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Wood

Planner- Offshore-Deepwater

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$51K - $70K/yr

Mechanical or Instrument & Electrical maintenance disciplines. * Performing detailed planning of a ... Operations/Maintenance Technician plus 8 years of Planning experience Bachelor's degree preferred ...

Wood Plc

Planner- Offshore-Deepwater

Lafayette, LA · On-site

$51K - $70K/yr

Mechanical or Instrument & Electrical maintenance disciplines. * Performing detailed planning of a ... Operations/Maintenance Technician plus 8 years of Planning experience Bachelor's degree preferred ...

EnerMech

... Technician, Tube Instrument Fitter to join the Fluid Power Products team in Houston. This role is ... Travel to customer facilities and offshore/onshore job sites as required. Required Qualifications

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Midland, TX

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Big Spring, TX

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Stanton, TX · On-site

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Lamesa, TX

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Garden City, TX · On-site

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Stanton, TX · On-site

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Sterling City, TX · On-site

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Stanton, TX · On-site

Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and ... offshore production plant * High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Midland, TX

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

Overview Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules ... offshore production plant * Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and ...

Danos, LLC

I&E Technician

Midland, TX · On-site

Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and ... offshore production plant * Is familiar with regulations applicable to the operations of oil and ...

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How much do offshore instrument technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore instrument technician in the United States is $30.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore instrument technician?

An Offshore Instrument Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation and control systems on offshore oil and gas platforms. They ensure that equipment such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors function correctly to maintain safe and efficient operations. This role requires troubleshooting faults, calibrating instruments, and working with other engineering teams to optimize system performance. Technicians must follow strict safety protocols and may work in challenging offshore environments for extended periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore instrument technician?

To thrive as an Offshore Instrument Technician, you need solid technical knowledge of instrumentation, electronics, and process control systems, typically supported by a relevant technical diploma or apprenticeship. Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, calibration tools, and industry certifications like CompEx or NVQ are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial to ensure the reliable and safe operation of offshore facilities, where timely maintenance and troubleshooting prevent costly downtime.

What is a typical work schedule like for an offshore instrument technician, and what challenges should I expect offshore?

Offshore Instrument Technicians often work in rotational shifts, such as two weeks on and two weeks off, involving 12-hour shifts while stationed on offshore platforms or rigs. You can expect a physically demanding environment, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of critical instrumentation used in process control. Working offshore means adapting to confined living quarters, strict safety protocols, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams such as electricians, engineers, and operations personnel. While challenging, the role offers a unique team atmosphere, opportunities for overtime pay, and clear pathways for career advancement into senior technician or supervisory roles.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Instrument Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,743 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Planner- Offshore-Deepwater

Lafayette, LA • On-site

Wood
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$51K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is searching for an Offshore Planner that has experience in the oil and gas industry primiarly on offshore production platforms preferred.

The work schedule of 14x14 crew changing out of Lake Charles, LA.

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

  • Mechanical or Instrument & Electrical maintenance disciplines.
  • Performing detailed planning of a work order from creation to completion in support of standards that involve requisitioning of resources and materials aligned with operational priorities and completion dates.
  • Developing detailed Job Plan Packets.
  • Identifying all the tasks required to effectively and efficiently define a job plan.
  • Estimating the time required for individual segments and the total job.
  • Identifying the skills required to accomplish each task.
  • Developing work and manpower requirement estimates.
  • Identifying and estimating special tool and equipment requirements.
  • Identifying and estimating lifting equipment needs.
  • Identifying and estimating contract service requirements.
  • Identifying and estimating rental equipment requirements.
  • Area process and support equipment and related components.
  • Work and safety permits/procedures.
  • Ensuring that all major equipment and material is ordered and deliveries are complete prior to the scheduled start date.
  • Reading and interpreting equipment and design drawings.
  • Reading and interpreting vendor information.
  • Initiating the procurement process for materials and services (SAP requisitions).
  • Supporting site Planning and be responsible for transactional and historical tracking.
  • Consistently producing quality planned work orders placing them in a ready-to-schedule status.
  • Additional duties per Supervisor.
Skills / Qualifications

Required:

               5+ years in a Planning role with experience working on planning tool software

               Must have working experience with SAP software

               5+ years in Mechanical or I&E related work experience

               Willingness to work a 14/14 rotational schedule

               High School diploma/GED

 

Preferred:

               Operations/Maintenance Technician plus 8 years of Planning experience

               Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with 6+ years of Planning experience

               Experience on planning tool SAP S4 Hana preferred 

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 (EEO)

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.

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