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WI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

... safety regulations. Ideal candidates are experienced in marine operations, possess strong ... Valid STCW Officer of the Watch (II/1) Certificate or higher, with current flag state endorsement

Join Our Crew at Offshore Aviation Group At Offshore Aviation Group, our mission is powered by ... In this critical role, you'll ensure reliable vessel performance and operational safety What You'll ...

Join Our Crew at Offshore Aviation Group At Offshore Aviation Group, our mission is powered by ... In this critical role, you'll ensure reliable vessel performance and operational safety What You'll ...

$100 - $125/hr

We utilize strict safety protocols, detailed planning, and a robust maintenance program to execute ... officer. * Ensure that each crew member knows the cargo of each barge in tow and has an ...

WI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Through our local offices and representatives worldwide, we provide our services to the offshore ... GEOxyz**, you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, quality, health, environmental, and ...

Mate Unlimited

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Our diverse operational fleet serves the science, research, offshore energy, defense, and renewable ... The 3rd Mate is an entry-level officer position responsible for safety and security duties ...

Chief Mate Unlimited

Seattle, WA · On-site

$157K - $163K/yr

Our diverse operational fleet serves the science, research, offshore energy, defense, and renewable ... officer with strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of maritime safety and ...

AB Unlimited

Seattle, WA · On-site

$72K - $75K/yr

Our diverse operational fleet serves the science, research, offshore energy, defense, and renewable ... Perform monthly safety inspections. * Stand watch in bridge with officers. * Handle lines, anchors ...

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How much do offshore safety officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for offshore safety officer in the United States is $67,068.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an offshore safety officer?

An Offshore Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of personnel working on offshore installations, such as oil rigs or wind farms. They conduct safety inspections, enforce regulations, provide training, and respond to emergencies. Their role is crucial in minimizing workplace hazards and ensuring that operations comply with industry safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an offshore safety officer?

To thrive as an Offshore Safety Officer, you need in-depth knowledge of safety regulations, hazard identification, and emergency response protocols, typically supported by qualifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent safety certifications. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, risk assessment tools, and compliance management software is highly valued. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills enable effective training, motivation, and incident management among diverse offshore teams. These abilities are crucial for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preventing accidents in challenging offshore settings.

What are the main challenges faced by offshore safety officers, and how can they be addressed?

Offshore Safety Officers often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing weather conditions, complex emergency scenarios, and ensuring compliance among a multinational workforce. Adapting quickly and maintaining up-to-date safety protocols are essential to manage these risks effectively. Building strong relationships with all crew members and providing regular safety training can help foster a culture of safety and improve adherence to standards. By staying proactive, vigilant, and approachable, Safety Officers can mitigate risks and respond efficiently to any incidents, ensuring the well-being of everyone on board.

How much do offshore safety officers make?

Offshore safety officers typically earn between $60,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and the specific industry sector. They often work in remote environments with shift schedules and are responsible for ensuring safety protocols are followed on offshore platforms or vessels.

How to become an offshore safety officer?

To become an offshore safety officer, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with specialized safety training such as Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) and Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET). Relevant experience in safety, rescue, or emergency response, along with certifications like OSHA or STCW, are often required, and the role involves working in challenging offshore environments with irregular schedules.
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Infographic showing various Offshore Safety Officer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,068 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Offshore Methods Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is "One Company" organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. The company’s purpose is "Engineering for a sustainable future" and it supports its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero with digital and sustainable solutions. Saipem is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange and operates in more than 50 countries, employing about 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities.

Purpose of the position

As an Offshore Methods Engineer you will report to the Installation Offshore Methods Lead and join the Engineering function within the Asset Based Business Line. You will support Saipem’s ongoing EPCI projects in the Americas by contributing to installation engineering activities and coordinating interfaces with installation, fabrication and subcontract procurement teams. Experience in installation engineering of flexible and umbilical products is highly valued.

Responsibilities
  • Attend project progress meetings.
  • Participate in interface meetings with client, contractors and subcontractors.
  • Contribute to technical review meetings concerning procurement, engineering, fabrication, operation and interface.
  • Issue, update and follow‑up procedures and documents related to the scope.
  • Develop and study installation engineering related to the scope.
  • Prepare technical memos and queries to support any contractual deviation.
  • Prepare input for installation activity presentations.
  • Follow‑up drafting activities related to the scope.
  • Initiate and maintain equipment, installation aids and material documentation.
  • Specify and track equipment, installation aids and material, including associated documentation.
  • Review contract, qualifications, clarifications and specifications for Saipem and interfaces.
  • Design required lift rigging.
  • Prepare project operation reports for the scope.
  • Provide technical support for scope presentations.
  • Provide regular reporting to the Lead on progress, deviation, development, issues and concerns.
  • Update the Installation Engineering Master Document Register weekly for the scope.
  • Manage drafting priorities to comply with MDR milestones.
  • Issue initial time estimates, detailed operation schedules and transportation schedules for the scope.
  • Issue, update and follow‑up the System Description table for the scope.
  • Ensure that equipment, installation aids and material requirements are transmitted and received accurately.
  • Provide technical support to Spread & Equipment Engineering (drawings, SOPs, layout).
  • Review subcontractor technical documentation (procedures, reports) and provide input data.
  • Organise, gather and check data from subcontractors needed for installation engineering.
  • Review manufacturer testing procedures and reports (FAT, SIT/OT) and provide input to procedures where required.
  • Approve SIT/OT reports.
  • Integrate fabrication data book (QC report, certificates) into the Installation Aids data book.
  • Manage and gather data to feed and follow‑up external interfaces where applicable.
  • Support or issue, update and follow‑up technical bid evaluations within Installation Engineering competencies.
  • Issue, update and follow‑up rigging and installation aids specifications.
  • Manage, gather and check data from subcontractors needed for installation engineering.
  • Provide technical support and witness for critical SIT or OT operations without approval authority.
  • Assist in load‑out final approval for non‑regular configurations.
  • Serve as point of contact for engineering and installation change support.
  • Assist in daily meetings and specific technical meetings.
  • Act as point of contact between the construction yard and the project engineering team in office for engineering assistance.
  • Gather relevant data for SIT reports and ensure that procedures or drawings modifications highlighted during SIT or load‑out are included in engineering documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules dedicated to his function as presented by onshore or offshore safety officers.
  • Support vessel management for realization of offshore works during preparation and operation follow‑up.
  • Assist with modification of onboard procedures for operational reasons.
  • Support operation presentations to the crew.
  • Provide technical support for the specific scope of work of disciplines on board (Survey/Positioning, ROV, Marine, Lifting, etc.).
  • Assist in pre‑job meetings for critical steps of the operations.
  • Attend project daily meetings when required.
  • Collect all information required for the Installation Engineering Lessons Learnt / Return of Experience (as‑built schedule, DPR, implementation of change, recommendations).
Qualifications
  • Minimum undergraduate degree in engineering (Structural, Mechanical, Civil, etc.) from an accredited university.
  • 3–5 years of significant experience in the offshore oil and gas sector.
  • Experience in installation engineering of flexible and umbilical products is highly valued.
What we can offer to you
  • Full time permanent contract.
  • Corporate benefits: health insurance, retirement plans, health & wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO).
  • Hybrid working model: smart working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance.
  • One Saipem Way soft‑skills model leveraging skills development, career growth and opportunities to innovate through complex challenges.

We support your development! If you feel you might not fit this role perfectly, consider applying through a spontaneous application form to explore future opportunities with Saipem.

We embrace diversity! Saipem believes that innovation thrives through diversity and its culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that differences drive 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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