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Field Technician - Offshore Wind

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21.50 - $29.50/hr

... offshore oil & gas exploration, or passive sonar operations preferred * Experience in the ... S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other ...

Experience: 5-10 years of experience in mechanical design within the marine/offshore oil & gas ... Travel: 20% required PSRTEK is a reputed technology recruitment and IT staffing brand with a global ...

As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical ... Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and ...

... recruiting for a Wireline Wellsite Supervisor with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Role will be based in Houston with trips offshore to Equatorial Guinea. Required to ...

... recruiting for a Wireline Wellsite Supervisor with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Role will be based in Houston with trips offshore to Equatorial Guinea. Required to ...

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How much do offshore oil recruiter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore oil recruiter in the United States is $27.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do oil and gas recruiters make?

Oil and gas recruiters typically earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, with experienced recruiters or those working in high-demand regions earning higher salaries. Compensation often includes base pay plus commissions or bonuses based on successful placements, and strong industry knowledge and networking skills are important for success.

What are offshore oil recruiters?

Offshore oil recruiters are specialized professionals who help oil and gas companies find and hire qualified candidates for positions on offshore oil rigs and related maritime operations. They understand the unique demands, certifications, and skills required for offshore work. These recruiters often coordinate with both employers and job seekers to ensure a good fit, handling everything from job postings to candidate screening and compliance with industry regulations. Their expertise helps streamline hiring in a challenging and competitive field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Offshore Oil Recruiter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Oil Recruiter, you need a solid understanding of oil and gas industry roles, talent acquisition strategies, and typically a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and recruitment compliance tools is crucial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and resilience set successful recruiters apart in this demanding environment. These capabilities ensure the recruiter can efficiently source qualified candidates, meet offshore staffing needs, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Is it hard to get hired on an offshore oil rig?

Getting hired as an offshore oil recruiter can be competitive due to the specialized skills and certifications required, such as safety training and technical knowledge. Candidates often need relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in challenging environments with long shifts and remote locations.

What are common challenges faced by Offshore Oil Recruiters when sourcing candidates?

Offshore Oil Recruiters often encounter challenges such as a limited pool of qualified candidates with valid offshore certifications and experience working in remote, high-risk environments. Additionally, recruiters must navigate strict industry compliance and safety standards, and coordinate logistics for interviews and onboarding across different time zones. Building strong relationships with both candidates and hiring managers is crucial to streamline the hiring process and ensure the right cultural and technical fit for offshore teams.

What is an offshore recruitment agency?

An offshore recruitment agency is a company that specializes in sourcing and hiring candidates for jobs located outside their home country, often in industries like offshore oil and gas. These agencies handle candidate screening, compliance, and placement processes to meet the specific needs of clients operating in remote or international locations.

What is the highest paying job on an offshore oil rig?

The highest paying job on an offshore oil rig is typically the drilling engineer or drilling supervisor, who oversees drilling operations and ensures safety and efficiency. These roles require specialized technical skills, certifications, and often involve long shifts and remote work environments, leading to higher compensation compared to other rig personnel.
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Infographic showing various Offshore Oil Recruiter job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,641 per year, or $27.2 per hour.

Craft Recruiter - Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS)

Kiewit Corporation

Ingleside, TX

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 79 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 179205 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District 

Department: Human Resources 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) looking for an Craft Recruiter to join our Craft Recruiting team! As a Craft Recruiter you will be a face to our business in supporting KOS's recruiting initiatives to develop a network of the best talent with in-demand skills and experiences. Must be able to successfully recruit and screen talent, and fill a variety of craft roles (Welders, Electricians, Crane Operators, Pipe Welders etc.) against aggressive timelines.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services, a district (or business unit) of Kiewit Corporation that builds structurally complex jackets and topsides for offshore oil drilling rigs. Located in Ingleside, TX, 20 minutes outside of Corpus Christi, the 550-acre fabrication yard is the workplace of 300 staff employees and 1400 craft employees who work in the yard year-round. The projects built by Kiewit Offshore Services require significant equipment planning, detailed cost estimates and schedules, a commitment to safety by all employees, and are truly unforgettable. The Kiewit Offshore Services team is a diverse, tight knit group that enjoys fun team building events such as deep-sea fishing, golfing, and sporting events throughout the year. The employees are extremely schedule driven, high-energy, friendly, and hard workers.

Within the Oil, Gas & Chemical Industry, their teams are the best evidenced by the countless project opportunities from owners who seek their expertise when challenged with complex projects. Kiewit Offshore Service leaders are seeking employees who would enjoy living in Southern Texas, ready for a fast-paced career, trainable, and can work well within a diverse team.  

Location

This position is based out of our Ingleside, TX construction yard/office.

Responsibilities
  • Agility in sourcing strategies for International Craft workforce
  • Collaborates with Operations leaders to determine workforce planning needs and expectations
  • Working knowledge of contracts, scheduling and craft compensation rates to project manpower requirements for each site
  • Possesses advanced knowledge of current and upcoming construction projects
  • Continuous improvement and management of Talent Acquisition systems and processes
  • Coaches hiring managers and estimators on supply and demand of Craft workforce 
  • Analyzes ROI of tools and vendors
  • Accountable for overall Craft recruiting effectiveness
  • Authority to negotiate and approve contracts with third party labor vendors 
  • Broad knowledge of union and nonunion Craft management practices
  • Trains new team members and hiring managers on proper utilization and management of requisitions within ATS and CRM
  • Maintains knowledge of employment laws to ensure compliance across the business
  • Proactively seeks outreach opportunities to develop pipeline
  • Human Resources knowledge such as EEOC, FLSA, diversity recruiting, interview best practices
  • Develops and implements local recruiting strategies across TX and the US as a whole
  • Conducts in depth research on wages, housing and fringe benefits as needed
Qualifications
  • Ideally 2+ year of experience recruiting craft professionals (Welders, Electricians, Crane Operators, Pipe Welders etc.) in the construction industry.
  • Must be bilingual. 
  • Ability to create, measure, and scale the right workflow between candidates, hiring managers and the recruiting team.
  • Demonstrated energy, enthusiasm and initiative
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work individually and in a team environment
  • Ability to recruit, screen, interview, and hire top talent into our business 
  • Emotional Intelligence - Ability to manage emotions in positive ways to communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflicts
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding customer service and problem solving skills
  • Management of the team and process of Recruiting, screening, and interviewing candidates and present the best talent to our hiring managers for consideration in a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Utilize SuccessFactors applicant tracking system, LinkedIn, social media, job boards such as Dice and Careerbuilder, Boolean searches, and professional / networking groups
  • Participate in Annual Review Process, Business Planning, Executing Corporate Policies 

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884