracturing fluid is pumped downhole to create a targeted network of paper-thin fractures within the shale. The fluid is typically 99.9% water and sand, with a mix of 3-4 highly diluted additives, many of which are biodegradable. This phase typically takes 2-3 days per well. Once completed, the equipment leaves.
Production
The locations are reclaimed to blend into the surroundings. The natural gas is transported through a system of pipelines from the location to a sales point. Each site is routinely inspected by one of our field employees. The permanent production equipment is monitored and remotely controlled 24/7 from a central office and is equipped with state-of-the-art air quality technology.
Overarching
These functions help to support overall operations from safety to water to public affairs.
Additional Corporate Functions
These behind-the-scenes positions help the run. Explore all the careers that pay the bills, work with investors, get the word out about Company affairs, and order all of the materials.
Questions? Contact:
Christina Kramer
Phone: )724) 754-5348
Email: [email protected]
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