<div>At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’s cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.</div>Summary/Primary Role:This role will be responsible for overseeing daily drilling activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on site. This involves managing a team of field personnel and monitoring drilling progress to ensure operations align with project goals and timelines. The supervisor will be tasked with ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, conducting site inspections, troubleshooting operational issues, and providing guidance to drilling crews. Additionally, the Director of Regional Operations will maintain communication with senior management to report on performance, issues, and improvements while implementing best practices for geothermal drilling.Principal Duties &amp; Responsibilities:(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)<ul><li>Supervise multiple geothermal drilling sites within their assigned area.</li><li>Ensure drilling operations adhere to project plans, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>Oversee rig crews and ensure proper resource allocation.</li><li>Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.</li><li>Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal drilling regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage drilling crews, ensuring proper training and performance.</li><li>Coordinate with site managers, drillers, and support staff.</li><li>Resolve personnel issues and maintain crew morale.</li><li>Ensure proper maintenance and availability of drilling rigs, tools, and materials.</li><li>Oversee procurement and mobilization of equipment to different drilling sites.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and coordinate supply chain logistics.</li><li>Troubleshoot drilling challenges, such as lost circulation, equipment failures, or geological difficulties.</li><li>Work closely with engineers and geologists to optimize drilling techniques.</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance drilling efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Manage drilling budgets for the assigned area, controlling costs and reducing waste.</li><li>Generate reports on drilling progress, safety incidents, and equipment usage.</li><li>Provide updates to upper management and stakeholders.</li><li>Liaise with government agencies, environmental groups, and contractors.</li><li>Ensure permits and licenses are in place for drilling operations.</li><li>Work with landowners and community representatives to address concerns.</li><li>All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.</li><li>7+ years of experience overseeing a drilling operation within geothermal, or the oil and gas fields required.</li><li>Oversight, preferably in a regional or multi-site environment required.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Solid understanding of operational principles, processes, and best practices.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.</li><li>Willingness to travel within the region as needed.</li><li>Certified Safety Professional (preferred).</li><li>OSHA 30 is required, in lieu of certification, must be willing to complete training within the first 90 days of employment.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibility.Expected Hours of Work: An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary. The base salary hiring range for this position is $175,000.00-$195,000.00 per year with an annual discretionary bonus.Travel Requirements:  <ul><li>Travel required 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States - CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ</li><li>Must be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday &amp; scheduled Saturdays.</li><li>Lodging will be provided for overnight stays.</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Work site setting. </li></ul>Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. <ul><li>This is a safety sensitive position.</li></ul><div>Drug &amp; Alcohol-Free Workplace:Brightcore Energy is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Brightcore Energy positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verifications, a criminal history check, and a pre-employment drug screen.In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Brightcore Energy is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Brightcore Energy to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.Office/Remote/Field Work:We offer a variety of structured work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and field-based assignments, aligned with organizational needs and role-specific requirements. Work arrangements are role-dependent, with guidelines established based on position requirements and business needs. This policy is subject to change at Brightcore's discretion.Brightcore Health Benefits Overview:Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).401k Plan:Brightcore currently offers both traditional and Roth 401k plans with a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 3% of contributions and $0.50 on the next 2% for a total potential match of 4% annually.Other Benefits &amp; Perks:<ul><li>PTO</li><li>Financial Wellness Benefits</li><li>Benefit Concierge Program through Health Advocate</li><li>EAP - Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Disability, Life, &amp; AD&amp;D Benefits</li><li>Access to Marketplace for Discounted Goods &amp; Services</li></ul>Brightcore Energy is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. Brightcore Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), parental status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital, family or partnership status, political affiliation or activities, military service, domestic violence victim status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, caregiver status, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. Brightcore Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all aspects of employment, including job assignment and compensation.We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div>

<h3 class="font_3">Our mission is to help our clients dramatically reduce their reliance on fossil fuels through a comprehensive approach to both energy efficiency and clean energy resources.&nbsp; Our team is driven by a sincere desire to improve our clients' bottom line.&nbsp;We lead with our intellectual capital and invest our financial capital to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.</h3>

