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Offshore Operations Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role ensures compliance with industry regulations, Arena Offshore's safety and quality standards, and project management objectives while driving operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities:

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Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in marine assurance, marine operations, offshore vessel management, or the offshore/marine industry. * Experience onboard offshore support vessels ...

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in marine assurance, marine operations, offshore vessel management, or the offshore/marine industry. * Experience onboard offshore support vessels ...

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in marine assurance, marine operations, offshore vessel management, or the offshore/marine industry. * Experience onboard offshore support vessels ...

Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidation inputs across ... Support integration of newly acquired offshore operations into the firm's accounting and reporting ...

$64K - $120K/yr

As our Operations Specialist on the Offshore Business Operations Team in the Employee Health and ... You'll manage projects geared toward meeting operational goals, adding efficiency, and driving ...

Strong offshore operations and/or maintenance background, preferably in deepwater environments ... Familiarity with MOC, HAZOP, PSSR, and risk management processes. * Experience with SAP or other ...

Compliance Tech

Grand Isle, LA ยท On-site

$34/hr

Candidates should have a strong understanding of SEMS, API RP 75, permit-to-work systems, management of change (MOC), safe work practices, and offshore operations. Excellent communication ...

$64K - $120K/yr

As our Operations Specialist on the Offshore Business Operations Team in the Employee Health and ... You'll manage projects geared toward meeting operational goals, adding efficiency, and driving ...

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How much do offshore operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for offshore operations manager in the United States is $63,456.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $77,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore operations manager?

Offshore Operations Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities on offshore facilities such as oil rigs, gas platforms, or wind farms. Their main duties include managing personnel, ensuring safety compliance, overseeing production, and maintaining equipment. They act as a key link between offshore teams and onshore management, ensuring that operations run efficiently and safely while meeting regulatory and company standards. Offshore Operations Managers often have significant experience in the industry and strong leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore operations manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Operations Manager, you need extensive knowledge of offshore engineering, safety regulations, logistics, and typically a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with offshore management software, safety management systems, and certifications such as BOSIET or OPITO are standard requirements. Strong leadership, decision-making, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing diverse teams and high-stakes situations. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant offshore operations in challenging and dynamic environments.

What are some common challenges offshore operations managers face when coordinating with onshore teams?

Offshore Operations Managers often encounter challenges in aligning communication and workflow between offshore and onshore teams due to time zone differences, cultural nuances, and varying regulatory standards. Maintaining real-time updates on project progress, ensuring safety compliance, and addressing logistical issues such as supply chain disruptions are also common hurdles. Successful managers typically leverage strong communication skills, robust planning tools, and regular virtual meetings to bridge these gaps and keep both teams aligned toward shared operational goals.

Is offshore operations manager a high paying job?

Offshore operations managers typically earn high salaries due to the demanding nature of the role, which involves overseeing complex operations in remote or challenging environments. Compensation often includes base salary, bonuses, and benefits, reflecting industry standards for managerial and technical expertise in the energy, oil, or maritime sectors.

What is the difference between Offshore Operations Manager vs Offshore Project Coordinator?

AspectOffshore Operations ManagerOffshore Project Coordinator
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., PMP, safety certifications), industry experienceProject management certifications, industry knowledge
Work EnvironmentOversees daily offshore operations, manages teams on-site and remotelyCoordinates project activities, supports offshore teams, handles scheduling
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, renewable energy, maritime industriesOil & gas, offshore construction, energy sectors

The Offshore Operations Manager focuses on overseeing and managing offshore activities, ensuring safety and efficiency. In contrast, the Offshore Project Coordinator primarily supports project planning and coordination tasks. Both roles require industry-specific knowledge and certifications, but the Operations Manager has broader responsibilities for operational oversight.

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Infographic showing various Offshore Operations Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,456 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Offshore Site Safety Technician

Total Safety Us

Broussard, LA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Total Safety is looking for full time Offshore Site Safety Technicians to support various Offshore Gulf of Mexico Upstream Operations. Jobs openings vary from supporting Drilling, Construction, P&A and Production Operations.

