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.

Range Employee Positions:

The following positions are employed by Range Resources and receive company benefits.

Drilling Engineer

  • 4-year degree required

Rig Supervisor

  • Advanced degree and/or experience required

Geologist

  • 4-year degree required

Engineering Tech

  • 4-year degree or experience required
  • Supports engineering functions

Contractors:

Roustabout

  • High school diploma/on-the-job training
    • Range works with Falcon, Patterson, and Pioneer

Drilling Contractor

  • High school diploma/on-the-job training
    • Range works with Falcon, Patterson, and Pioneer

Directional Drilling Company Representative

  • High school diploma/on-the-job training
  • Uses sophisticated downhole tools and works in conjunction with Range Geology representatives to steer the drilling tools into the well
    • Range works with Baker and Schlumberger

Trucking

  • High school diploma and CDL required
    • Diesel fuel suppliers
    • Rig moves
    • Hauling Materials

Cement Company Representatives

  • High school diploma/on-the-job training
    • Range works with Halliburton and Universal Well Services

Cement Casing Crews

  • High school diploma/on-the-job training

Welders

  • High school diploma/special certification training required

Blow Out Preventer (BOP) Tester

  • High school diploma/special certification training required