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Overnight Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout Jobs in Sugar Land, TX

Enterprise Offshore Drilling

Roustabout

Houston, TX · On-site

A Roustabout carries out cargo handling duties, general cleaning, maintenance, and other manual ... Relieves / assist Floorhands on the rig floor as required Education, Training, and Experience to ...

Valaris

Assistant Crane Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

... work of Roustabout personnel. * Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving ... Minimum of one (1) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with prior offshore experience ...

Valaris

Assistant Crane Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

... work of Roustabout personnel. * Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving ... Minimum of one (1) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with prior offshore experience ...

Atwood Oceanics

Assistant Crane Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$60 - $90/hr

... work of Roustabout personnel. Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving ... offshore experience preferred. For rigs operated by BP the Crane Operator Assistant will need 1 ...

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Valaris

Assistant Crane Operator

Houston, TX

... work of Roustabout personnel. * Performs tasks assigned by Crane Operator during rig moving ... Minimum of one (1) years as a certified Crane Operator Assistant with prior offshore experience ...

NOV, Inc.

Project Manager, Automation Performance

Houston, TX · On-site

$87K - $114K/yr

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical troubleshooting and repair of offshore oilfield ... Rig Technologies | Drilling Rig Equipment The most advanced rigs and equipment designed for top ...

Weatherford

Technical Manager / Product Support

Houston, TX · On-site

$155K - $180K/yr

... and offshore rig interfaces. * Working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, electrical ... Typically 5-10 years of relevant oilfield services experience, including substantial technical ...

iWorkforce Solutions LP

MPD Field Operator

Katy, TX · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

... rig operations.This role is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance ... Experience RequirementsRequiredMinimum 3 years of Oil & Gas field experience.Minimum 2 years of ...

iWorkforce Solutions LP

MPD Field Operator

Houston, TX · On-site

$34 - $40/hr

Safely install, rig up, operate, and rig down MPD equipment on drilling locations. * Monitor and ... Minimum 3 years of Oil & Gas field experience. * Minimum 2 years of experience in MPD operations.

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How much do overnight offshore oil rig roustabout jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight offshore oil rig roustabout in Sugar Land, TX is $23.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.69 and $26.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Do overnight offshore oil rig roustabouts work at night?

Yes, overnight offshore oil rig roustabouts work during night shifts as part of their rotating schedules. They perform tasks such as equipment maintenance, safety checks, and assisting with drilling operations in a 24-hour environment. Shift work is common in offshore oil rigs to ensure continuous operation and safety.

Do overnight offshore oil rig roustabouts work long hours?

Overnight offshore oil rig roustabouts typically work long shifts, often 12 hours or more, including nights and weekends, depending on the rig's schedule. The demanding environment requires physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols, with schedules designed to ensure continuous operation of the rig.

How much do offshore oil rig roustabouts make?

Offshore oil rig roustabouts typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, with entry-level positions starting around $30,000 to $40,000. Experienced roustabouts working on offshore rigs can earn higher wages, especially with overtime and hazard pay, and may receive additional benefits such as housing and transportation allowances.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Offshore Oil Rig Roustabout job openings in Sugar Land, TX as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 77% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,361 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Roustabout

Enterprise Offshore Drilling

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position: Roustabout
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Job Summary:
A Roustabout carries out cargo handling duties, general cleaning, maintenance, and other manual labor as assigned and directed. They work under the direction of the Crane Operator and will use hand and power tools to perform maintenance and repairs to drilling rig equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Prepares cargo for lift by attaching appropriate slings through shackles and other attaching devices; Checks loads for clearance, obstructions, balance and proper attachment
  • As a dedicated Banksman gives or relays hand signals and/or radio signals to the Crane Operator to control lift and move the load
  • Removes waste, debris, and accumulated trash from decks, stairs, compartments and other areas of the rig and disposes of it properly
  • Sweeps and washes decks, bulkheads, and structures using brooms, mops, rags, brushes, air, and high-pressure water hoses
  • Cleans up spills and accumulated waste and takes all necessary actions to prevent tripping and slipping hazards
  • Keeps hand tools in good condition, properly maintained, and stored when not in use; Keeps lines, hoses, slings, (etc.) coiled and other materials properly stored
  • Operates air hoists, hydraulic hoists, chain hoists, and other cargo handling gear to pick up and move tubular and other heavy equipment
  • Assists with the running and retrieval of the BOP and auxiliary equipment
  • Performs heli-deck duties as directed by the Helicopter Landing Officer
  • Assists in the care and protection of drill pipes, and other tubular using such items as brushes, rabbits, thread protectors, pipe dopes, (etc.)
  • Assists in assembling, dismantling, and maintaining of deck machinery, pumps, drilling tools, and other mechanical equipment
  • Assists in slipping and cutting of wire lines and inspection and maintenance of wire and fiber lines, slings, and other lifting equipment
  • Assists working in living quarters as needed
  • Assist in cleaning of mud pits, sand traps, void tanks, etc.
  • Assists in the erection of scaffolding and staging as required
  • Prepares and cleans deck surfaces, superstructures, bulkheads, (etc.) prior to priming and painting
  • Paints prepared surfaces as directed; Applies coats of primer, paint, and varnish with rollers and spray guns in accordance with painting specifications
  • Shall ensure hazardous waste is separated and disposed of appropriately. (Gulf of Mexico only)
  • Relieves / assist Floorhands on the rig floor as required

Education, Training, and Experience to satisfy essential job functions:
Required:
  • High School Diploma: Demonstrated ability of oral and written communications may be substituted in lieu of formal education

Preferred:
  • Roustabouts should be comfortable as a Banksman using standard hand signals to direct the crane operator in lifting and hoisting operations
  • Familiar with Permit to Work System, Job Safe Analysis (JSA) and honoring Stop Work Authority

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Not normally required to supervise others

If supervisory responsibilities exist, describe those supervisory activities the job is responsible for by indicating level of supervision given for each activity listed below. Place an X in the category that best describes the level of supervision provided.
Supervisory Activities
No Responsibility
Provides recommendations, but does not make final decision
Makes final decision
Evaluating employee performance
X
Promotions
X
Salary increases
X
Hiring new employees
X
Discharging employees
X
Disciplinary actions
X
Scheduling work hours & assign activities of other employees
X
Coaching and counseling
X
Training
X
Assigning work activities
X
Direct and Indirect Reports:
  • This position directly supervises 0 employees and indirectly supervises 0 employees

Typical Physical Requirements of Position:
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A.
Sedentary work. May require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
( )
B.
Light work. My require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
( )
C.
Medium work. May require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
(X)
D.
Heavy work. May require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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