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ConocoPhillips

Oiler - Marine

Houston, TX · On-site

The Oiler is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the ... Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than ...

Seattle Northwest Yachts

Marine Outboard Mechanic

Seattle, WA · On-site

$31 - $37/hr

Key Responsibilities · Perform routine maintenance and service on outboard engines: oil and filter ... Working Hours & Compensation · Full-time position; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm · Compensation ...

San Francisco Boat Works

Marine Mechanic

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

This is a full-time, on-site role at our boatyard. Key Responsibilities * Diagnose, repair, and ... Perform preventive maintenance: oil/filters, cooling systems, fuel systems, ignition, timing, belts ...

Seattle Northwest Yachts

Marine Outfitter

Seattle, WA · On-site

... such as oil and filter changes, cooling system flushes, and comprehensive winterization ... Working Hours & Compensation · Full-time position; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm · Compensation ...

The Boat Guy Inc

Marine Technician

Cataumet, MA · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

The Boat Guy Inc. is seeking a full-time skilled and detail-oriented Marine Mechanic / Technician ... Perform scheduled maintenance on boats and marine equipment, including oil changes, filter ...

The Boat Guy Inc

Marine Technician

Cataumet, MA · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

The Boat Guy Inc. is seeking a full-time skilled and detail-oriented Marine Mechanic / Technician ... Perform scheduled maintenance on boats and marine equipment, including oil changes, filter ...

Seattle Northwest Yachts

Marine Inboard Mechanic

Seattle, WA · On-site

$31 - $37/hr

... routine (oil and fluid changes, filter replacement, belt/hoses inspection, cooling system ... Working Hours & Compensation · Full-time position; Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm · Compensation ...

Your Boat Club LLC

Marine Technician

Eagle, WI · On-site

$17/hr

This is a full-time, seasonal position, which typically runs from mid-April to mid-December. Duties ... Making oil and other fluid changes. * Performing preventative maintenance on vessels. * Driving and ...

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How much do full time marine oiler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time marine oiler in the United States is $30.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time marine oiler?

Full Time Marine Oilers are crew members who work aboard ships, primarily responsible for lubricating, cleaning, and maintaining the vessel’s engines and other mechanical equipment. They support the engineering team by checking oil and fluid levels, performing routine machinery inspections, and ensuring all moving parts are properly serviced to keep the ship running smoothly. Marine Oilers typically work full-time shifts, often on a rotational schedule, and must comply with safety and environmental regulations. This role is essential for the safe and efficient operation of marine vessels.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a full time marine oiler onboard a vessel?

As a Full Time Marine Oiler, your daily responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining engine room machinery, lubricating moving parts, checking fluid levels, and assisting engineers with routine maintenance and repairs. You’ll also perform regular inspections to identify potential issues, keep detailed logs of equipment performance, and help ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The work environment is highly collaborative, requiring close coordination with engineers and other crew members to keep vessel operations running smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time marine oiler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Marine Oiler, you need a solid understanding of marine engine operation, mechanical maintenance skills, and a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with the appropriate endorsements. Familiarity with engine room monitoring systems, oiling equipment, and safety protocols is typically required, along with certifications like STCW Basic Safety Training. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions under pressure are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for maintaining vessel safety, ensuring efficient engine performance, and supporting the smooth operation of maritime voyages.

What is the difference between Full Time Marine Oiler vs Deckhand?

AspectFull Time Marine OilerDeckhand
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Marine Oiler CertificationSTCW Basic Safety, Basic Safety Training
Work EnvironmentEngine room, machinery maintenanceDeck, exterior of vessel, cargo handling
Job FocusLubricating and maintaining machineryGeneral deck duties, cargo, mooring

Full Time Marine Oilers primarily work in engine rooms maintaining machinery, requiring specific certifications. Deckhands work on the vessel's deck performing general duties. Both roles are essential in maritime operations but differ in environment and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Marine Oiler job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,568 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Oiler - Marine

Houston, TX • On-site

ConocoPhillips
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 87 rated oil and gas companies

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Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Polar Tankers Overview
Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.
Description
If you are selected as the Offshore Oiler, you will be working under the direction of the First Assistant Engineer and the Junior Engineer. The Oiler must have a good understanding of all Engine room machinery and auxiliary systems to assist in recognizing trends, assisting with plant operations and troubleshooting, and responding to casualties. The Oiler is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the enforcement of rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution prevention. In addition, the Oiler performs routine maintenance and assists engineers with repairs of shipboard machinery and is also responsible for making good rounds of the equipment, recording pressure and temperature readings, and reporting any anomalies.
Position Overview
This is a Safety Sensitive position.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Your responsibilities may include:
  • Monitoring equipment and performing maintenance
  • Cleaning main engine scavenge air box
  • Cleaning lube and fuel oil purifiers and filters
  • Tank soundings and topping off tanks as directed
  • After being trained, assisting with crane and rigging operations
  • Cleaning deck, engine room, and living spaces as required
  • Performing general maintenance on all equipment
  • Chipping, scraping, and painting equipment and structures
  • Lubricating / greasing machinery
  • Typically works 12-hour days (includes 4 hours of overtime)

Qualifications - External
Basic/Required:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
  • Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
  • Able Seafarer - Engine
  • Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
  • Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following:
  • Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
  • Push/pull up to 200 pounds
  • Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
  • Lift from floor to overhead and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Climb various ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height
  • Perform maintenance on equipment
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Physically attend to vessels including confined space entry and environmental extremes
  • Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
  • Work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • Work alone a high percentage of the time

Preferred:
  • 1+ years of experience working on a crude oil tanker
  • 1+ years of experience working on a product tanker
  • Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
  • Basic Training endorsement
  • Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement
  • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties endorsement (VPDSD)
  • Security Awareness endorsement
  • Tankerman Assistant endorsement (not barges) or Tankerman P.I.C.
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work overtime
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
  • Ability to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company's operating procedures and safety protocols
  • Organized, efficient and a methodical problem solver
  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
  • Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
  • Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

All unlicensed employees earn paid leave on the basis of twenty-six (26) days paid leave for every thirty (30) days of sea service. Tour lengths range from 65-85 days with an average tour of seventy-five (75) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.
This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.
Successful applicants are all ConocoPhillips employees represented by the in-house associations, the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union (AMEU) for Unlicensed.
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Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
  • Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
  • Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
  • Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
  • Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.
We don't just offer jobs-we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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