Atwood Oceanics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the drilling and completion of exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells worldwide. We own 10 mobile offshore drilling units, and we are expanding our fleet with the construction of six high-specification rigs. Our Guiding Principles describe our company and our beliefs and values: Safety and Environmental Stewardship, Client Satisfaction, Employee Focus, Value Creation and Integrity and Respect. Atwood was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We offer excellent opportunities to advance your career.
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We are expanding our high-specification drilling fleet.
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We are focused on value creation for our shareholders.
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Atwood Named "Best" Company (Again)
Atwood was named to Forbes' "Best Small Company" list for the 5th consecutive year and was the highest rated Houston-based company to be included!
Atwood Falcon Earns "Rig of the Year" Honors
The Atwood Falcon was named by Shell as their “Floater Rig of the Year” for 2011 based on the rig's excellent safety and operational performance. Congratulations Falcon team!


