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Noble Corporation

Subsea SWAT Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

Whilst onboard the drilling rig, you will work under the guidance of the core crew subsea personnel ... Minimum of 2 years' experience working offshore with Subsea Well Control Systems * Familiarity with ...

Noble Corporation

MPD Technician

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

Support MPD Supervisor in the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems on offshore drilling rigs. Assist rig crew with running, retrieving, and ...

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Houston, TX · Remote

... Rig Operations to execute offshore drilling programs under complex and high-risk environments. 5. Experience with GeoSteering Operations to monitor and guide wellbore placement in real time using ...

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Houston, TX · Remote

... Rig Operations to execute offshore drilling programs under complex and high-risk environments. 5. Experience with GeoSteering Operations to monitor and guide wellbore placement in real time using ...

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Houston, TX · Remote

... Rig Operations to execute offshore drilling programs under complex and high-risk environments. 5. Experience with GeoSteering Operations to monitor and guide wellbore placement in real time using ...

Halliburton

Field Prof-DD, Genl

Houston, TX · Remote

... Rig Operations to execute offshore drilling programs under complex and high-risk environments. 5. Experience with GeoSteering Operations to monitor and guide wellbore placement in real time using ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Odessa, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

At a Glance: Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), Roustabout (Offshore entry-level), Motorman and Derrickman . When completing your ...

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How much do apprentice offshore drilling rig jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice offshore drilling rig in the United States is $19.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Apprentice Offshore Drilling Rig vs Roustabout Offshore Drilling Rig?

AspectApprentice Offshore Drilling RigRoustabout Offshore Drilling Rig
CredentialsBasic safety certifications, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, safety certifications, some experience
Work EnvironmentTraining environment on drilling rigs, supervised tasksManual labor on drilling platforms, equipment handling
Job RoleLearning drilling operations, assisting crewMaintaining equipment, cleaning, assisting with rig operations

While both roles work on offshore drilling rigs, an Apprentice Offshore Drilling Rig is primarily in training, focusing on learning drilling operations under supervision. A Roustabout Offshore Drilling Rig is more experienced, performing manual labor and equipment maintenance. The apprentice role is ideal for those starting their offshore career, whereas roustabouts are essential for daily rig operations.

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Infographic showing various Apprentice Offshore Drilling Rig job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,731 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Bore Rig Operator

Davis H Elliot Company, Inc.

Lawton, OK • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

The Bore Rig Operator requires experience with directional drilling or locating equipment on a drill rig for longer than six months, operating excavating equipment, drilling various types of soil - including rock, handling various types of pipe and PVC, and maintaining customer standards for installation no matter the circumstances. The Bore Rig Operator will also be expected to hand dig in various situations - including across located utilities, in highly congested areas, or in areas where equipment cannot access. They will also need to have knowledge of using a Vactron, and mixing bore mud products, or be willing to learn.

Qualifications

  • Experience with directional bore rigs and locating
  • Ability to effectively lead a crew
  • Willing to travel when necessary
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Class A CDL

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program 
  • Paid Vacation 
  • Servant Leadership Training
  • Uniforms and PPE provided

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