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Offshore Fire Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Tech I- Fire

Richmond, VA · On-site

$37.10K - $50K/yr

The Fire Technician I provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Lead Fire Technician - (RME-I)

La Porte, TX

$35.30K - $47.50K/yr

The Lead Fire Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Lead Fire Technician - (RME-I)

La Porte, TX · On-site

$35.30K - $47.50K/yr

The Lead Fire Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Tech I- Fire

Mechanicsville, VA

$35.90K - $48.30K/yr

The Fire Technician I provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production ...

Tech I- Fire

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$35.90K - $48.30K/yr

The Fire Technician I provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

The Fire Technician III provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

The Lead Fire Systems Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

The Lead Fire Systems Technician provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

Tech I- Fire

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$35.90K - $48.30K/yr

The Fire Technician I provides service inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair for fire ... Trained, authorized, and certified to work both onshore and offshore exploration and production.

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How much do offshore fire jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for offshore fire in the United States is $105,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Offshore Fire job?

An Offshore Fire job involves fire prevention, response, and safety enforcement on offshore oil rigs, platforms, and other marine facilities. Workers in this role are responsible for inspecting fire suppression systems, conducting drills, and responding to emergencies to protect personnel and assets. They must be trained in firefighting, hazardous material handling, and emergency response protocols. Offshore firefighters often work in extreme conditions and follow strict safety regulations to mitigate fire risks in high-risk environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Offshore Fire position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Firefighter, you need specialized fire safety training, in-depth knowledge of fire prevention, and emergency response procedures, usually supported by relevant certifications such as OPITO Offshore Fire Team Member or Leader. Familiarity with firefighting equipment, breathing apparatus, gas detection tools, and offshore safety management systems is essential. Strong teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills help individuals excel in high-pressure situations and remote environments. These competencies ensure the safety of offshore personnel and facilities, enabling quick, effective responses to fires and emergencies.

What are the main challenges faced by Offshore Firefighters while working on oil rigs or other offshore platforms?

Offshore Firefighters often face the unique challenge of responding to emergencies in confined and hazardous environments, far from immediate external support. Working on oil rigs or similar platforms means adapting to difficult weather conditions, limited evacuation routes, and operating heavy firefighting equipment in close quarters. Effective collaboration with onboard safety teams and other emergency response personnel is crucial to managing incidents efficiently. This role requires both physical endurance and mental resilience to remain calm and decisive during critical situations. Overcoming these challenges is vital for maintaining a safe work environment and minimizing risks to both personnel and assets offshore.
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Infographic showing various Offshore Fire job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 96% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,577 per year, or $50.8 per hour.

Offshore Site Safety Technician

Total Safety Us

Broussard, LA

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

Total Safety is looking for full time Offshore Site Safety Technicians to support various Offshore Gulf of Mexico Upstream Operations. Jobs openings vary from supporting Drilling, Construction, P&A and Production Operations.

Total Safetyis 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. 

An offshore site safety technician is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance of offshore operations. This is done by ensuring the work is being done in accordance with a customer’s HSE policy and procedures as well as staying within compliance of B.S.E.E. regulations. This technician acts on behalf the customer as a representative for their HSE department under the guidance of a customer HSE manager. Being an extension of the customer’s HSE group allows our technician to be the bridge for a customer’s office to a site located on an offshore facility/rig. 

Duties on the Job

An offshore site safety technician has a range of daily duties focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel and the environment. The following is a snap shot of their typical daily responsibilities:

  • Toolbox Talks: Leading daily safety briefings to discuss potential risks, safety measures, and updates for the day’s operations.
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Review and oversee all JSAs on location by ensuring they meet the standards of our customer and helping to identify hazards and preventive measures that should be taken.
  • Permits (Hot Work and Confined Space): Oversee the permits on location to ensure they follow the customer's policies as well as are within the government regulations.
  • Monitoring Compliance: Ensuring all personnel are following safety procedures and using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with both, customer policies and government regulations.
  • Incident Response: Responding to and managing any safety incidents or emergencies that arise, such as spills, injuries, or equipment malfunctions by doing initial incident reports and reporting to HSE management for the customer.
  • Hazard Assessments: Continuously assessing tasks and areas for new or evolving risks and implementing control measures.
  • Training Support: Assisting in on-site safety training sessions for both new and experienced personnel.
  • Equipment Checks: Verifying that job/task equipment, safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, alarms, and lifeboats, are inspected as per the policy of the customer and government regulations.
  • Documentation: Keeping detailed records of safety activities, inspections, audits, and any incidents.
  • Communication: Reporting safety observations, incidents, and recommendations to supervisors and relevant teams.
  • B.S.E.E.: Assist in site preparations and on-site inspections from auditors as requested by HSE management and site leadership. 

Training Requirements

  • T-HUET w/CA-EBS and Swing Rope (water survival)
  • Rigger API RP 2D
  • Confined Space: Entry, Attendant, Rescue
  • Air Monitoring
  • Fall Protection with Rescue Planning
  • Fire Fighting – Incipient
  • First Aid – CPR – AED – BBP
  • Hazardous Materials Shipping
  • Marine Trash and Debris
  • Offshore Safety Awareness (SafeGulf)
  • Scaffolding
  • Piping & Vessel Isolations (LOTO)
  • SEMS II Awareness Training
  • NORM / NORM Surveyor

Skills and Experience: 

  • The Offshore Safety Technician must display a thorough understanding of all federal, state, local, company and client regulations. The ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential. 
  • Computer literacy must be sufficient to communicate effectively through emails and prepare written reports and summarize observations, prepare incident reports and statements, basic spreadsheets and time and expense reporting. 
  • Employees will be required to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms. The scope may require climbing access ladders on plant equipment to various heights. At times, the employee must enter several types of process equipment where work is being performed. Work will occur on hard and uneven surfaces like gravel, asphalt, and cement. Where excavations are present soil conditions will be slippery at times and change as work progresses throughout the project. Work will occur in all weather conditions in an outdoor environment. Some projects require work at night. 
  • Employee will be required to perform the scope of the assignment while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to flame retardant clothing, chemical suits, respirators, breathing air equipment, rescue harness, safety harness with lanyards, hardhats, and other equipment required for personal safety. 

Working Environment: 

  • Able to work at various heights, the employee will be exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes, or gases and to changes of weather. 
  • Able to work and support various Offshore Gulf of Mexico Upstream Operations.

Educational Requirements: 

  • Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or industrial related safety and health experience. 

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.

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