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Overview

Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry, challenging itself to enhance performance through technological advances and passion for work. The Crane Operator will operate the rig’s crane safely and efficiently while adhering to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Operate the rig’s crane in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on cranes and components.
  • Supervise the Assistant Crane Operator and Roustabouts.
  • Provide instructions to Roustabouts and/or Rovers for operations.
  • Inspect all lifting equipment prior to use.
  • Operate the crane for various tasks including transferring personnel and materials.
  • Assist during rig moves and anchor operations.
  • Perform safety inspections on crane systems.
  • Maintain logs of all maintenance records.
  • Promote good working relationships with other departments and personnel.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or relevant craft certificate.
  • All licenses/certifications required for the region of operation.
  • Successful Military Discharge preferred for U.S. applicants.
  • Graduate of Trade School or University preferred.
  • Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
  • Norway Specific: Qualifications in accordance with relevant authority requirements.
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 71 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 326 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 187 different employers. 121 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Transocean currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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