Valaris
Offshore Operations Internship
Valaris, Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
The Summer 2025 Offshore Operations intern will be assigned to a rig for a period of time to be exposed to operations and various positions (Roustabout and/or Floorhand) in an offshore environment through the direction of their assigned mentor. This can include but is not limited to shadowing various offshore personnel, supporting all crane operations, barrier activity, stowage of cargo, bulk materials, drilling equipment, as well as adequate housekeeping in all related spaces. The intern may be required to handle drilling tools and tubulars on the rig floor for the purpose of making up/breaking down drill string, riser and other drilling systems on either the main or auxiliary well centers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.
Job Summary
The Summer 2025 Offshore Operations intern will be assigned to a rig for a period of time to be exposed to operations and various positions (Roustabout and/or Floorhand) in an offshore environment through the direction of their assigned mentor. This can include but is not limited to shadowing various offshore personnel, supporting all crane operations, barrier activity, stowage of cargo, bulk materials, drilling equipment, as well as adequate housekeeping in all related spaces. The intern may be required to handle drilling tools and tubulars on the rig floor for the purpose of making up/breaking down drill string, riser and other drilling systems on either the main or auxiliary well centers.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean, and organize the deck, equipment and all related work areas.
- Off-load supplies from boats and move them to storage areas.
- Check loads for proper slinging, lift clearance, obstructions in movement, balance, etc.
- Ensure that barriers are appropriately in place prior to lifting operations.
- Work to ensure that all decks and other cargo related spaces are clean, organized and inventoried/audited.
- Perform assigned duties during safety drills and emergency situations as per the station bill.
- Actively participate in the weekly safety meeting and other safety management system issues.
- Operates rig tongs, wrenches and other equipment required for making up or breaking out tubular; perform other tasks necessary for drilling operations.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university studying engineering; preferably with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Petroleum.
- Effective leadership skills
- Enthusiastic desire to learn
- Collaboration and team-oriented mindset
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Confident in oral and written communication
- Adaptability to new environments and situations
- Ability to organize work tasks efficiently
- Sound analytical and planning skills
About Us
At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers' well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.