Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Assistant Derrickhand works in the mud pump room and assists the Derrickhand in performing all tasks related to drilling fluid management including operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping, treatm…
Skills: Drilling Fluid Management, Mud Pump Operation, Fluid Treatment Systems, Solid Control Equipment, Forklift Driving
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Generate requests for proposals (quotes) and close orders for new power generation equipment. This includes identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships with potential partner…
Skills: Business Development, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Power Generation Market, CRM
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$37/hr
Location: Hattie Mae White Department: Maintenance Area:Northwest Contract Months:12 Salary Range: $22.51 – $37.14 Academic Year: 26-27 JOB SUMMARY Under limited supervision, responsible for operating, maintaining and se…
Skills: HVAC Repair, Electrical Controls, Preventative Maintenance, Pneumatic Controls, Variable Frequency Drives
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Assistant Subsea is predominantly the trainee of the Subsea Department. This position is responsible for the performance of all marine related subsea and surface well control, and associated equipment and…
Skills: Subsea Engineering, Well Control, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Inspection
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Electrician performs preventative and corrective maintenance in the area of responsibility, with oversight of the Chief Electrician. The Electrician communicates regularly with other departments (engine r…
Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, High Voltage Distribution, Variable Frequency Drives
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
DESCRIPTION: (Including but not limited to) Key Functions: Perform Multiple tasks to include inspection, cleaning, masking, grit blasting, Glass Bead peening and coating of componentsAbility to use hand toolsAbility to c…
Skills: Thermal Spray Operation, Inspection, Cleaning, Masking, Grit Blasting
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary Under general direction from the regional QHSE Advisor and QHSE Manager, the Rig Safety Advisor provides Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) support for all personnel on board the installation. The Rig Saf…
Skills: HSE Support, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessment, HSE Training, Emergency Drill Facilitation
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
JOB OVERVIEW: The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for the supervision of all engineering and design activities associated with the Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering groups. The Manager will del…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Supervision, Equipment Sizing, P&ID Preparation
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
JOB OVERVIEW: Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering is a leading provider of comprehensive engineering services to the offshore energy industry. With expertise in conceptual design, front-end engineeri…
Skills: Project Management, Engineering Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Management
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing an…
Skills: I&C Design, Instrument Datasheets, Cable Schedules, I/O Lists, PLC Panel Layout
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing an…
Skills: Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Website Management, Content Creation, Market Analysis
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing an…
Skills: Process Simulation, Heat & Material Balances, Equipment Sizing, Hydraulics Calculations, P&ID Preparation
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing an…
Skills: Conceptual Engineering, FEED, Detailed Design, Equipment Sizing, Hydraulic Calculations
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering & Consulting, LLC is a leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing an…
Skills: Process Simulation, Heat & Material Balances, Equipment Sizing, Hydraulics Calculations, P&ID Development
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Join the Strategy Engineering Team! Strategy Engineering is a leading provider of comprehensive engineering services to the offshore energy industry. With expertise in conceptual design, front-end engineering, and brownf…
Skills: Offshore Project Management, Brownfield Modifications, Greenfield Developments, Conceptual Design, Front-End Engineering
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) operates the automated and fixed station keeping system of the MODU while on location and acts as Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) while underway. Pri…
Skills: Dynamic Positioning, Navigational Watch, Ballast Control, Power Management Systems, Fire and Gas Detection
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
RSi is looking to fill a Reliability Enginner; E3 position to support our NASA customer. The Reliability Engineer supports the development, verification, and certification of critical systems enabling NASA’s Low-Ea…
Skills: Reliability Engineering, FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Assessment, Risk Analysis
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job Summary The Sr Dynamic Positioning Operator (Sr DPO) operates the automated and fixed station keeping system of the MODU while on location and acts as the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) while und…
Skills: Dynamic Positioning, Navigational Watch, Ballast Control, Power Management Systems, FMEA
Houston, Texas, United States · Hybrid
This Opportunity Provides technical assistance and guidance for water/wastewater production, treatment and conveyance infrastructure projects. Tasks may include assisting with the analysis, development, and design of wat…
Skills: Water Transmission Design, Wastewater Distribution Planning, Hydraulic Modeling, Environmental Permitting, Project Management
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
This Opportunity At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP…
Skills: Water Treatment Design, Wastewater Treatment Design, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Hydraulic Modeling
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The Assistant Derrickhand manages drilling fluid systems, including the operation and maintenance of mud pumps and treatment equipment. They also support the Derrickhand in daily checks, mixing tasks, and general drilling operations on the rig floor.
