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Oxnard, CA · On-site

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Similar work with oil well rigs may also be required of this position on a case-by-case basis ... offshore oil platform in close quarters - maintain satisfactory hygiene to work and live with ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for offshore oil rigs in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Employees on offshore oil rigs often face challenges such as extended periods away from home, working in physically demanding and sometimes hazardous conditions, and adapting to a strict rotation schedule (typically two to four weeks on, followed by time off). To address these, companies provide comprehensive safety training, robust health and wellness programs, and comfortable living quarters on the rig. Additionally, strong teamwork and clear communication are emphasized to maintain safety and efficiency, and many employers offer support services to help workers manage the unique demands of offshore life.

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Offshore oil rigs are large, specialized structures used to extract oil and natural gas from beneath the ocean floor. These rigs can be located far from land and are designed to withstand harsh marine environments. They house drilling equipment, production facilities, and living quarters for workers, allowing operations to continue around the clock. Offshore oil rigs play a crucial role in global energy production by tapping into underwater oil reserves that are otherwise inaccessible.

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Offshore oil rigs are the physical structures used for oil extraction, while offshore oil rig workers are the personnel who operate and maintain these rigs. Understanding this distinction helps clarify roles within the industry, whether you're interested in the infrastructure or the jobs performed on these platforms.

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Project Controls 1 - Kiewit Offshore District

Project Controls 1 - Kiewit Offshore District

Kiewit Corporation

Ingleside, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Requisition ID: 180270 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Offshore Services District 

Department: Project Controls 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As an Early Career Project Controls Specialist, you will support construction projects by assisting with planning, scheduling, cost control, and document management. This entry-level role is designed for recent graduates who are eager to learn and grow within the construction industry. You will work closely with experienced project teams to ensure accurate project tracking and reporting.

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 located in Ingleside, Corpus Christi area, Texas.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.  
  • Develop resource loaded and cost loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
  • Develop schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources and provide detailed analysis on schedule/milestone status to the project team as required.
  • Assess the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates
  • Apply knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critic path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting
  • May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
  • Experience developing resource and cost loaded schedules is preferred 
  • Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of construction engineering technology, codes and standards, and an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units is preferred
  • Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, time and Material, Maintenance)
  • Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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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.

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Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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