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Wood Plc

Operator B - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA · On-site

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Wood

Operator B - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA · On-site

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Wood

Operator B - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience in the oil and gas ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Wood Plc

Operator B - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience in the oil and gas ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Total Safety

Offshore Fire Technician I

Broussard, LA · On-site

... an offshore oil and gas environment. May occasionally rely on senior team members and office ... or firefighting plan. • Learn to properly operate a multi-meter. • Willing to train and/or ...

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

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 entry level offshore oil rig firefighter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level offshore oil rig firefighter in the United States is $26.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter vs Entry Level Offshore Oil Rig Medic?

AspectEntry Level Offshore Oil Rig FirefighterEntry Level Offshore Oil Rig Medic
Required CertificationsFirefighting certification, CPR, First AidBasic medical training, CPR, First Aid
Work EnvironmentFire suppression, rescue operations, emergency responseMedical assistance, patient care, health monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageOil rigs, offshore platforms, emergency response teamsOil rigs, offshore platforms, health and safety teams

While both roles require CPR and First Aid certifications and work in offshore environments, the Entry Level Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter focuses on fire suppression and rescue, whereas the Entry Level Offshore Oil Rig Medic provides medical care and patient support. Both are essential for safety on offshore platforms but serve different emergency response functions.

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Operator B - Offshore - US

Operator B - Offshore - US

Wood Plc

Lafayette, LA • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience with offshore production facilities. Wood offers health benefits, 401k, vacation and more. Work schedule of 14x14  with a work terminal out of Galliano, LA.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Can operate, maintain and repair most productions facility equipment, quarters and activities on a daily basis which include good housekeeping, parts and material storage, record keeping, shipping and receiving.
  • Can operate, monitor, test, and maintain production equipment and safety devices from the wellhead to the sales line.
  • Can monitor the performance of wells and production, calculate daily rates, well testing, perform some trouble shooting, monitor discharge water produced.
  • Can perform many of the record keeping requirements by BSEE and USCG on the following:  weekly / monthly safety meetings, emergency evacuation and response plan, abandon platform, boarding personnel briefing on emergency procedures, etc.
  • Can operate, test, maintain, repair and record keep most safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart. 
  • Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations.
  • Can operate and maintain most rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and little supervision.
  • Can monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range.  
Skills / Qualifications

Required: 

  2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas production, or accelerated on the job training in lieu of 3 yrs.

Preferred: 

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

High school diploma or equivalent          

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER

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