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Overview

Transocean is focused on being the employer of choice for the drilling industry, pushing performance through technological advances and passion for work. The Able Bodied Seaman is responsible for cargo handling, maintenance, and safety-related tasks on marine equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out cargo handling duties and manual labor as assigned.
  • Prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces and equipment.
  • Assist Mates with preventative maintenance and inspections on marine equipment.
  • Maintain and inspect firefighting, lifesaving, safety, and watertight integrity equipment.
  • Operate and maintain survival craft and rescue boats.
  • Assist with helicopter operations and stand lookout or helmsman watch.
  • Remove waste and debris from the rig and dispose of it properly.
  • Sweep and wash decks and structures.
  • Keep hand tools in good condition and properly stored.
  • Assist in the care and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Participate in emergency drills and respond to emergency situations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or relevant craft certificate.
  • Successful Military Discharge preferred for U.S. candidates.
  • Graduate of Trade School or University preferred.
  • Valid unlimited Able Seafarer credential.
  • STCW 95 II/5 certification where applicable.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
  • Norway Specific: Qualifications per 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. 120 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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Able Bodied Seaman figures were last recalculated when this page was built.