Total Safetyis the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.ย 

An offshore site safety technician is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance of offshore operations. This is done by ensuring the work is being done in accordance with a customerโ€™s HSE policy and procedures as well as staying within compliance of B.S.E.E. regulations. This technician acts on behalf the customer as a representative for their HSE department under the guidance of a customer HSE manager. Being an extension of the customerโ€™s HSE group allows our technician to be the bridge for a customerโ€™s office to a site located on an offshore facility/rig.ย 

Duties on the Job

An offshore site safety technician has a range of daily duties focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of personnel and the environment. The following is a snap shot of their typical daily responsibilities:

  • Toolbox Talks: Leading daily safety briefings to discuss potential risks, safety measures, and updates for the dayโ€™s operations.
  • Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Review and oversee all JSAs on location by ensuring they meet the standards of our customer and helping to identify hazards and preventive measures that should be taken.
  • Permits (Hot Work and Confined Space): Oversee the permits on location to ensure they follow the customer's policies as well as are within the government regulations.
  • Monitoring Compliance: Ensuring all personnel are following safety procedures and using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with both, customer policies and government regulations.
  • Incident Response: Responding to and managing any safety incidents or emergencies that arise, such as spills, injuries, or equipment malfunctions by doing initial incident reports and reporting to HSE management for the customer.
  • Hazard Assessments: Continuously assessing tasks and areas for new or evolving risks and implementing control measures.
  • Training Support: Assisting in on-site safety training sessions for both new and experienced personnel.
  • Equipment Checks: Verifying that job/task equipment, safety equipment, like fire extinguishers, alarms, and lifeboats, are inspected as per the policy of the customer and government regulations.
  • Documentation: Keeping detailed records of safety activities, inspections, audits, and any incidents.
  • Communication: Reporting safety observations, incidents, and recommendations to supervisors and relevant teams.
  • B.S.E.E.: Assist in site preparations and on-site inspections from auditors as requested by HSE management and site leadership.ย 

Training Requirements

  • T-HUET w/CA-EBS and Swing Rope (water survival)
  • Rigger API RP 2D
  • Confined Space: Entry, Attendant, Rescue
  • Air Monitoring
  • Fall Protection with Rescue Planning
  • Fire Fighting โ€“ Incipient
  • First Aid โ€“ CPR โ€“ AED โ€“ BBP
  • Hazardous Materials Shipping
  • Marine Trash and Debris
  • Offshore Safety Awareness (SafeGulf)
  • Scaffolding
  • Piping & Vessel Isolations (LOTO)
  • SEMS II Awareness Training
  • NORM / NORM Surveyor

Skills and Experience:ย 

  • The Offshore Safety Technician must display a thorough understanding of all federal, state, local, company and client regulations. The ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential.ย 
  • Computer literacy must be sufficient to communicate effectively through emails and prepare written reports and summarize observations, prepare incident reports and statements, basic spreadsheets and time and expense reporting.ย 
  • Employees will be required to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated platforms. The scope may require climbing access ladders on plant equipment to various heights. At times, the employee must enter several types of process equipment where work is being performed. Work will occur on hard and uneven surfaces like gravel, asphalt, and cement. Where excavations are present soil conditions will be slippery at times and change as work progresses throughout the project. Work will occur in all weather conditions in an outdoor environment. Some projects require work at night.ย 
  • Employee will be required to perform the scope of the assignment while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, including but not limited to flame retardant clothing, chemical suits, respirators, breathing air equipment, rescue harness, safety harness with lanyards, hardhats, and other equipment required for personal safety.ย 

Working Environment:ย 

  • Able to work at various heights, the employee will be exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes, or gases and to changes of weather.ย 
  • Able to work and support various Offshore Gulf of Mexico Upstream Operations.

Educational Requirements:ย 

  • Occupational safety/health degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or industrial related safety and health experience.ย 

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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