... on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas ... Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators ...
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... on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas ... Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators ...
... on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas ... Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators ...
... on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas ... Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators ...
Oil Rig Engineer information
See Ohio salary details
$56.6K - $69K
14% of jobs
$76.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$69K - $81.4K
19% of jobs
$81.4K - $93.8K
12% of jobs
The median wage is $98K / yr.
$93.8K - $106.2K
17% of jobs
$106.2K - $118.6K
12% of jobs
$120.7K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$118.6K - $131K
14% of jobs
$131K - $143.4K
7% of jobs
$143.4K - $155.8K
3% of jobs
$155.8K - $168.2K
0% of jobs
$168.2K - $180.6K
1% of jobs
$180.6K - $193K
2% of jobs
$56.6K
$106.1K
$193K
How much do oil rig engineer jobs pay per year?
As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil rig engineer in Ohio is $106,128.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oil Rig Engineer, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Oil Rig Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical, petroleum, or chemical engineering, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and industry certifications like IWCF or Well Control. Familiarity with drilling software, rig monitoring systems, and safety management tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills are essential for managing complex operations and working in challenging environments. These skills and qualifications are critical to ensure safe, efficient drilling processes and minimize operational risks on the rig.
What are some typical challenges Oil Rig Engineers face when working offshore, and how can they prepare for them?
Oil Rig Engineers working offshore often encounter challenges such as adapting to extended periods away from home, unpredictable weather conditions, and the need to quickly solve technical problems in a high-pressure environment. They must be prepared to work long shifts and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency. To succeed, candidates should focus on developing strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication, as well as staying up-to-date with the latest safety protocols and industry technologies.
What does an Oil Rig Engineer do?
An Oil Rig Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and overseeing the operation of equipment and systems used in the extraction of oil and gas from beneath the earth’s surface. They ensure that drilling processes are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. Their work often involves problem-solving on-site, coordinating with other engineers and technicians, and implementing new technologies to optimize production. Oil Rig Engineers may work offshore for extended periods and must be prepared for challenging and dynamic work environments.
What is the difference between Oil Rig Engineer vs Drilling Engineer?
| Aspect | Oil Rig Engineer | Drilling Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's in Engineering, certifications in safety and drilling technology | Bachelor's in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, similar certifications |
| Work Environment | On offshore oil rigs, overseeing operations and safety | Onshore or offshore, planning and managing drilling operations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Oil companies, drilling contractors, offshore platforms | Oil companies, drilling service companies, exploration firms |
Oil Rig Engineers focus on the operation and safety of offshore rigs, while Drilling Engineers plan and execute drilling projects. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.
What are popular job titles related to Oil Rig Engineer jobs in Ohio? For Oil Rig Engineer jobs in Ohio, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Oil Rig Engineer jobs in Ohio look for? The top searched job categories for Oil Rig Engineer jobs in Ohio are:
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 6 days ago
Job description
About Dearing Compressor & Pump Co.
Dearing is a family business operating in Youngstown, OH as the industry leader in industrial compressor distribution and packaging. For over 70 years, Dearing has based their reputation on service, reliability, integrity and innovation, and responsibly serves industrial and energy customers with dependable equipment and systems for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic applications. The manufacturers they represent provide the absolute best equipment and support available in the marketplace today. Dearing continually matches these quality products with engineering, design expertise, installation experience and quality service to keep customers’ equipment running properly for years.
Dearing is a family business operating in Youngstown, OH as the industry leader in industrial compressor distribution and packaging. For over 70 years, Dearing has based their reputation on service, reliability, integrity and innovation, and responsibly serves industrial and energy customers with dependable equipment and systems for compressed air, gas, process gas and hydraulic applications. The manufacturers they represent provide the absolute best equipment and support available in the marketplace today. Dearing continually matches these quality products with engineering, design expertise, installation experience and quality service to keep customers’ equipment running properly for years.
