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Mechanic - Offshore

Houma, LA

In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment ... oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. * Check and set mechanical clearances to comply ...

Noble Corporation

The role partners closely with HR Advisors, Regional HR leaders, Operations, Rig Managers, Talent ... Experience in the energy, maritime, or oil and gas industry preferred.* Bachelor's degree in Human ...

NABORS

FIELD.RIG MANAGER I

Tyler, TX · On-site

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required ... firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

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NORTH DAKOTA RIG MANAGER I

Williston, ND · On-site

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required ... firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Wood Plc

Operator A - Offshore (Shelf)

Lafayette, LA · On-site

... oil and gas industry. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of Venice, LA. The ideal ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Wood

Operator A - Offshore (Shelf)

Lafayette, LA

... oil and gas industry. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of Venice, LA. The ideal ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA

$13.25 - $18/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

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An Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter is responsible for preventing, controlling, and extinguishing fires on oil rigs. They conduct fire safety inspections, maintain firefighting equipment, and train crew members in emergency response procedures. In the event of a fire, they work quickly to mitigate risks, protect personnel, and minimize damage. Their role is critical in ensuring the overall safety of offshore operations.

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Offshore Oil Rig Firefighters require specialized training in fire safety, emergency response, and hazardous materials handling, usually backed by firefighting certifications such as NFPA 1001 and offshore-specific courses like BOSIET. Familiarity with fire suppression systems, breathing apparatus, and advanced rescue equipment is essential for responding to complex emergencies on rigs. Strong teamwork, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills help individuals excel in high-pressure situations. These competencies are crucial to quickly containing emergencies, protecting lives, and minimizing operational downtime in the challenging offshore environment.

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Working as a firefighter on an offshore oil rig involves living and working in a remote, confined environment where safety is the top priority. Your daily routine includes inspecting fire systems, conducting drills, maintaining equipment, and staying prepared for a variety of emergencies, from fires and chemical spills to medical situations. Firefighters typically operate as part of a close-knit emergency response team, collaborating closely with rig personnel and safety managers. Shifts are often long and structured in rotations (such as two weeks on the rig, then two weeks off), which allows for dedicated focus during work periods and extended downtime afterward. This role offers opportunities for career advancement into supervisory or safety management positions for those with experience and exemplary performance.

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Mechanic - Offshore

Houma, LA

Wood
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Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is searching for a Mechanic with extensive offshore experience in the oil and gas industry on a production platform. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of either Abbeville, Houma or Santa Fe.

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

  • Operates, tests, maintains, repairs and record keep required data on all safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart. This includes such devices as control valves, actuators, sensors, pilots, pressures, and temperature or level controllers. In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations.
  • Operation and maintenance of all rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range.  
  • Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as generators, turbines, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Maintains documentation (records), as required, on all work performed by loading these records into work management software program.
  • Repair and replace seals and properly align shafts in various types of pumps including, but not limited to, centrifugal, water, chemical or crude oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps.
  • Check and set mechanical clearances to comply with OEM specified tolerances using dial test indicators, feeler gauges micrometers, calipers, strain gauges, deflection gauge, etc...
  • Perform all preventative maintenance in accordance with applicable company procedures.
  • Record all maintained data in proper logs or maintenance records.
  • Monitor operating parameters on equipment; make adjustments, report unusual conditions to platform supervisor.
  • Additional duties per Supervisor.
Skills / Qualifications

Required:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3-5 years offshore mechanic experience on a production platform required; Must have experience working on production platform equipment as well as turbine experience.  

Preferred:  Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; ; 5-8 years offshore experience on a production platform preferred. Solar Turbine and CAT C15 diesel generator experience 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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