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Seatrium

Sr. Drafter

Houston, TX · On-site

Job Title This position designs components for drilling equipment and other mechanical systems. Familiarity w/ Offshore Mobile Jack-Up Rig Design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor, Material ...

Seatrium

Sr. Drafter

Houston, TX · On-site

Job Title This position designs components for drilling equipment and other mechanical systems. Familiarity w/ Offshore Mobile Jack-Up Rig Design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor, Material ...

Altrad Sparrows

Offshore Crane Mechanic - Slidell, LA

Slidell, LA · On-site

$22.50 - $29.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Grand Junction, CO

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Odessa, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Oklahoma City, OK

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Altrad Sparrows

Offshore Crane Operator - Houma, LA

Houma, LA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We specialize in delivering structured and tailored solutions to meet our clients' lifting, mechanical handling, and fluid power requirements, whether that's on a drilling rig, a fixed offshore ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Tyler, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Odessa, TX · On-site

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Barnesville, OH

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Seatrium

Sr. Drafter

Houston, TX

This position designs components for drilling equipment and other mechanical systems. Familiarity w/ Offshore Mobile Jack-Up Rig Design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor, Material Specifications ...

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Dickinson, ND

$25 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 full time offshore drilling rig jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time offshore drilling rig in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time offshore drilling rig?

A Full Time Offshore Drilling Rig job involves working on a drilling platform located at sea, where workers help extract oil or gas from beneath the ocean floor. These positions can include roles such as drillers, rig operators, engineers, and support staff, all working together to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations. Employees typically work long shifts, often in rotations, and live on the rig for extended periods. Safety and teamwork are crucial due to the challenging and hazardous environment of offshore drilling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time offshore drilling rig worker?

To thrive as a Full-Time Offshore Drilling Rig Worker, you need strong mechanical aptitude, physical fitness, and knowledge of drilling operations, often backed by industry certifications like Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET). Familiarity with drilling equipment, safety management systems, and specialized software for rig operations is typically required. Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency in challenging environments. These competencies are essential to ensure operational safety, minimize risks, and support continuous production on offshore rigs.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working on a full time offshore drilling rig, and how can they be managed?

Working full-time on an offshore drilling rig presents unique challenges, such as extended periods away from home, adapting to shift work, and coping with physically demanding tasks in a remote environment. Teamwork and strong communication skills are essential, as employees work closely together in confined quarters and must rely on each other for safety. Rig workers can manage these challenges by maintaining strong support networks, following strict safety protocols, and taking advantage of training and wellness resources provided by employers. Over time, these experiences can build resilience and open up opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialized technical roles.

What is the difference between Full Time Offshore Drilling Rig vs Offshore Drilling Engineer?

AspectFull Time Offshore Drilling RigOffshore Drilling Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications, safety training, technical skillsEngineering degree, certifications in drilling operations
Work EnvironmentOnboard offshore rigs, remote, physically demandingOffshore offices, onshore planning, site supervision
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas companies, drilling contractorsOil & gas companies, engineering firms
Search & Comparison IntentJobs on offshore rigs, crew rolesEngineering roles, technical planning

Full Time Offshore Drilling Rigs are operational platforms where crew members perform hands-on tasks in challenging offshore environments. Offshore Drilling Engineers focus on planning, designing, and overseeing drilling operations from onshore or offshore offices. While both roles are integral to offshore drilling, the rig role emphasizes physical work onboard, whereas the engineer role involves technical planning and supervision.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Offshore Drilling Rig job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,884 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Sr. Drafter

Seatrium

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title

This position designs components for drilling equipment and other mechanical systems. Familiarity w/ Offshore Mobile Jack-Up Rig Design. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor, Material Specifications, Welding, Scantlings, etc. You are to successfully support the Design and Construction of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units by checking design drawings to insure all information is correct prior to being released to our customer, plus design drafting duties when required. You will work in direct support of an Engineer at the direction of the drafting supervisor

Job Requirements

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Specifies components.
  • Generates Bills of Materials
  • Documents the project with "as built" drawings, as required
  • Provides technical support for fabrication and assembly as needed
  • Assists Drafters in developing the design of products
  • Prepares and carries out original or adaptations to designs and design changes
  • Prepares sketches and completes detail and layout drawings
  • Makes layouts and details of components
  • May prepare supporting documentation
  • Trains or coaches employees
  • Promptly reports issues to management
  • Proficient in Autodesk Inventor
  • Proficient with using Autodesk Vault

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Associate's degree (A.A.) in Computer Aided Drafting, or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school and a minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to use 2D/3D CAD software required
  • Ability to create schematics, bills of material, specifications, customer and manufacturing documentation

Preferred Skills:

  • Ability to use MRP systems preferred
  • Excellent communication with people at all levels of the organization
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

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Seatrium Limited

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