Albin P. Dearing III, who sold and serviced Gardner Denver industrial air compressors, formed Dearing and Co. in 1945. It is the second oldest remaining distributor for Gardner Denver in the U.S.A. The company’s introduction to the oil and gas business came in 1960 by working on Gardner Denver oil rig compressors. This later led to an expansion into the natural gas compressor market within Ohio. Today, Dearing’s air and gas compressors serve automotive, aluminum, plastic, chemical, food, high-tech, lumber, rubber, steel and mining, as well as oil and gas industries. http://www.dearingcomp.com/
Outside Sales Territory
Erie/Huron/Crawford/Lorain/Ashland/Richland/Medina/Wayne/Holmes and Summit
Do you love selling something real and meaningful? Are you good with fixing problems and solving puzzles? Are you the type of person that other people look to for help to fix a problem? Do you thrive by being well compensated for the work you do to close a sale? Are you good at sales? If you’re great with showing people the path to a solution, and you really, really like to sell, then we need to connect.
We’re looking for our next Sales Engineer to join the Dearing Compressor & Pump Co. team to help our customers find the best way to keep their production processes moving. Our Sales Engineers work in the industrial markets with manufacturers, producers, fabricators, municipalities etc. helping them find ways to fix their rotating equipment.
The outside sales individual will:
Be a sales pro.
This isn’t a let’s try-it-to-see-if-can-do-it job. This is a serious profession. And you’re really good at it.
Be excited about working in the industrial space.
So, we do and help our customers do cool stuff. But, that doesn’t mean we work in glamorous spaces, places or with trending stuff. We wear jeans, steel-toed shoes and safety gear, go outside in the winter and in the heat of summer. We work with customers that run processes in clean rooms to sewage treatment facilities. We work with customers who make things happen. We think that’s awesome; you should, too.
Be the first and go-to person.
You’ll be the person our customers see, hear from and work with when planning a new (or improvement) project, maintenance, warranty or service repair.
Be(come) known in the territory by our current and future customers.
Find new customers, develop existing customers. You are a hunter - the type of person who people remember because you know that a sales opportunity doesn’t come on the first, fourth or sometimes until after the tenth connection and you make the connections again and again...
Be a known closer.
This doesn’t mean push-y, annoying car sales. This means you build the relationship, earn the sale, and close the deal based on the trust and respect you earn with the customer.
Be independent.
Work within your defined territory and account base to figure out how to cover the market and meet your customer’s needs.
Be flexible.
Our customer’s bottom line depends on our solutions to their process problems. They don’t make money if their compressed air and pumps don’t work. Schedules change, projects shift, moving parts stop moving and we make it work.
Be an aggressively active learner.
You might not know much about rotating equipment, but you’ll need to. If you do know rotating equipment, then we expect that you keep moving forward with new applications, customer needs, product tech and designs that are rapidly evolving.
Be process and project driven.
Our customers are engineers, mechanics, and maintenance professionals. They live, eat and breath process. You should, too.
Be comfortable with navigating and using tech.
We don’t like reporting-to-report, but our products are technical, our customers are busy and you will use tech in front of customers and behind the scene to get stuff done.
Be likeable and want to have fun.
Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time it work - we celebrate wins, work collaboratively, and genuinely smile at work.
We can’t teach you work ethic, personal integrity, and sales tenacity. So tell us about how you embrace these qualities in your sales persona in your digital cover note when you send in your profile or resume.
What we will teach you:
- About our company resources, rotating equipment theory and applications.
- About our process and systems.
- About our product lines and their applications.
- Industry know-how like energy rebates, regulatory issues, etc.
- How to optimize your selling time and process so you can make more money.
Benefits, Compensation, & More
Inside Sales Support to get you on-boarded, trained and productive
Good sales enablement: company cell phone, company computer, software and existing customers
Base + uncapped sales commission … monthly commission paid on every customer dollar invoiced
Company expense reimbursement + Vehicle Reimbursement Program
Work from your home office or ours when you’re not in territory.
Better than Big-Company benefits …
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan (Up to a 4% Match)
- Generous PTO
- A company to be proud of with real people dedicated to doing really good things (in business and in the community)
- Our uncapped, best-in-industry commission program
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