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How much do remote oil rig jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote oil rig in Idaho is $21.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Oil Rig job?

A Remote Oil Rig job involves working on offshore or isolated land-based drilling sites to extract oil and gas. These roles can include positions such as drillers, rig operators, engineers, and technicians. Workers typically stay on-site for weeks at a time, following a rotating schedule. The job requires physical endurance, technical skills, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Due to the remote location, accommodations, meals, and transportation are usually provided by the employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Oil Rig position, and why are they important?

To thrive on a remote oil rig, you need a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or drilling operations as well as relevant safety certifications such as HAZWOPER, Well Control, or Offshore Survival (BOSIET). Familiarity with drilling equipment, SCADA systems, and safety compliance technology is essential. Adaptability, effective teamwork, and clear communication skills are critical due to the challenging and isolated work environment. These abilities ensure safe, efficient operations and support the wellbeing of the entire crew in high-risk settings.

What is the typical work schedule and living arrangement for employees on remote oil rigs?

Most remote oil rig roles operate on a rotational schedule, such as two weeks on followed by two weeks off, allowing for extended time at home between shifts. While onsite, employees usually live in shared accommodations provided by the company, with access to meals, recreation facilities, and communication tools to stay in touch with family. The facilities are designed to offer comfort and safety while meeting the unique demands of working in remote locations. This arrangement helps employees maintain work-life balance and manage the physical and mental challenges of extended periods away from home.

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Infographic showing various Remote Oil Rig job openings in Idaho as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,405 per year, or $21.3 per hour.
FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN V - REMOTE

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN V - REMOTE

TE Connectivity

Boise, ID • On-site, Remote

$74K - $111K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


TE Connectivity rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Title: FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN V - REMOTE
Posting Start Date: 7/9/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Description:
Job Overview
TE Connectivity is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician V to join our Medium Voltage Energy Products team. This is a highly visible, customer-facing position where you will serve as a trusted technical expert, helping utility and industrial customers maximize the performance, reliability, and safety of TE's medium voltage solutions.
In this role, you'll combine your technical expertise, training skills, and relationship-building abilities to support customers throughout the Northwestern and Central United States. When you're not traveling to customer sites, you'll work remotely from your home office.
Primary territory includes: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Nevada.
As a Field Service Technician, you will:
  • Provide expert technical support for TE's Medium Voltage product portfolio
  • Deliver hands-on product training to line crews, electricians, splicers, and utility personnel
  • Support product installations and ensure proper application and performance in the field
  • Lead customer training sessions, certification programs, demonstrations, and technical seminars
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to utilities, contractors, distributors, and industrial customers
  • Represent TE Connectivity at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer events
  • Conduct product evaluations and basic failure analysis, documenting findings and recommendations
  • Support new product introductions and customer adoption initiatives
  • Deliver AMPACT® training and perform tool maintenance and repairs for overhead product lines
  • Partner with Sales and Product Management teams to identify customer needs and growth opportunities
  • Gather and communicate customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights
  • Build strong customer relationships that enhance loyalty and long-term business success
  • Support additional field service and technical initiatives as business needs evolve

What You Bring
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in field service, electrical systems, utilities, power distribution, or a related technical field
  • Strong customer service, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 75% domestically
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company-provided vehicle

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with medium voltage products and electrical distribution systems
  • Background working with utility, industrial, or power infrastructure customers
  • Experience delivering technical training, coaching, or instructional programs
  • Knowledge of electrical safety practices and industry standards

Why Join TE Connectivity?
At TE, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on critical power infrastructure while working for a global technology leader.
What We Offer
  • Remote work flexibility when not traveling
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading medium voltage technologies
  • Exposure to a wide variety of utility and industrial customers across the U.S.
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture
  • Ongoing learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  • The chance to be a recognized technical expert in a highly visible role
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel support

Make an Impact
If you're passionate about electrical systems, enjoy solving technical challenges, and thrive in customer-facing environments, we'd love to hear from you. Join TE Connectivity and help power the future of energy infrastructure.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $74,400- $111,600 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Job Locations:
Posting City: Boise
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: 50% to 75%
Requisition ID: 153804
Workplace Type: Remote
External Careers Page: Engineering & Technology

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