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Offshore H2S Technician Trainee

Broussard, LA · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

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How much do contract offshore oil rig cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract offshore oil rig cook in the United States is $19.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Offshore Oil Rig Cook vs Contract Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout?

AspectContract Offshore Oil Rig CookContract Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout
Primary RolePreparing and serving meals for crewGeneral labor, maintenance, and support tasks
Required CertificationsFood safety, basic safety trainingBasic safety training, physical fitness
Work EnvironmentKitchen and dining areasDecks, equipment, and outdoor areas
Industry UsageCommonly employed on offshore rigsCommonly employed on offshore rigs

The Contract Offshore Oil Rig Cook focuses on meal preparation and catering for crew members, requiring food safety certifications. In contrast, the Contract Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout handles general maintenance and support tasks, emphasizing physical fitness and safety training. Both roles are essential on offshore rigs but differ significantly in daily responsibilities and skill requirements.

How much do offshore chefs get paid?

Offshore oil rig cooks typically earn between $3,000 and $6,000 per month, depending on experience, certifications, and the company. They often work long shifts in remote environments and may receive additional benefits such as housing, travel allowances, and hazard pay.
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Offshore H2S Technician Trainee

Total Safety Us

Broussard, LA

$20 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Total Safety is looking for an Offshore H2S Technician to join their safety conscious team! The Offshore H2S Technician operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an anticipated release.

About Total Safety 

Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Essential Duties:   

  • Must be willing to work offshore for up to 28 days
  • Assist in Rigging up Gas Detection Systems
  • Assist in operation and maintenance gas detection systems and breathing air safety equipment
  • Calibrates gas detection
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly checks on equipment
  • Fit testing of customer’s personnel
  • Must be able to work safely and follow all TS & Customer policies and procedures
  • Completes all Total Safety and Customer documentation associated with assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner. This includes all inspection and repair documents, job cost billable expenses and time sheets.
  • Ensures that all Cascade Air Banks are charged and online. Ensures that all 5, 10 and/or 30 minutes SCBA’s (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) are functional and fully charged. 
  • Ensures operability of both Electric & Diesel Air Compressors.
  • Ensures that proper maintenance including air purification cartridge changes, oil changes and other filter changes have been performed and documented.
  • Performs scheduled air quality checks.
  • Performs other functions and may cross-train as part of training and development.
  • Assist others in facility with inspection, cleaning, servicing, reassembling and testing shop equipment, SCBA’s, manifolds, regulators, hoses and other safety equipment.
  • May stock shelves with clean, tested and ready to use equipment and pull, stage, and load equipment for jobs.
  • Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Maintains ongoing effort to keep equipment clean and respiration masks sanitized.
  • Maintains running inventory of location and availability of safety equipment.
  • Performs basic maintenance and care of assigned vehicle and/or trailer. 
  • Assist others as needed.

Skills and Experience:  

  • INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO LIVE WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE BROUSSARD TOTAL SAFETY OFFICE.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience preferred as H2S Tech or other related field.
  • Experience working Offshore is preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to obtain T-HUET, SAFE GULF or SAFE LAND, RigPass, confined space entry, and rigging training certifications. (Internal training is provided)
  • Ability to travel by mode of boat or helicopter to offshore based drilling rig or production platform 
  • First aid responder training preferred
  • State and OSHA regulations training. (Internal training provided)
  • Knowledge of 30 CFR MMS and Coast Guard regulations 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Working Environment:  

  • Customer Oil & Gas locations offshore, and/or shop.
  • May be frequently exposed to wet, humid, outside and extreme weather conditions and vibration
  • Possible Work Hazards: High pressure, high elevations, chemicals, shop traffic, and off-shore drilling rigs or production platforms.
  • The noise level in work environment is usually moderate to high.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and work at heights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Educational Requirements:  

  • High School diploma or GED  

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Â