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Wood

Mechanic - Offshore

Lafayette, LA

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a Mechanic with offshore experience in the oil ... In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment ...

Wood Plc

Mechanic - Offshore

Houma, LA

In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment ... oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. * Check and set mechanical clearances to comply ...

Wood

Mechanic - Offshore

Houma, LA

In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment ... oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. * Check and set mechanical clearances to comply ...

Wood Plc

Mechanic - Offshore

Lafayette, LA

In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment ... oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps. * Check and set mechanical clearances to comply ...

Calista Corporation

Senior Rig Electrician

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Familiarity with oilfield-related equipment and procedures preferred. * Ability to read electrical ... offshore and may require work at various heights on the rig. PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The ...

NABORS

NORTH DAKOTA RIG MANAGER I

Williston, ND

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required ... firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Wood Plc

Operator A - Offshore (Shelf)

Lafayette, LA

... oil and gas industry. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of Venice, LA. The ideal ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Wood

Operator A - Offshore (Shelf)

Lafayette, LA

... oil and gas industry. Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of Venice, LA. The ideal ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

NABORS

STX-FIELD.RIG MANAGER I

Alice, TX · On-site

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required ... firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

NABORS

ETX FIELD.RIG MANAGER I

Tyler, TX · On-site

Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations are required ... firefighting, and helicopter underwater escape. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

Aramark

Offshore Day Cook

Gray, LA

$13.25 - $18/hr

This position is offshore on a oil platform, vessel, or boat. You will need to be on location ... Having other offshore credentials - Rig Pass, THUET, USCG physicals are not required but nice to ...

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How much do trainee offshore oil rig firefighter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee offshore oil rig firefighter in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter vs Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter?

AspectTrainee Offshore Oil Rig FirefighterOffshore Oil Rig Firefighter
CertificationsBasic firefighting and safety certifications, training in offshore safetyAdvanced firefighting, emergency response, and offshore safety certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining environment on rigs or training facilitiesActive duty on offshore oil rigs in emergency situations
Job ResponsibilitiesLearning firefighting techniques, safety procedures, assisting in drillsResponding to fires, rescue operations, safety enforcement

The main difference is that a Trainee Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter is in training and gaining skills, while an Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter actively responds to emergencies on rigs. Trainees focus on learning and assisting, whereas experienced firefighters handle real incidents.

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Mechanic - Offshore

Mechanic - Offshore

Wood

Lafayette, LA

Other

Posted 9 hours ago

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is searching for a Mechanic with offshore experience in the oil and gas industry on a production platform.

Work schedule of 14x14 with a work terminal out of Galliano, LA

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

  • Experience with Waukasha and Cat generators
  • Experience with Slow Speed
  • Operates, tests, maintains, repairs and record keeps required data on all safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart.  This includes such devices as control valves, actuators, sensors, pilots, pressures, and temperature or level controllers.
  • In addition, must maintain facility safety equipment, which includes firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations.
  • Operation and maintenance of all rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 
  • Monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range.  
  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair platform mechanical equipment according to applicable company requirements and OEM specifications.
    • This includes, but is not limited to, reciprocating compressors, gas and diesel engines and generators and pumps.
  • Repair and replace seals and properly align shafts in various types of pumps including, but not limited to, centrifugal, water, chemical or crude oil pumps; submersible pumps and injection pumps.
  • Check and set mechanical clearances to comply with OEM specified tolerances using dial test indicators, feeler gauges micrometers, calipers, strain gauges, deflection gauge, etc...
  • Perform all preventative maintenance in accordance with applicable company procedures.
  • Record all maintained data in proper logs or maintenance records.
  • Monitor operating parameters on equipment; make adjustments, report unusual conditions to platform supervisor.
  • Additional duties per Supervisor.
Skills / Qualifications

Required: 

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 1-3 years of  offshore mechanic experience required
  • Must have Waukesha experience

Preferred: 

  • Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  • 3-5 years offshore experience preferred
  • Experience with Waukasha 3521
  • Driving a RDS two throw frame
  • Waukasha 7042 gas generator and Caterpillar 3408 diesel generator needed.
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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