Candidates must have offshore experience, preferably on a floating rig or drillship, and possess basic computer and communication skills. Completion of all required training and certifications as per the position's training matrix is mandatory.
Job Summary
The Assistant Derrickhand works in the mud pump room and assists the Derrickhand in performing all tasks related to drilling fluid management including operating and maintaining drilling fluid pumping, treatment, and mixing systems. This position also assists in the execution of all drilling operations for the main or auxiliary well centers as required. All duties will be conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Follows standard instructions and maintains good communication with the Derrickhand; provides notification of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
Ensures operations are planned, organized, supervised, and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Valaris requirements, and contractual obligations.
Assists Derrickhand in performing daily checks (i.e. QHSE checks, tank volumes, manifold line ups etc.).
Assists and relieves the Derrickhand as required.
Assists Derrickhand in mixing tasks, forklift driving, sack store management, etc.
Monitors the mud pumps, mud tanks, and fluid treatment systems during operations and reports any unexplained changes to the Driller.
Ensures solid control equipment and mud mixing operations are being monitored constantly and keeps accurate records of fluid transfers, fluid treatments, and fluid properties.
Lines up mud pumps, mud tanks, and flow paths as directed.
Checks and monitors oil levels of machinery in mud pump and mud processing rooms.
Maintains records of mud pump hours.
Maintains hygiene and housekeeping to Company standards with a particular focus on clear escape routes and walkways.
Works on the rig floor and any other areas where drilling operations are being conducted when required.
Performs preventive maintenance or maintenance repairs occurring on all fluid pumping and treatment equipment.
Provides detailed written handover at end of shift to the relieving Assistant Derrickhand.
Qualifications / Experience
Offshore experience including time on a floating rig (preferably drillship).
Good communication skills (oral and written).
Basic computer skills.
Completion of all training and certification requirements for the Assistant Derrickhand position as described in the training matrix.
Behaviors
As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Our five behaviors that define our culture are:
Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.
Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
We provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world
We Are Valaris With decades of expertise and strategic commitment built on efficiency, capability and ingenuity, our sights are continually set toward a future built with purpose and the most advanced operations. A future where we are BOLD. Our Executive Management Committee: Anton Dibowitz: President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Weber: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Colleen Grable: Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Davor Vukadin: Senior Vice President and General Counsel Duke Bajenting: Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability Gilles Luca: Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Matt Lyne: Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Olivier Lhommet: Vice President, Operational Integrity Our Beliefs Above all, safety comes first. Our proven reputation gives us an advantage and the ambition to lead. Our Behaviors We're ethical in everything we do, pushing ourselves to be dynamic in our evolution. Our Commitments We're committed to being purpose-built, assembling the world's most advanced assets across the globe. We're strong and enduring- trusted by generations for generations, fully invested and creating lasting value for our people and partners. Social Media Disclosure We welcome conversations and honest and open feedback; however, please refrain from using obscenities, profanity or making any comments that are illegal, offensive, abusive, defamatory or harmful. We welcome helpful feedback on how we can make our services and your experience better. If you have a concern with Valaris, or our products and services, we're happy to listen. We look forward to responding to constructive, thoughtful posts and comments made on our social pages. We reserve the right to review comments posted on our social media sites and to remove any that violate our social media policy. We also reserve the right to block repeat offenders from continuing to post.
Offices: 5847 San Felipe St, Houston, Texas 77057, US · Gateway Business park, Gateway Crescent, aberdeen, Aberdeen AB12 3GA, GB · Avenida 4 Oriente, Lote 16, Entre Calle 1 Sur y 2 Sur, Ciudad Del Carmen , Mexico 24129, MX · Av. Rio Branco, 181, Sala 3403, Rio de Janeiro , Brasil 20-040-007, BR · Veritasveien 25, Stavanger, Rogaland 4007, NO
There are currently 4,782 open engineering positions in Houston, TX listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Amentum, KBR, Inc., Powell, Q-EDGE CORPORATION, Venture Global LNG, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 872 of the 4782 open engineering positions offer remote or hybrid work (212 remote, 660 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
