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How much do offshore oil rig paramedic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore oil rig paramedic in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an offshore oil rig paramedic?

As an Offshore Oil Rig Paramedic, your daily responsibilities include providing immediate emergency medical care, conducting regular health checks, and managing minor illnesses or injuries for on-site personnel. You also maintain medical supplies, keep accurate health records, and deliver safety briefings or first aid training sessions for the crew. Collaboration with the rig’s safety officers and communicating with onshore medical teams via telemedicine are routine. This role requires a proactive approach to health and safety, ensuring preparedness for medical emergencies in a remote and challenging environment.

What is an offshore oil rig paramedic?

An Offshore Oil Rig Paramedic is a medical professional responsible for providing emergency and routine healthcare to crew members working on offshore oil rigs. They handle medical emergencies, minor injuries, and illnesses while ensuring health and safety protocols are met. Paramedics may also assist with workplace safety training, medical evacuations, and maintaining medical supplies. Due to the remote location, they must be highly self-sufficient and capable of managing various medical situations with limited resources.

Do offshore oil rigs hire paramedics?

Offshore oil rigs often hire paramedics to provide emergency medical care and support for workers in remote environments. Paramedics on rigs typically need certifications such as EMT or paramedic licenses, and they must be prepared to handle medical emergencies in challenging conditions. These roles are essential for ensuring safety and rapid response during incidents offshore.

How to be an offshore oil rig paramedic?

To become an offshore oil rig paramedic, you typically need to have a valid paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT) certification, relevant healthcare experience, and specialized training in offshore safety and survival skills. Additional certifications such as H2S (hydrogen sulfide) awareness and firefighting are often required, along with the ability to work in remote, high-pressure environments on a rotational schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore oil rig paramedic?

To thrive as an Offshore Oil Rig Paramedic, you need advanced emergency medical training (such as EMT-P or paramedic certification), offshore medical experience, and strong first aid skills. Familiarity with medical equipment, telemedicine technologies, and safety systems like HSE protocols is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and resilience in high-pressure, remote environments set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies ensure you can deliver effective medical care and emergency response, supporting crew safety and well-being in isolated offshore settings.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Oil Rig Paramedic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,832 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Lead Remotely Operated Surveyor

Oceaneering International, Inc.

Morgan City, LA • On-site, Remote

$68K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Oceaneering rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

367th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

The Remote Operated Survey Lead is responsible for leading and executing complex surveys and positioning tasks from the office-based remote-operating control center (OROC). This role provides advanced technical support and oversight for remote survey operations on Oceaneering OPG projects, drilling rigs, and other opportunity vessels, including the setup and integration of remotely operated equipment. The Lead acts as a subject matter expert and mentor within the team, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This role is a US-based position located in Morgan City, LA, and requires a daily on-site work schedule. Requires employee to be capable of traveling to various locations as required for business needs. Also requires to be able to support nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support projects.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.
As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world - from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty E-ROV and Freedom AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance. 

REQUIRED

  • Two (3) Plus+ Years in an offshore Survey or Marine Construction related field 

  • Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

  • Must have computer skills 

DESIRED

  • Two-year technical degree or University degree

  • Understanding Geomatics and surveying best practices

  • Five (7) pluses+ years in offshore Survey or Marine Construction related field

  • Understanding of navigation, positioning and acoustic surveying

  • Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal

  • Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Team Leadership/ Decision Making/ Planning and Organizing/ Developing Others:

  • Expresses pride in the group and encourages people to feel good about their accomplishments

  • Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others

  • Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively

  • Skill to recognize when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority

  • Ability to establish and maintain project priorities

  • Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others

  • Ability to conduct training for an appropriate audience

Health and Safety/ Technology/ Stress Management/ Flexibility:

  • Knowledge of methods and techniques used in safety inspections and accident prevention

  • Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of safety and health as it relates to employees and the public

  • Skill to work effectively under pressure

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments as well as adverse conditions such as weather, equipment problems and job conditions

  • Have a good sense of direction (able to self-navigate)

  • Be able to perform basic field calculations

  • Ability to use various information technology systems required for successful job performance

Client Focus/ Communication/ Ethics and Integrity:

  • Ability to determine and meet customer needs

  • Ability to promote and be accountable for quality customer service

  • Respond to clients in a positive and truthful manner

  • Solves customer problems quickly and effectively

  • Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility

  • Maintain inter-office and project confidentiality

  • Respond politely to members of the community

  • Working as a team member/ getting along with co-workers

  • Responding in a positive manner to supervision

Working Conditions 

  • Includes exposure to contaminants

  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures

  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

  • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

  • Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

Benefits Statement 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

  • Lead remote monitoring and support for offshore vessels conducting survey tasks, ensuring adherence to best practices and project requirements.

  • Oversee and coordinate 12-hour operational rotations from the shore station, providing guidance and troubleshooting for junior surveyors.

  • Operate and optimize PC-based navigation systems, delivering advanced guidance and quality control to offshore teams.

  • Temporarily relocate to alternate sites as needed for operational contingencies or project leadership.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for offshore employees, facilitating clear communication and safe work procedures.

  • Champion HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) and quality performance, driving compliance and continuous improvement.

  • Develop and deliver training for OII and client-specific safety and quality requirements.

  • Participate in and help shape the Oceaneering Competency Management Program, mentoring less experienced staff.

  • Manage complex job tasks and project deliverables as requested by clients or project managers.

  • Proactively identify and report unsafe conditions or practices, ensuring swift resolution.

  • Oversee the care, safety, and deployment of company equipment, including installation of survey equipment on ocean-going vessels.

  • Lead or contribute to technical investigations, process improvements, and innovation initiatives.
  • Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support organizational objectives.

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