Technical Assistant, Offshore, Oil & Gas

Energy Job Shop; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$23 per hour wage

Contract position for 12 months

Compressed 4/10 workweek (40 hours/wk)

Occasional travel to offshore sites

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking Technical Assistants in Covington, LA to support offshore oil and gas operations. This contract role offers a compressed 4/10 workweek and joint support to operational teams with strong organizational requirements.

Ideal candidates will be organized, independent, and experienced in fast-paced environments, including offshore or maintenance support settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or offshore-related environments.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational, planning, and record-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to offshore oil and gas operations teams.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, and data entry.
• Coordinate with operations for timely maintenance planning and execution.

Skills

Operations support

Maintenance

Offshore environments

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Smartbox

Helipass

Job description

Oil & Gas Technical Assistants - 4/10 Compressed Workweek - $23/hr - Benefits Package - Covington, LA

NES Fircroft is seeking Technical Assistants to join their team in Covington, Louisiana, supporting offshore oil and gas operations. This contract role offers a compressed 4/10 workweek and the opportunity to provide vital technical and administrative support to operational teams. Ideal candidates are highly organized, independent, and experienced in fast-paced environments, particularly within offshore or maintenance support settings.

Perks & Benefits

• $23 per hour wage
• Contract position with 12-month duration
• Compressed 4/10 workweek (40 hours/week)
• Occasional paid travel to offshore production facilities
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in engineering staffing

What You’ll Need

• Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or offshore-related environments
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of SAP and other business systems
• Excellent organizational, planning, and record-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules as needed

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Previous experience in offshore operations support, planning, or scheduling roles
• Familiarity with maintenance scheduling and work order management
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Smartbox, Helipass, or similar
• Basic analytical experience, including tracking operational expenditures or metrics