Offshore Operator - Platform

Genesis Energy, L.P.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Energy, L.P. seeks an Offshore Platform Operator in Houma, Louisiana. Responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of a hydrocarbon processing facility while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates must possess a High School diploma or G.E.D., with 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial environment.

Key skills include mechanical aptitude and effective communication. The role requires a commitment to safety, ability to work in outdoor conditions, and rotating 12-hour shifts. Join us in supporting vital energy infrastructure operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Offshore Platform Operator.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read and comprehend P&ID and PFD drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate all platform equipment and utility support systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and develop operational reports.
• Work under company safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Technical certification or training in a mechanical environment

Job description

Genesis Energy, LLC is an affiliate of Genesis Energy, L.P., a publicly traded master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas. We provide critical pipeline infrastructure supporting long‑lived, world‑class developments in the Gulf of America. Our business also includes a diversified suite of Jones Act‑compliant marine transportation equipment used to transport crude oil and intermediate refined products along the Gulf and East Coast, and major river systems, the production and marketing of other specialty chemicals with no known substitutes, and an increasingly integrated portfolio of onshore crude oil pipelines and terminals along the Gulf Coast.

The Offshore Platform Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance surveillance of a hydrocarbon processing facility. This includes the monitoring and operation of all platform equipment and utility support systems. In addition, the individual will:

• Work within the guidelines and parameters as established by the Company Safety Manual, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Handle hazardous and highly volatile materials.
• Troubleshoot all platform equipment failures and act accordingly.
• Develop and complete reports related to the operation of a hydrocarbon process facility.

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an Offshore Platform Operator is required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Previous experience in the natural gas/gas liquids, gas processing, petrochemical, refining, or mining industry (e.g., gas gathering and/or transmission facility, gas processing/treating plant, petrochemical plant, petroleum refinery, NGL fractionation plant, or mining separation operation) is required.
• Knowledge of the operation, control, and general design of various kinds of systems typically present in a processing or fractionation plant is required.
• Strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Basic mathematical calculations, basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word‑processing applications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, decision‑making skills, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime and handle call‑outs.
• Ability to read and comprehend P&ID and PFD drawings.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
• History of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard.
• Strong organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull, and hold equipment and tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• May work in confined spaces (e.g., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
• Ability to work a 14‑on/14‑off 12‑hour rotating work schedule.
• Ability to travel by helicopter to offshore facilities.

Genesis Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact Genesis Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].