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Field Engineer Trainee

Houma, LA · On-site

As an Offshore Trainee Field Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana , you will be involved in every part of our business working offshore on drilling rigs and oil and gas producing platforms. From ...

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Offshore H2S Technician Trainee

Broussard, LA · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

The Offshore H2S Technician operates and maintains the Gas Detection Systems and Breathing Air Safety Equipment at a offshore based drilling rig or production platform where there is a potential for ...

SLB

Field Specialist Trainee

Houma, LA · On-site

The offshore Surface Well Testing Field Specialist Trainee located in Houma, La is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable product and service delivery to Customers. The Field ...

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Subsea SWAT Engineer

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

Minimum of 2 years' experience working offshore with Subsea Well Control Systems * Familiarity with ... Graduation from a Subsea Trainee program * Years of experience working with Well Control Equipment ...

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How much do offshore trainee jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for offshore trainee in the United States is $43,530.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,000.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main challenges faced by an Offshore Trainee during the initial months on the job?

As an Offshore Trainee, you may find adapting to the offshore environment challenging at first, especially with the extended shifts, confined living quarters, and strict safety regulations. Working at sea requires strong teamwork and communication skills, as you'll frequently collaborate with diverse crew members from different backgrounds. You'll also need to quickly learn industry-specific procedures and equipment handling, often under the supervision of experienced professionals. Overcoming seasickness, adjusting to the rotational work schedule, and maintaining a high level of alertness are common hurdles during your initial months.

What is the difference between Offshore Trainee vs Offshore Junior Engineer?

AspectOffshore TraineeOffshore Junior Engineer
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, training programsBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, onboard vessels, offshore platformsOperational offshore platforms, maintenance sites
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, maritime, renewable energy sectorsOil & gas, offshore construction, energy industries

Offshore Trainees are typically entry-level individuals undergoing training with basic qualifications, focusing on learning and skill development. Offshore Junior Engineers are more experienced, with relevant degrees, responsible for assisting in technical tasks and operations offshore. Both roles are integral to offshore industries but differ mainly in experience and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Offshore Trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Offshore Trainee, you typically need a high school diploma or relevant technical qualification, basic mechanical or electrical knowledge, and a strong commitment to safety standards. Familiarity with offshore safety certifications like BOSIET/FOET, and the use of equipment such as cranes, hand tools, and safety monitoring systems, is often required. Strong teamwork, adaptability to changing environments, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe operations, efficient learning, and smooth integration within offshore teams in a challenging and dynamic environment.

What are offshore trainees?

Offshore trainees are entry-level workers who are undergoing practical training and gaining experience in offshore environments, such as oil rigs, wind farms, or marine vessels. Their main role is to learn the skills and safety procedures required to work safely and effectively in offshore operations. Trainees often work under the supervision of experienced professionals and rotate through various tasks to build their knowledge. This position is designed to prepare individuals for more specialized or permanent roles in offshore industries. Offshore trainees must usually complete safety certifications and demonstrate their ability to adapt to challenging and sometimes hazardous conditions.
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Infographic showing various Offshore Trainee job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,530 per year, or $20.9 per hour.
Field Engineer Trainee

Field Engineer Trainee

SLB

Houma, LA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Join the frontier of energy innovation. In a range of career paths, you'll gain real experience on-site while using your expertise to deliver leading tech solutions.
As an Offshore Trainee Field Engineer located in Houma, Louisiana, you will be involved in every part of our business working offshore on drilling rigs and oil and gas producing platforms. From acquiring essential data to planning long-term well development, you will organize, run, and report operations in the field environment and assist Specialists and other Engineers with key decisions. Your training will be hands-on as you learn about the energy industry and become an expert in the various tools and services in your business line. With the help of management and a comprehensive development program, you will be given responsibility and support to make your impact and start becoming a leader in our business.
At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for across the organization.
Global in outlook, local in practice - and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
  • Perform operations offshore, operate equipment, and be accountable for team wellsite performance by the end of your training.
  • Manage field operations, including engineering design, maintenance, job planning, and operational reporting.
  • Learn the well construction process and understand the role of different service companies.
  • Support engineers and specialists on-site and help with essential duties, such as risk analysis.
  • Effectively manage a crew and/or processes within a year.
  • Help prepare wellsite reports and post-job debriefings.
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement culture across the business.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's in engineering.
  • Recenct graduate <1 year.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Quick learner able to use logic to solve problems.
  • Be personally committed to continuous improvement.
  • Evidence of leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Willing to relocate to South Louisiana.

Must have the legal right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.
When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.
  1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS
    Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
  2. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
  3. AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
    Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.
  4. APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
    When applying to a job please read the application carefully before certifying that all of the answers you have given are true, accurate and complete. Ensure that you have read and fully understand the questions asked in the application. Unless noted otherwise, by certifying the application, you are also agreeing to and/or authorizing the following:
    • You understand that any omission and/or misrepresentation of any fact from or on the application or during any interview will result in immediate rejection of the application, or if hired, will be cause for immediate dismissal.
    • You certify that you have read and understand all the supplemental information listed on the job description page for the job that you are applying for.
    • You authorize the Company to contact the education institutions that you have attended and for the Company to make any further investigations deemed necessary in connection with your application for employment.
    • You authorize the Company to inquire about, investigate and obtain copies of any records which relate to you from your former employers and educational institutions.
    • You release the Company and all affiliated persons and entities, as well as any person or institution that provides the Company with any lawful information about you, from any and all liability whatsoever resulting from any such lawful inquiry, investigation, or communication.
    • You agree that if hired, you will review and become familiar with all the rules and regulations of the Company.
    • You understand and agree that nothing in the application or supplement shall constitute an offer, a contract, or a guarantee of employment for a specific period of time.
    • If hired, you understand that your employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time, at the will of the Company or yourself, for any or no reason.
    • If hired, you understand that no supervisor or manager has authority to make an agreement to the contrary changing employment at-will.
    • If hired, you understand that the Company and all plan administrators shall have the maximum discretion permitted by law to administer, interpret, modify, discontinue, enhance, or otherwise change all policies, procedures, benefits or other terms and conditions of employment.
    • You understand that any application that is filled out will be in effect for 90 days from the date you certified it and, if employment is not offered within the 90-day period, you understand that you must reapply to be considered for future employment.
    • You understand that your application for employment in no way obligates the Company to employ you.
  5. STATE INFORMATION
    Please read below any applicable State Information. By certifying the application, you are also certifying that you have read and understood any applicable State Information that is listed below.
    • ARIZONA APPLICANTS ONLY: To the extent required by applicable law, the Company maintains a smoke-free workplace.
    • CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS ONLY: I understand the Company may obtain, without using the services of a third party investigative consumer reporting agency, public records pertaining to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living during its evaluation of my application for employment and, if employed, during my employment. By checking the following box, I waive my right to receive copies of public records obtained by the Company.
    • MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS ONLY: Note that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
    • MARYLAND APPLICANTS ONLY: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a lie detector test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.
    • NEBRASKA APPLICANTS ONLY: By certifying the application you, hereby give consent to any and all prior employers of yours to provide information with regard to your employment with prior employers to SLB.

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