ROV Senior Pilot Technician

Oceaneering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine services company is seeking an ROV Operator in Abu Dhabi. The role involves operating Remotely Operated Vehicles and performing maintenance on hydraulic and electrical systems. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant training. This position involves offshore work in challenging environments, requiring strong problem-solving skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 12 months of mechanical and hydraulic training required.
• Must obtain a valid Passport and offshore work documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate ROV and related equipment.
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Technical Associates degree preferred

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Electronic systems

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: Responsible for operating Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Subsea Tooling, IWOCS and RWOCS Systems, Tensioning and Reel Systems in a safe and efficient manner, and maintaining and repairing all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with same, including component repair, replacement, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to include cameras, video and still, acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators, robotic arms, LARS, Launch and Recovery Systems, hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface and subsea workover systems.
• Assist or pilot the ROV, including evaluating environment conditions and hazards; dock/undock from tether management system (TMS); navigate the ROV by acoustics, sonar, and visual video.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment; maintain/repair electronics, hydraulics, mechanics; use test equipment; calibrate and align equipment; perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
• Operate and repair electrical over hydraulic and direct hydraulic control systems that interact with pumps, valves, and other hydraulic transmission and power equipment.
• Interface with subsea navigational equipment including magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
• Integrate and operate tooling including cutters, pump units, multipurpose skids, dredging systems, standalone sensory systems, and any other tooling integrated to the ROV.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 12 months of formal mechanical and hydraulic training and 12 months of formal electrical and electronics training, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Analytical problem solving; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; ability to work in a team environment; attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of company policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities; seeks out new learning experiences; identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.

Working Conditions

Requires Regional Variance. This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK, which is outdoors and indoors, day and night, near water; requires working on or near moving and vibrating equipment; humidity often above 90%, and noise over 85 decibels; potential exposure to open fire, flames, sparks; constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases; work surface is stable; height is elevated.