Director, Regional Drilling Operations

<div>At Brightcore Energy, we specialize in turn-key solutions that simplify the clean energy journey for large commercial and industrial clients. Whether it’s&nbsp;cutting-edge geothermal systems, solar, energy storage, or smart building technologies, we bring expertise, innovation, and a seamless approach to every phase of a project – from planning and design to implementation and ongoing support – thereby streamlining project timelines, reducing costs, and eliminating scope gaps.</div>Summary/Primary Role:This role will be responsible for overseeing daily drilling activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on site. This involves managing a team of field personnel and monitoring drilling progress to ensure operations align with project goals and timelines. The supervisor will be tasked with ensuring adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, conducting site inspections, troubleshooting operational issues, and providing guidance to drilling crews. Additionally, the Director of Regional Operations will maintain communication with senior management to report on performance, issues, and improvements while implementing best practices for geothermal drilling.Principal Duties &amp; Responsibilities:(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)<ul><li>Supervise multiple geothermal drilling sites within their assigned area.</li><li>Ensure drilling operations adhere to project plans, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>Oversee rig crews and ensure proper resource allocation.</li><li>Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.</li><li>Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal drilling regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage drilling crews, ensuring proper training and performance.</li><li>Coordinate with site managers, drillers, and support staff.</li><li>Resolve personnel issues and maintain crew morale.</li><li>Ensure proper maintenance and availability of drilling rigs, tools, and materials.</li><li>Oversee procurement and mobilization of equipment to different drilling sites.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and coordinate supply chain logistics.</li><li>Troubleshoot drilling challenges, such as lost circulation, equipment failures, or geological difficulties.</li><li>Work closely with engineers and geologists to optimize drilling techniques.</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance drilling efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Manage drilling budgets for the assigned area, controlling costs and reducing waste.</li><li>Generate reports on drilling progress, safety incidents, and equipment usage.</li><li>Provide updates to upper management and stakeholders.</li><li>Liaise with government agencies, environmental groups, and contractors.</li><li>Ensure permits and licenses are in place for drilling operations.</li><li>Work with landowners and community representatives to address concerns.</li><li>All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.</li><li>7+ years of experience overseeing a drilling operation within geothermal, or the oil and gas fields required.</li><li>Oversight, preferably in a regional or multi-site environment required.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve goals and objectives.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Solid understanding of operational principles, processes, and best practices.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.</li><li>Willingness to travel within the region as needed.</li><li>Certified Safety Professional (preferred).</li><li>OSHA 30 is required, in lieu of certification, must be willing to complete training within the first 90 days of employment.</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibility:&nbsp;This position has supervisory responsibility.Expected Hours of Work:&nbsp;An Employee is expected to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws, while exempt employees may be required to work additional hours as necessary to fulfill their job responsibilities. Overtime requirements will be determined based on the operational needs of the organization. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Brightcore also offers a comprehensive set of benefits to complement the base salary. The base salary hiring range for this position is $175,000.00-$195,000.00 per year with an annual discretionary bonus.Travel Requirements:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Travel required 100% in the greater Northeast Region of the United States - CT, MA, NY, ME, VT, NH, NJ</li><li>Must be willing to be away from home Monday through Friday &amp; scheduled Saturdays.</li><li>Lodging will be provided for overnight stays.</li></ul>Work Environment:<ul><li>Work site setting.&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp;<ul><li>This is a safety sensitive position.</li></ul><div>Drug &amp; Alcohol-Free Workplace:Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;safe&nbsp;workplace&nbsp;free&nbsp;of&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;and&nbsp;alcohol.