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Airswift

Lead SURF Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

The position focuses on SURF engineering, subsea decommissioning and offshore execution support, with close interaction across structural, marine, wells, construction, SSU and regulatory teams. This ...

WorleyParsons

Offshore Field Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$82.66 - $165.31/hr

- Offshore Field Engineer (HOU04DT) Offshore Field Engineer - HOU04DT Company : Worley Primary ... decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in ...

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Worley

Offshore Field Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

... decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in ... Role Summary The Offshore Field Engineer provides on-site technical, coordination, and execution ...

Worley

Lead SURF Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

S. offshore regulatory frameworks (BSEE, BOEM, USCG). Subsea Decommissioning & Removal Engineering * Lead engineering for subsea decommissioning including cutting, recovery, flushing, purging ...

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters.* Negotiate and draft full ...

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Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX

$133K - $181K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

The Woodlands, TX

$124K - $169K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters. * Negotiate and draft full ...

Worley

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience in maintenance engineering, asset integrity, reliability, or operations support within offshore, oil and gas, heavy industrial, or decommissioning environments. * Working knowledge of ...

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How much do offshore decommissioning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore decommissioning in Texas is $58.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.81 and $68.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore decommissioning?

An Offshore Decommissioning job involves the safe removal, disposal, or repurposing of offshore oil and gas infrastructure once it reaches the end of its operational life. This includes dismantling platforms, pipelines, and subsea structures while ensuring minimal environmental impact and compliance with regulations. Professionals in this field work in project management, engineering, logistics, and environmental remediation. The job requires coordination between multiple stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and environmental agencies.

What skills and qualifications are needed for offshore decommissioning?

Success in Offshore Decommissioning requires a strong background in engineering, project management, and a solid understanding of offshore structures and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant degree such as mechanical, civil, or petroleum engineering. Familiarity with decommissioning planning software, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and certifications like OPITO and BOSIET is typically necessary. Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help professionals coordinate multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing site conditions. These abilities are vital to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and cost-effective project delivery in complex offshore environments.

What are some typical challenges faced in offshore decommissioning projects?

Professionals in Offshore Decommissioning frequently encounter challenges such as complex logistics, strict environmental regulations, and variable weather conditions that can impact project timelines. Navigating aging infrastructure and unforeseen technical issues often requires creative problem-solving and close collaboration with engineering, environmental, and safety teams. Adapting project plans in real-time and maintaining rigorous safety standards are key parts of the role. These challenges make the work dynamic and require a proactive, flexible approach to ensure safe and compliant decommissioning of offshore structures.

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Lead SURF Engineer

Airswift

Houston, TX • On-site

$97K - $128K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Job Title: Lead SURF Engineer
Duration: 2 years (possibility of extension)
Location: Houston, TX
This opportunity is suited to a highly technical subsea engineering professional looking to play a leading role on a major offshore decommissioning project. The position focuses on SURF engineering, subsea decommissioning and offshore execution support, with close interaction across structural, marine, wells, construction, SSU and regulatory teams. This company offers the chance to contribute to complex subsea scopes with a strong emphasis on technical delivery, compliance and safe project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
SURF Engineering Leadership & Technical Delivery:
  • Provide senior-level subsea engineering expertise across the project lifecycle.
  • Develop subsea technical documentation in line with company and project requirements.
  • Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable design codes including API, DNV and ISO, as well as U.S. offshore regulatory frameworks.
Subsea Decommissioning & Removal Engineering:
  • Lead engineering activities for subsea decommissioning scopes including cutting, recovery, flushing, purging, cleaning and remediation.
  • Develop engineering input for removal procedures, work packs, SIMOPS planning and offshore execution sequences.
  • Support ROV intervention engineering, equipment specification, tooling interfaces and offshore support requirements.
Interface Management & Multi-Discipline Coordination:
  • Coordinate SURF interfaces with structural, marine, pipeline, construction and regulatory teams.
  • Support integration of subsea work scopes into wider decommissioning plans, marine spread plans and SIMOPS strategies.
  • Respond to technical queries, vendor clarifications and offshore execution support needs.
Documentation, Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Prepare subsea engineering deliverables including basis of design, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
  • Ensure subsea documentation aligns with governing project documents and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits, technical assurance reviews and close-out documentation for subsea decommissioning activities.
Required Experience:
  • Experience in subsea or SURF engineering within offshore energy, decommissioning or major subsea projects.
  • Lead-level or senior-level capability in delivering complex subsea engineering scopes.
  • Experience supporting offshore execution, removal engineering and ROV operations.
  • Strong cross-discipline coordination experience across subsea, structural, marine, pipeline and construction functions.
Technical Skills & Tools:
  • Advanced degree in subsea, mechanical, structural, ocean or petroleum engineering.
  • Knowledge of subsea engineering and decommissioning activities including riser abandonment, pipeline decommissioning and subsea structure interface engineering.
  • Experience preparing technical deliverables such as basis of design documents, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
  • Proficiency with subsea engineering tools such as OrcaFlex, Flexcom, PipeLay and SAGE.
  • Working knowledge of API, DNV and ISO design codes.
  • Understanding of U.S. offshore regulatory frameworks including BSEE, BOEM and USCG.
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