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Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel ... NOIA) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC). * Develop strategic legal approach to ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel ... NOIA) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC). * Develop strategic legal approach to ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel ... NOIA) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC). * Develop strategic legal approach to ...

Oxy

Counsel Sr

Houston, TX · On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel ... NOIA) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC). * Develop strategic legal approach to ...

NTG Staffing

Senior Surveyor

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience operating hydrographic survey equipment and software such as Qinsy, Qimera, sonar, MBES, GPS, and GIS. * Approximately 300 operational offshore days in a Senior Surveyor, Senior Survey ...

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Director, Workforce Management

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Lead the transition to a hybrid on/offshore operating model, managing capacity allocation between ... Present WFM performance data and strategic recommendations to the SVP and senior leadership team

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How much do senior offshore operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior offshore operator in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Offshore Operator vs Offshore Supervisor?

AspectSenior Offshore OperatorOffshore Supervisor
CredentialsCertifications in offshore safety, H2S, firefighting, and technical skillsSame certifications plus supervisory and leadership training
Work EnvironmentHands-on operational tasks on offshore platformsOversees operations, manages teams, ensures safety compliance
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas companies, offshore drilling firmsOil & gas companies, offshore platforms, and rigs

The main difference is that the Senior Offshore Operator focuses on executing technical and operational tasks, while the Offshore Supervisor manages teams and oversees overall safety and operational efficiency. Both roles require similar certifications, but the supervisor role involves more leadership responsibilities.

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Counsel Sr

Oxy

Houston, TX • On-site

$133K - $181K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
Our greatest asset has been and will continue to be our people. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel within our Legal Department based in Houston, TX.
The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and support for the full life cycle of activities in the Gulf of America, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and supporting the Company's strategic business plan. This position will interact with personnel at all levels of the organization, with a high level of responsibility and autonomy.
Accountabilities:
  • Serve as primary legal point of contact and provide strategic legal support for all domestic offshore exploration, development, production and decommissioning matters.
  • Negotiate and draft full breadth of upstream agreements, including Joint Operating Agreements, Production Handling Agreements, Participation Agreements, Lease Exchange Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Joint Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Withdrawal Agreements and Decommissioning Agreements.
  • Participate in Gulf of America executive leadership meetings and other regional meetings.
  • Advise company personnel and management of legal and contractual risks associated with proposed offshore operations and activities to ensure company compliance with its legal and contractual obligations.
  • Advise Gulf of America Land organization on joint interest owner communications, including operation proposals, authorities for expenditure, confidentiality requirements and cost allocation to ensure compliance with applicable joint operating agreements.
  • Oversee the legal aspects of complex business transactions, negotiations and operational matters that involve analysis and interpretation of law and regulations as applied to specific facts.
  • Draft, negotiate, interpret and advise clients on a variety of drilling, construction, and procurement agreements in support of exploration, production, and operations activities in the Gulf of America.
  • Advise clients on other commercial matters, including contract interpretations and contractor disputes.
  • Interfacing with various internal stakeholder groups such as Risk Management, Credit, HSE, Regulatory and Audit to ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures in the relevant procurement contracts.
  • Manage predecessor decommissioning liability portfolio, including conducting historical corporate entity research, drafting correspondence to regulatory agencies and tendering indemnification notices.
  • Provide legal support for regulatory and advocacy matters, including participation on the legal subcommittees for key industry trade associations such as the American Petroleum Institute (API), the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and the Offshore Operators Committee (OOC).
  • Develop strategic legal approach to correspondence received from the Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and manage appeals to the Interior Board of Land Appeals.
  • Work with Health, Safety and Environmental Counsel to ensure compliance with applicable federal statutes and regulations and advise management on compliance status.
  • Support company incident response and investigations related to the Gulf of America.
  • Work with litigation counsel to coordinate dispute settlement, arbitration and litigation matters.

Required Qualifications (listed in order of priority): Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (KSAB) required of the hired individual to be successful in the position. The hired individual must have each of the KSABs listed in this section to be considered for the position.
  • Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
  • Six or more years as a licensed attorney
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
  • Extensive experience handling a wide variety of Gulf of America transactional and operational matters
  • Proactive approach to providing commercial-minded advice and guidance to a variety of business units
  • Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative work style

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It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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About Oxy

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For 100 years, Oxy has developed extensive assets, infrastructure, expertise and technology to fuel progress and improve lives around the world. Now we’re leveraging these resources to help solve the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges. We want to be part of the solution, so we're taking bold steps to innovate new technologies for a low-carbon future. Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

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