&nbsp;All&nbsp;Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;positions&nbsp;require&nbsp;a&nbsp;pre-employment&nbsp;background&nbsp;check&nbsp;that&nbsp;includes&nbsp;prior&nbsp;employment&nbsp;verifications,&nbsp;a&nbsp;criminal&nbsp;history&nbsp;check,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;pre-employment&nbsp;drug&nbsp;screen.In&nbsp;accordance&nbsp;with&nbsp;DOT&nbsp;regulations&nbsp;(49&nbsp;CFR&nbsp;§&nbsp;40.25),&nbsp;Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;is&nbsp;required&nbsp;to&nbsp;obtain&nbsp;prior&nbsp;drug&nbsp;and&nbsp;alcohol&nbsp;testing&nbsp;records&nbsp;for&nbsp;applicants/employees&nbsp;intending&nbsp;to&nbsp;perform&nbsp;safety-sensitive&nbsp;duties&nbsp;for&nbsp;covered&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of&nbsp;Transportation&nbsp;positions.&nbsp;If&nbsp;an&nbsp;applicant/employee&nbsp;refuses&nbsp;to&nbsp;provide&nbsp;written&nbsp;consent&nbsp;for&nbsp;Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;to&nbsp;obtain&nbsp;these&nbsp;records,&nbsp;the&nbsp;individual&nbsp;will&nbsp;not&nbsp;be&nbsp;permitted&nbsp;to&nbsp;perform&nbsp;safety-sensitive&nbsp;functions.Office/Remote/Field Work:We&nbsp;offer&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;structured&nbsp;work&nbsp;arrangements,&nbsp;including&nbsp;remote,&nbsp;hybrid,&nbsp;and&nbsp;field-based&nbsp;assignments,&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;with&nbsp;organizational&nbsp;needs&nbsp;and&nbsp;role-specific&nbsp;requirements.&nbsp;Work&nbsp;arrangements&nbsp;are&nbsp;role-dependent,&nbsp;with&nbsp;guidelines&nbsp;established&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;position&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;and&nbsp;business&nbsp;needs.&nbsp;This&nbsp;policy&nbsp;is&nbsp;subject&nbsp;to&nbsp;change&nbsp;at&nbsp;Brightcore's&nbsp;discretion.Brightcore&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;Overview:Brightcore offers a full slate of medical, dental, and vision benefits including options to enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA).401k&nbsp;Plan:Brightcore&nbsp;currently&nbsp;offers&nbsp;both&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;and&nbsp;Roth&nbsp;401k&nbsp;plans&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;dollar-for-dollar&nbsp;match&nbsp;of&nbsp;up&nbsp;to&nbsp;3%&nbsp;of&nbsp;contributions&nbsp;and&nbsp;$0.50&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;2%&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;total&nbsp;potential&nbsp;match&nbsp;of&nbsp;4%&nbsp;annually.Other&nbsp;Benefits&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Perks:<ul><li>PTO</li><li>Financial&nbsp;Wellness&nbsp;Benefits</li><li>Benefit&nbsp;Concierge&nbsp;Program&nbsp;through&nbsp;Health&nbsp;Advocate</li><li>EAP&nbsp;-&nbsp;Employee&nbsp;Assistance&nbsp;Program</li><li>Disability,&nbsp;Life,&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;AD&amp;D&nbsp;Benefits</li><li>Access&nbsp;to&nbsp;Marketplace&nbsp;for&nbsp;Discounted&nbsp;Goods&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Services</li></ul>Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;bringing&nbsp;together&nbsp;individuals&nbsp;from&nbsp;different&nbsp;backgrounds&nbsp;and&nbsp;perspectives.&nbsp;Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;is&nbsp;an&nbsp;Equal&nbsp;Opportunity&nbsp;Employer,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;equal&nbsp;employment&nbsp;and&nbsp;advancement&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;individuals.&nbsp;We&nbsp;recruit,&nbsp;hire&nbsp;and&nbsp;promote&nbsp;into&nbsp;all&nbsp;job&nbsp;levels&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;qualified&nbsp;applicants&nbsp;without&nbsp;regard&nbsp;to&nbsp;race,&nbsp;color,&nbsp;creed,&nbsp;national&nbsp;origin,&nbsp;religion,&nbsp;sex&nbsp;(including&nbsp;pregnancy),&nbsp;parental&nbsp;status,&nbsp;age,&nbsp;disability,&nbsp;genetic&nbsp;information,&nbsp;citizenship&nbsp;status,&nbsp;veteran&nbsp;status,&nbsp;gender&nbsp;identity&nbsp;or&nbsp;expression,&nbsp;transgender&nbsp;status,&nbsp;sexual&nbsp;orientation,&nbsp;marital,&nbsp;family&nbsp;or&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;status,&nbsp;political&nbsp;affiliation&nbsp;or&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;military&nbsp;service,&nbsp;domestic&nbsp;violence&nbsp;victim&nbsp;status,&nbsp;sexual&nbsp;or&nbsp;reproductive&nbsp;health&nbsp;decisions,&nbsp;caregiver&nbsp;status,&nbsp;traits&nbsp;historically&nbsp;associated&nbsp;with&nbsp;race,&nbsp;including&nbsp;but&nbsp;not&nbsp;limited&nbsp;to&nbsp;hair&nbsp;texture&nbsp;and&nbsp;protective&nbsp;hairstyles&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;other&nbsp;status&nbsp;protected&nbsp;under&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;federal,&nbsp;state&nbsp;and&nbsp;local&nbsp;laws.&nbsp;Brightcore&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;is&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;providing&nbsp;equal&nbsp;employment&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;employment,&nbsp;including&nbsp;job&nbsp;assignment&nbsp;and&nbsp;compensation.We&nbsp;respect&nbsp;the&nbsp;laws&nbsp;enforced&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;EEOC&nbsp;and&nbsp;are&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;to&nbsp;going&nbsp;above&nbsp;and&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;in&nbsp;fostering&nbsp;diversity&nbsp;across&nbsp;our&nbsp;company.This job description provides a general overview of the expectations and basic duties of the job and is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities. Brightcore Energy will assign additional duties and tasks that it deems necessary to meet the requirements of the position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div>

Director, Regional Drilling Operations

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