Job Opportunities
at Diamond Offshore
as of: 5/28/08
For our OFFSHORE positions, Diamond Offshore offers:
- Promotional Opportunities available based on experience
- Salary Increases available based on completion of in-house competency program
- Excellent benefits at a low cost
- 14 day on/14 day off rotational schedule*
- Possibility of International Placement on a 28 day rotation
*Rotation schedule may vary depending on position and need
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions on our OFFSHORE DRILLING RIGS:
BARGE SUPERVISOR (EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES ONLY):
Marine license issued by recognized maritime administration preferred, but other licenses will be considered; excellent working knowledge of stability, both practical and theoretical; good working knowledge of ballast control systems and procedures; management or supervisory experience with good written and oral communication skills; strong technical and report writing skills; basic computer skills and a good knowledge of MS Office applications; must be legally entitled to work in the United States and be able to obtain a passport for worldwide travel as needed
Responsibilities include: Perform and supervise rig moves in our worldwide fleet; supervise marine and maintenance crews on assigned rig; prepare and maintain rig’s marine-related documents & certificates
RIG SUPERINTENDENT: US Coast Guard License as Operations Installation Manager – Unrestricted; Requires experience assigned to an offshore drilling rig
Responsibilities include: Responsible for the safe welfare of all company and contract personnel; efficient and productive use of supplies and proper maintenance and repair/upkeep of the rig and support equipment; establish/maintain working relationship with contract personnel and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations
TOOLPUSHER: Requires experience assigned to an offshore drilling rig with a minimum of 3 years experience as a Driller preferred
Responsibilities include: Assist the Rig Superintendent in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the drilling rig; responsible for the safe welfare of all company and contract personnel; efficient and productive use of supplies and proper maintenance and repair/upkeep of the rig and support equipment; establish/maintain working relationship with contract personnel and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations
DRILLER: Requires experience as a Driller on an offshore drilling rig
Responsibilities include: Ensure safety and control operations on the drill floor, ensure maintenance of all drilling equipment and housekeeping on drill floor; maintain productivity and ensure attainment of Diamond Offshore/contracting company goals and objectives; supervise and coordinate the activities of the drill crew under close supervision of the Toolpusher
ASSISTANT DRILLER: Requires experience as an Assistant Driller on an offshore drilling rig.
Responsibilities include: Assisting the Driller in the performance of Driller's duties to include the safe and efficient control of all operations on the drilling floor, thereby, ensuring the safety of the drill crew and all support personnel; supervise and coordinate the activities of the drill crew under close supervision of the Driller.
BALLAST CONTROL OPERATOR: Requires a valid US Coast Guard Ballast Control Operator’s License; experience as a BCO on an offshore drilling rig
Responsibilities include: Operates ballast control system on a semi-submersible drilling rig to maintain the required stability of the vessel; continually monitors the deck loads so as to maintain the desired list/trim through activation of the proper stability procedures; responsible for performing tasks in a safe, conscientious, and efficient manner under the supervision of the Barge Supervisor
RIG ELECTRICIAN: Requires 4+ years industrial electrical experience with offshore electrical experience preferred; experience in 3-phase power generation, AC/DC drives, strong maintenance and troubleshooting, with air conditioning experience considered a plus
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN: Requires 4+ years industrial Electronics Technician experience with offshore Electronics Technician experience preferred; be able to provide training certificate from a recognized technician program, and be knowledgeable in the running of various test equipment; basic knowledge of PLC’s preferred
Positions based in the Gulf of Mexico ONLY:
OILER: Requires a current US Coast Guard issued QMED document with an Oiler’s Endorsement
Responsibilities include: Assist with preventative maintenance and ensure the safe operation of the rig; assist Mechanic when necessary
CORPORATE OFFICE OPPORTUNITIES
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions in our CORPORATE OFFICE in HOUSTON, TX:
ENGINEER III: Requires Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine Systems, Ocean, Structural, Industrial, Naval Architecture, or Civil engineering from an accredited university; ability to work independently or as a part of a team; strong oral and written communication skills; self-motivated; strong work ethic; willing to travel domestically, internationally, and offshore as required; flexible, able and willing to undertake a variety of duties; computer literate; able to obtain a passport for required overseas travel; active participation in an engineering or industry society or technical group.
Responsibilities include: Entry level engineers will be provided with practical training in function successfully as a project or design engineer in the Technical Services department. As such, the engineer will spend a specified period of time in each of the groups in Technical Services to gain an understanding of what each group does and how it functions within the department and the Company.
SR. PROJECT ENGINEER: Requires Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Ocean, or Marine Systems Engineering; 10+ years engineering experience in the design, planning, construction, and coordination of modifications to MODUs or drilling systems; experience planning, coordinating, and documenting Class & Flag surveys of MODUs; must be able and willing to travel worldwide up to 50% of the time as projects demand, anticipating up to 3 months at a time; strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook; must be legally entitled to work in the United States and be able to obtain a passport for required overseas travel
Responsibilities include: Plan, budget, coordinate, and commission modifications and surveys for Diamond’s fleet of offshore drilling units.
TO APPLY
If you are interested in and qualified for any of these positions, please forward your resume to the address given below. Please be certain to indicate your full name, address and phone number, along with the name, address, dates worked, position held and reason for leaving for ALL current and previous employers.
Please note: All interested parties must be legally entitled to work in the United States.
All resumes are kept on file for 6 months. Please forward only ONE resume per 6 month period.
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
P. O. Box 4558
Houston, TX 77210-4558
Attention: Employment - WS
Or, you may fax your resume to: (281) 647-2295
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. invites resumes for listed job vacancies. Selections will be based on job qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status or veteran status. Diamond Offshore is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and subscribes to a drug-free workplace.
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