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ConocoPhillips

Oiler - Marine

Houston, TX · On-site

The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution ...

Muddy Water Dredging Solutions

Dredge Oiler

Orange, TX · On-site

The Oiler will assist in making engine room repairs on water, oil, and slop oil tanks. May lift, carry, pull, or push miscellaneous equipment up to 75 lbs. JOB FUNCTIONS - Take equipment readings and ...

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Hot Oiler

Midland, TX · On-site

Tank battery operations. * Communicate with supervisors in any field, vehicle, job, and/or customer ... is an oil & gas completion and production solutions company with a foundation built on well ...

Perdue Farms

Tanker Washer

Salisbury, MD

$17.50 - $26.50/hr

Wash and sanitize oil tankers. * Inspect trailers to ensure they meet established sanitation requirements. * Perform other tasks as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience * High School Diploma or ...

Perdue Farms

Tanker Washer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$17.50 - $26.50/hr

Wash and sanitize oil tankers. * Inspect trailers to ensure they meet established sanitation requirements. * Perform other tasks as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience * High School Diploma or ...

Perdue Farms

Tanker Washer

Salisbury, MD

$17.50 - $26.50/hr

Wash and sanitize oil tankers. * Inspect trailers to ensure they meet established sanitation requirements. * Perform other tasks as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience * High School Diploma or ...

Rolfson Oil

Wash Bay / Tank Service Technician

Odessa, TX · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

This role is primarily responsible for the cleaning, washing, and servicing of oilfield tanks and related equipment, ranging from 500-gallon skidded tanks to 20,000-gallon frac tanks. The position ...

Century Companies, Inc.

Oiler

Lewistown, MT · On-site

The oiler also safely operates a lube/grease truck to dispense lubricants to construction equipment ... Class A Commercial drivers license with Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsement preferred.

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How much do oiler tanker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for oiler tanker in the United States is $25.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Oiler Tankers?

Oiler Tankers are specialized crew members on board oil tankers responsible for the lubrication and maintenance of the ship’s engines and other mechanical systems. Their main duties include checking oil levels, refilling lubricants, cleaning engine parts, and assisting engineers with routine maintenance to ensure the vessel operates safely and efficiently. Oiler Tankers play a crucial role in preventing mechanical failures and supporting the overall performance of the ship during voyages. They usually work under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and are essential for the smooth operation of oil tankers.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Oiler Tanker on board a vessel?

As an Oiler Tanker, your day-to-day duties center around maintaining and operating the machinery in the engine room, including routine lubrication, cleaning, and monitoring equipment to ensure smooth vessel operations. You'll work closely with engineers and other technical crew members to report any irregularities and assist in repairs. Regular checks and maintenance of pumps, valves, and other mechanical parts are crucial to prevent breakdowns. The role is hands-on and often involves shift work to ensure round-the-clock coverage.

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

To thrive as an Oiler Tanker, you need a solid understanding of machinery operation, maintenance procedures, and maritime safety protocols, often supported by a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) and STCW certification. Familiarity with engine room systems, lubrication equipment, and compliance with international maritime regulations is crucial. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities help ensure smooth vessel operations and quick response to any equipment issues. These skills are vital for maintaining vessel safety, operational efficiency, and preventing costly breakdowns at sea.

What is the difference between Oiler Tanker vs Deckhand?

AspectOiler TankerDeckhand
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety, Tanker EndorsementSTCW Basic Safety, Basic Safety Training
Work EnvironmentEngine room of tankers, maintenance-focusedDeck, exterior of ships, cargo handling
Job ResponsibilitiesLubricating engines, assisting engineersCleaning, cargo operations, mooring

Oiler Tankers primarily work in the engine room maintaining machinery, requiring specific certifications like the Tanker Endorsement. Deckhands work on the deck handling cargo and ship maintenance. Both roles are essential in maritime operations but differ in environment and duties.

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Infographic showing various Oiler Tanker job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $53,816 per year, or $25.9 per hour.
Oiler - Marine

Oiler - Marine

ConocoPhillips

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

ConocoPhillips rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 74 rated oil and gas companies

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
Polar Tankers Overview
Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.
Description
If you are selected as the Offshore Oiler, you will be working under the direction of the First Assistant Engineer and the Junior Engineer. The Oiler must have a good understanding of all Engine room machinery and auxiliary systems to assist in recognizing trends, assisting with plant operations and troubleshooting, and responding to casualties. The Oiler is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the enforcement of rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution prevention. In addition, the Oiler performs routine maintenance and assists engineers with repairs of shipboard machinery and is also responsible for making good rounds of the equipment, recording pressure and temperature readings, and reporting any anomalies.
Position Overview
This is a Safety Sensitive position.
Relocation is not available for this position.
Your responsibilities may include:
  • Monitoring equipment and performing maintenance
  • Cleaning main engine scavenge air box
  • Cleaning lube and fuel oil purifiers and filters
  • Tank soundings and topping off tanks as directed
  • After being trained, assisting with crane and rigging operations
  • Cleaning deck, engine room, and living spaces as required
  • Performing general maintenance on all equipment
  • Chipping, scraping, and painting equipment and structures
  • Lubricating / greasing machinery
  • Typically works 12-hour days (includes 4 hours of overtime)

Qualifications - External
Basic/Required:
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
  • Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
  • Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
  • Able Seafarer - Engine
  • Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
  • Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following:
  • Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
  • Push/pull up to 200 pounds
  • Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
  • Lift from floor to overhead and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Climb various ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height
  • Perform maintenance on equipment
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Physically attend to vessels including confined space entry and environmental extremes
  • Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
  • Work outside in harsh weather conditions
  • Work alone a high percentage of the time

Preferred:
  • 1+ years of experience working on a crude oil tanker
  • 1+ years of experience working on a product tanker
  • Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
  • Basic Training endorsement
  • Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement
  • Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties endorsement (VPDSD)
  • Security Awareness endorsement
  • Tankerman Assistant endorsement (not barges) or Tankerman P.I.C.
  • Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work overtime
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
  • Ability to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company's operating procedures and safety protocols
  • Organized, efficient and a methodical problem solver
  • Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
  • Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
  • Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

All unlicensed employees earn paid leave on the basis of twenty-six (26) days paid leave for every thirty (30) days of sea service. Tour lengths range from 65-85 days with an average tour of seventy-five (75) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.
This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.
Successful applicants are all ConocoPhillips employees represented by the in-house associations, the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union (AMEU) for Unlicensed.
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Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips' sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
  • Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
  • Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
  • Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
  • Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
  • Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We're committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow-professionally and personally.
We don't just offer jobs-we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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