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Weekend Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Operator A - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA

$17 - $22.75/hr

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 4+ years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ... Skills / Qualifications Required: 4+ years of experience required in offshore oil and gas ...

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience in the oil and gas ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Operator B - Offshore - US

Lafayette, LA

$16.75 - $22/hr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience in the oil and gas ... Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival ...

Crane Mechanic

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

... of oil well rigs as needed  Work as directed by Crane Supervisor, Lead Operators, Rig ... offshore and onshore assets. Procurement of repair parts and expendables is an essential part of ...

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

Advanced Riggers

Belle Chasse, LA · On-site

$23.25 - $30/hr

... the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily ... Conducts de-rig and post-use inspection of the lifting equipment before returning it to storage.

... offshore production facilities, or equivalent experience in upstream oil and gas operations with ... weekends and holidays. o Commitment to continuous self-development and recognizing personal ...

Wellbay Operator

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Interface with and support the Rig Crew during well workover and drilling operations. * Perform ... Two (2) to five (5) years of offshore oil & gas production/wellbay operating experience (or ...

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How much do weekend offshore oil rig firefighter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend offshore oil rig firefighter in the United States is $105,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter vs Offshore Oil Rig Medic?

AspectWeekend Offshore Oil Rig FirefighterOffshore Oil Rig Medic
CertificationsFirefighting certifications, CPR, First AidMedical certifications, CPR, First Aid
Work EnvironmentFirefighting and rescue on offshore rigsProviding medical care on offshore rigs
Primary ResponsibilitiesFire suppression, rescue operationsMedical treatment, patient care
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas industry, offshore platforms

The Weekend Offshore Oil Rig Firefighter focuses on fire prevention, suppression, and rescue operations, while the Offshore Oil Rig Medic specializes in providing medical care and emergency treatment. Both roles require CPR and First Aid certifications and are vital for safety on offshore platforms. The main difference lies in their primary responsibilities: firefighting versus medical assistance.

Do offshore oil rigs hire firefighters?

Offshore oil rigs often employ specialized firefighters to handle fire emergencies and safety protocols on-site. These firefighters typically require certifications such as H2S, firefighting training, and familiarity with offshore safety procedures, working in a high-risk environment with strict safety standards.
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Operator B - Offshore - US

Wood Plc

Lafayette, LA

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is searching for a B Operator with experience with offshore production facilities. Wood offers health benefits, 401k, vacation and more. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Can operate, maintain and repair most productions facility equipment, quarters and activities on a daily basis which include good housekeeping, parts and material storage, record keeping, shipping and receiving.
  • Can operate, monitor, test, and maintain production equipment and safety devices from the wellhead to the sales line.
  • Can monitor the performance of wells and production, calculate daily rates, well testing, perform some trouble shooting, monitor discharge water produced.
  • Can perform many of the record keeping requirements by BSEE and USCG on the following:  weekly / monthly safety meetings, emergency evacuation and response plan, abandon platform, boarding personnel briefing on emergency procedures, etc.
  • Can operate, test, maintain, repair and record keep most safety shutdown systems and devices in accordance with BSEE regulations and approved facility permit safe chart. 
  • Ability to operate safety equipment including firefighting equipment, emergency supplies, survival capsules, navigational aids, and alarm systems in accordance with BSEE and USCG regulations.
  • Can operate and maintain most rotating equipment such as compressors, generators, platform cranes, pumps, winches, etc. in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and little supervision.
  • Can monitor control panels, shutdown devices, liquid levels, flow rates, temperatures, etc. to keep them within the designed operating range.  
Skills / Qualifications

Required: 

  2-3 years of experience required in offshore oil and gas production, or accelerated on the job training in lieu of 3 yrs.

Preferred: 

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

High school diploma or equivalent          

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

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.

Employment Type: OTHER