ROV Pilot Technician

Position Overview

The ROV Pilot Technician operates and maintains work-class or observation-class remotely operated vehicles during subsea inspection, construction, drilling support, and IMR operations. This role sits at the intersection of maritime operations and subsea engineering, requiring both technical piloting proficiency and mechanical/electrical systems maintenance capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Pilot ROV systems (work-class: Schilling HD, Triton XLX, SMD; observation-class) during subsea operations including survey, inspection, and intervention tasks
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on ROV systems including hydraulic, electrical, fiber-optic, and telemetry subsystems
• Conduct pre-dive system checks and post-dive maintenance in accordance with OEM procedures and company Planned Maintenance Systems
• Operate ROV tooling including manipulators, torque tools, cutters, and cleaning equipment during intervention tasks
• Navigate ROV using sonar, profiling sonar, and USBL/LBL positioning systems for subsea location and navigation
• Capture high-quality video and photographic data during inspection and survey tasks; annotate findings in real time
• Maintain accurate ROV dive logs, maintenance records, and spare parts inventories
• Participate in launch and recovery operations; ensure LARS systems are maintained and operated safely
• Support client representatives with real-time task briefings and operational updates during subsea campaigns
• Adhere to all HSE procedures, participate in toolbox talks, and report near misses and unsafe conditions

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Technical diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering or equivalent; recognized ROV pilot training certification
• Certifications: BOSIET/FOET; Valid Offshore Medical; IMCA ROV Competency Scheme (or equivalent); First Aid
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as ROV Pilot Technician on work-class systems; demonstrated maintenance and piloting proficiency
• Technical Skills: Work-class ROV systems operation and maintenance; hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting; sonar and positioning systems; video/data capture

Preferred

• Multiple ROV system experience (Schilling, Triton, SMD, Perry)
• Subsea construction and intervention tooling experience
• Experience with autonomous/advanced ROV systems
• NDT or cathodic protection inspection experience