Oil and Gas
Offshore Jobs
Looking for your next offshore job? Orion Group has been connecting oil and gas professionals with offshore roles for decades.
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Our recruiters source experienced offshore engineers, technicians, and supervisors across oil and gas operations - helping energy projects stay safe, efficient, and productive.
Drilling
We connect skilled drilling professionals with leading oil and gas operators across offshore and onshore projects. From drilling engineers and supervisors to toolpushers and rig managers, our candidates keep wells safe, efficient, and productive. Whether it’s exploration, development, or workover activity, we help clients secure the expertise needed to deliver drilling operations on time and within budget.
Electrical and Technical
Electrical and instrumentation jobs in energy are in constant demand. We place E&I technicians, control system engineers, and automation experts across offshore platforms and onshore plants. You’ll work with the latest technology to keep operations running safely and reliably.
Environmental Advisors
If you’ve built your career around environmental protection or compliance, we work with major oil, gas, and renewables projects that need your expertise. From environmental advisors to impact assessment specialists, your skills keep operations responsible and sustainable.
Environmental Engineers
Protect the planet while driving progress. Environmental Engineers manage emissions, waste treatment and environmental impact assessments for oil and gas projects. Lead sustainability initiatives that shape the future of responsible energy production.
Geology
Geology jobs in oil and gas are evolving fast. We help geologists and geoscientists find exploration and development roles where they can apply seismic interpretation, wellsite analysis, and reservoir evaluation skills to shape new discoveries.
Maintenance
Maintenance engineers and technicians keep the industry moving. We offer maintenance roles that focus on asset reliability, planned shutdowns, and performance optimisation. Whether you’re mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled, your experience keeps production on track.
Production
Production engineers, supervisors, and operators keep daily output steady and efficient. If you’re ready to take ownership of well performance and process improvement, we recruit across leading upstream and midstream projects worldwide.
Reservoir
Reservoir engineers and simulation specialists play a key part in improving recovery and performance. We connect you with global operators looking for experts who can model, plan, and optimise production strategies across complex fields.
Facilities
Facilities engineering careers cover everything from design to operations. We work with energy companies seeking engineers, construction leads, and operations managers who can deliver safe, high-performing facilities both onshore and offshore.
Health & Safety (HSE)
HSE professionals protect people and projects. We help advisors, coordinators, and managers find oil and gas roles that make a real impact, promoting strong safety cultures and maintaining compliance across global sites.
Inspection & Quality Control
Inspection and QA specialists are key to offshore performance. We recruit QC Inspectors, NDT Technicians, and Welding Inspectors who maintain safety, compliance, and reliability across rigs, FPSOs, and subsea installations. Every project depends on your eye for detail and quality assurance expertise.
Marine
Marine specialists keep offshore projects moving. We recruit for marine engineers, DP officers, and vessel crew supporting drilling, subsea, and construction operations. If you want a marine job that takes your experience further, we’ll help you find the right project.
Marine & Vessel Operations
Marine professionals keep offshore projects moving. We place DP Officers, Vessel Superintendents, Marine Engineers, and offshore crew across drilling, construction, and support vessels. These roles combine technical precision with safety-critical operations in international waters.
Project Engineering & Management
Offshore project engineers and managers oversee planning, delivery, and execution from FEED through to completion. We place professionals skilled in managing budgets, vendors, and crews across marine, subsea, and drilling environments. You’ll lead projects that shape the future of offshore energy.
Subsea Installation & Construction
If you’ve got experience in subsea or offshore construction, there are opportunities across global projects. We work with Subsea Installation Engineers, Construction Managers, and Offshore Supervisors who deliver complex field developments safely and efficiently.
Subsea & ROV
Subsea and ROV roles are at the heart of offshore energy projects. We connect ROV pilots, supervisors, and subsea engineers with operators and service companies worldwide. From inspection and repair to subsea construction, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology in challenging marine environments.
Offshore Oil & Gas Jobs
An offshore platform can house up to 200 crew at a time. Everyone works together in shifts to keep drilling, production, and maintenance on track.
Rotational schedules (often two weeks on, two weeks off) mean you’ll spend extended periods offshore, followed by extended leave at home. It’s a unique lifestyle that attracts professionals looking for challenge, teamwork, and reward.
At Orion, we recruit for a wide range of offshore positions, including:
Crane Operator
Crane operators safely control cranes to lift, move, and position heavy equipment like drilling rigs, pipes, and supplies on onshore or offshore sites, while also conducting pre-lift inspections, follow load charts and safety protocols, and coordinate with riggers and banksmen.
Drilling Engineer
A drilling engineer plans, designs, and oversees the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective drilling of wells to extract oil and gas from underground reservoirs.
HSE Specialist
An HSE specialist ensures workplace safety by identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, implementing safety protocols, and training personnel to prevent accidents. Additional responsibilities include managing environmental compliance, investigating incidents, and promoting regulatory adherence in high-risk operations.
Pipeline Engineer
Pipeline engineers design, construct, and maintain pipelines for transporting oil, natural gas, and related products.
They select routes and materials, oversee construction, and performing inspections while complying with safety and environmental regulations.
Project Manager
The project manager oversees the full lifecycle of complex projects, from planning and execution to completion, making sure they meet timelines, budgets, and safety standards at all times.
Rig Electrician
Oil and gas electricians maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power, distribution, and control systems on offshore or onshore rigs to ensure safe, uninterrupted drilling operations.
Roustabout
A roustabout is an entry-level oil and gas worker who does physically demanding general labour on rigs and production sites, like handling equipment and materials, cleaning, and basic maintenance to keep operations running safely.
Structural Engineer
Structural engineers in oil and gas design, analyse, and oversee the construction of critical infrastructure like offshore platforms, refineries, pipelines, and rigs to ensure they withstand extreme loads from harsh environments, such as high winds, waves, earthquakes, and operational stresses.
Subsea Engineer
Subsea engineers design, install, and maintain underwater systems like wellheads, pipelines, and production equipment for offshore extraction. They ensure safe operations by overseeing equipment testing, risk assessments, and integration from the seabed to surface facilities
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Benefits of working Offshore
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1. Excellent pay
Offshore roles rank among the best-paid in the energy industry.
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2. Rotational schedules
Extended time off to balance work and home life.
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3. Global opportunities
Roles available in the North Sea, Middle East, Gulf of Mexico, Africa, and Asia.
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4. Career progression
Opportunities to rise from entry-level deck work to senior leadership roles.
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5. Exposure to innovation
Offshore projects use advanced drilling and monitoring technologies.
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FAQs about Offshore Oil and Gas Jobs
What qualifications do I need to work offshore?
Requirements depend on the role. Entry-level positions like roustabout may need minimal qualifications, while engineering roles often require degrees and industry certifications. Safety training such as BOSIET or HUET is commonly required.
How much do offshore oil rig jobs pay?
Pay varies by role and location, but offshore workers typically earn higher-than-average salaries, with additional benefits such as travel and accommodation covered.
How long are offshore rotations?
Most offshore jobs follow a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation, though some roles work on three-weeks-on, three-weeks-off schedules.
Is working offshore safe?
Yes. Safety is the top priority on all offshore platforms. HSE specialists, strict procedures, and advanced training keep risks managed.
Can I transition into offshore energy if I’ve been working in a different industry?
Absolutely. Many people enter offshore work after building experience in mechanical, electrical, or project-based roles onshore. Employers look for transferable skills, a strong work ethic, and the right safety training, rather than direct offshore experience. If you’re adaptable and eager to learn, there are clear routes to build a long-term offshore career.
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