Drilling Crew
Roustabout · Roughneck · Derrickman · Driller
- High School Diploma
- TWIC Card
- SafeGulf / SafeLand
- BOSIET / HUET
- Physical
No degree needed to start as a Roustabout.
Gulf of Mexico · Offshore USA
Global Offshore Recruiters places certified and career-ready crews on live Gulf of Mexico platforms, barges and vessels — drilling, production, marine, engineering, HSE, subsea and galley. Roustabouts start at $35/hr with no degree required.
Send your details and a Global Offshore Recruiters recruiter reviews your certifications within one business day. One-time training fee only — no other charges, ever.
Seven trades on the water
Every category below is live on current Gulf of Mexico projects. The chips show the minimum you need to get on a roster.
Roustabout · Roughneck · Derrickman · Driller
No degree needed to start as a Roustabout.
Production Operator · Process Operator · Barge Engineer
Captain · Mate · AB Seaman · Crane Operator · DPO
Mechanic · Electrician · E&I Tech · Welder
HSE Advisor · Offshore Medic · Safety Tech
ROV Pilot/Tech · Commercial Diver · Subsea Engineer
Galley Hand · Cook · Utility Hand · Laundry
Requirements
Why Global Offshore Recruiters
We recruit for the Gulf of Mexico only. That focus means we know which operators rotate fastest, which certifications clear on day one, and how to get you on the boat before the roster closes.
We verify TWIC, SafeGulf, HUET and BOSIET up front, so you only apply to rosters you actually qualify for — no wasted trips to the dock.
We work with the crew bosses and barge management who sign the ticket. No ghost listings, no endless middlemen.
From 14/7 to 28/14, we negotiate rotation, lodging and per-diem — not just the hourly number.
A single one-time training fee covers your onboarding. No TWIC fees, no placement fees, no visa charges — ever. Our support continues through your first full rotation.
On the water
Live rosters across the Gulf of Mexico — from shallow-water jack-ups to deepwater subsea spreads.
Field reports
Roustabout → Derrickman · 28/14 rotation
“I walked in with a TWIC card, a SafeGulf cert and zero rig time. Global Offshore Recruiters told me straight what was missing, got my HUET booked the same week, and had me on a jack-up in the South Timbalier field eleven days later. After my first rotation the driller pushed me up to Derrickman. I went from $16/hr onshore to $35/hr offshore in under a month, and my recruiter still checks in before every crew change.”
“They caught that my IMCA logbook was about to lapse before any operator did. Global Offshore Recruiters handled the renewal paperwork, then lined up two subsea barge jobs at once so I could actually choose the better rotation instead of taking whatever came first.”
“No offshore experience at all — just a ServSafe card. They walked me through the water survival test, told me exactly what to bring to the heliport, and I was on a barge by the end of the month. Six months later I'm second cook.”
“First remote medic role out of state for me. Global Offshore Recruiters handled the credentialing transfer, my TWIC and BOSIET scheduling, and confirmed my OSHA 30 with the operator before I ever flew out. Nothing was left for me to chase.”
“The best thing they did was negotiate 28/14 instead of 14/7, plus per-diem on travel days. Same vessel, same rate — completely different year for my family. Most agencies never even bring rotation up.”
“I'd been passed over twice because my crane cert paperwork was a mess. They rebuilt my file, verified everything with the operator, and I was on a platform two weeks later at a better rate than I asked for.”
“Two years in a chemical plant onshore and I didn't know it counted. Global Offshore Recruiters mapped my plant experience against the T2 well control requirement and got me interviewed for production the same week.”
Before you apply
No — not for every role. Galley, roustabout and some drilling-crew positions are open with zero rig time as long as you hold (or can quickly get) TWIC, SafeGulf and a physical. We tell you upfront exactly which entry path fits your background.
Onboarding: certification guidance, roster matching, and support through your first full rotation. There are no placement fees, no TWIC fees, no visa charges and nothing deducted from your paycheck — ever.
TWIC is the gate for every role. After that, SafeGulf and HUET (or BOSIET) cover most deck and production rosters. Marine licenses, well-control and trade certs open the higher-rate seats. Send us what you have and we'll map the shortest path.
Typical rotations run 14/7, 14/14 or 28/14 depending on the operator. Crew changes are coordinated through the heliport or crew boat, and we negotiate travel-day per-diem where the contract allows.
Our average placement is 14 days. If your paperwork is clean and a roster is open in your trade, it can be as fast as a week — galley and roustabout rosters move fastest.
Rosters open now
Send your certifications today and a Global Offshore Recruiters recruiter will tell you exactly which Gulf of Mexico rosters you qualify for — drilling, production, marine, engineering, HSE, subsea or galley.