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Saipem

Offshore Structural Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

... welding, tolerance and functional data). Supervise/Approve steel structures design drawings ... Offshore Oil and Gas / Wind industries Languages: English Technical Skills: see above IT Skills:

Helmerich Payne

U.S. Rig Based Positions

Tyler, TX

$25 - $34.50/hr

At a Glance: Non-supervisory rig-based drilling positions include positions such as Floorman (entry-level), Roustabout (Offshore entry-level), Motorman and Derrickman . When completing your ...

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Seatrax Inc

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Gulf Island

Offshore Rigger

Houma, LA · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

Rig-up equipment and materials are scheduled to go on or leave offshore vessels and platforms. Assist welders and fitters in grinding, buffing, rigging, etc. * Properly rig slings to ensure proper ...

Gulf Island

Offshore Rigger

Houma, LA · On-site

$22 - $28.25/hr

Rig-up equipment and materials are scheduled to go on or leave offshore vessels and platforms. Assist welders and fitters in grinding, buffing, rigging, etc. * Properly rig slings to ensure proper ...

Total Safety

Offshore H2S Technician

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... a offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for or an ... Ensures that proper maintenance including air purification cartridge changes, oil changes and other ...

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

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore oil rig welding in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.86 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as an Offshore Oil Rig Welder, you need advanced welding skills, a strong understanding of metal fabrication, and typically certification such as AWS or equivalent offshore welding qualifications. Experience with specialized equipment like MIG, TIG, and stick welding tools, as well as compliance with safety and maritime regulations, is essential. Physical stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities are vital soft skills in this field. These competencies are crucial for maintaining structural integrity, ensuring safety in challenging conditions, and supporting reliable operations on offshore rigs.

What is the typical work environment like for an Offshore Oil Rig Welder?

Offshore Oil Rig Welders work in a highly dynamic and physically demanding environment, often spending weeks at sea in rotational shifts. You will be part of a tight-knit crew, collaborating closely with engineers, rig technicians, and safety personnel to perform repair and maintenance tasks on the rig’s critical infrastructure. The workspace can be noisy, confined, and exposed to harsh weather, so adherence to strict safety protocols is essential. Many find the camaraderie and sense of accomplishment rewarding, and the role offers competitive compensation with opportunities for career advancement into supervisory or inspection positions.

What is an Offshore Oil Rig Welding job?

An Offshore Oil Rig Welding job involves welding and repairing metal structures on oil rigs located in oceans or seas. Welders work on pipelines, platforms, and machinery to ensure structural integrity and safety. The job requires knowledge of various welding techniques, including underwater and high-pressure welding. It often involves working in challenging environments with strict safety protocols. Welders must have certifications and experience in offshore operations.

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Offshore Structural Engineer

Saipem

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Company description:
Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.
We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as "One Company", our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.
Purpose of the position: As Offshore Structural Engineer, you will respond to the Offshore Structural Lead and be part of the Asset Based Business Line within the Engineering function. You will support the ongoing EPCI projects that Saipem has in the Americas region performing structural calculations, design for lifting and rigging, and seafastening.
How can you support us? Here below your responsibilities:
  • In charge of the design of incorporated subsea structures and/or associated installation aids and sea-fastening, for deepwater and shallow water field development.
  • Perform technical tasks assigned by the Subsea Structural Lead such as structural analyses, calculations, design, verification or study activities, specification/requisition writing.
  • Provide data to Designers to allow the creation of 3D and 2D design drawings. Review the design drawings.
  • Interface with other Project Specialists (installation, geotechnical, flowline, subsea equipment, fabrication, etc.) and Designers.
  • Cumulate an experience about the design limitation and constraint imposed by offshore installation and related vessels.
  • Provide support to the Subsea Structural lead for coordination and review of technical activities performed inside or outside Saipem.
  • Participate and contribute to:
    • Project progress meeting,
    • Engineering coordination meetings
    • Interface meetings with Client, other Contractors and Sub-Contractors
    • Technical review meeting (concerning Procurement, Engineering, Fabrication, Operation, Interface)
    • HSE meetings
    • Risk Assessment
  • Design structural systems and components, pursuing objectives of robust engineering and design optimization in term of costs, fabrication simplicity, constructability and safety, in particular
  • Select the most relevant design loads and boundary condition to maximize the installation and in-place acceptable configurations, even unexpected, but always reasonably
  • Check the selected design comply with all the structure functionalities, including constructability and offshore installability constraints
  • Select the profiles and materials as standard as possible to simplify the procurement. Local procurement can be a constraint if requested by the project
  • Check the permanent structures are sufficiently reliable for a long time, without maintenance during the subsea field life.
  • Particularly considering need of redundancy, high reliability, as well as corrosion and fatigue aspect
  • Check that the installation aids are focused on the operational practicality and on the safety of workers
  • For permanent structure, liaise with other Project discipline team (offshore installation, geotechnical, flowline, subsea equipment, fabrication, material, etc.), whenever required for a proper completion of the work assigned, particularly to obtain the confirmation of the preliminary load cases or fabrication assumption considered at start of the project
  • For installation aids structure, liaise with Installation method team in order to clarify the functional scope of work used as basis and to define the technical structural solution
  • Carry out/Check/Supervise structural analyses. Particularly, define own load and boundary condition assumption, as well as the good level of modelization (hand calculation, beam model, FEA model), sufficient to provide the demonstration of the structure capacity
  • Use the industry calculation software following the user manual, for a good selection and application of the numerical tools Interface with Designer to Provide data necessary for the creation of 3D and 2D design drawings (including geometrical, material, welding, tolerance and functional data). Supervise/Approve steel structures design drawings
  • Review Client technical documentation and requirements. Answers to the Client comments
  • Contribute to define structural design premises
  • Write design reports and calculation notes
  • Supervise setting up of bill of quantities or material take off (MTO)

What are we looking for?
Education: Master's Degree/bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical or civil)
Experience: 3-5 years as a structural engineer within Offshore Oil and Gas / Wind industries
Languages: English
Technical Skills: see above
IT Skills: Knowledge of FEA suites (SACS, and ABAQUS or ANSYS) and CAD (Autocad, Inventor or Solidworks)
What else should you know? You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the scope assigned.
What can we offer to you:
  • Permanent Contract
  • Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, health & wellness benefits, Paid time off (PTO).
  • Hybrid working model: Remote Working (2 days per week) options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
  • Location: Houston, TX USA

Additional Information
We support your development! Do you feel you might not fit this role perfectly? If you think you can contribute to our business development in the future, don't hesitate to apply anyway through our spontaneous application form !
We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.
Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.
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