ROV Submarine Pilots

Canadian Adventure Charters; Marystown; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress/Company shirts/hats

Paid travel

Company pension

Dental care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

Canadian Adventure Charters seeks experienced Submarine Pilots/Technicians and ROV Pilots/Technicians for its Explore ships. Candidates should have extensive heavy marine offshore background, shipboard maintenance skills, and the ability to operate submersibles and ROVs during charter missions across Atlantic routes including Newfoundland/Labrador and Med destinations.

The role requires physical fitness, willingness to travel, and strong teamwork in a small crew.

Qualifications

• Experience operating submersible vehicles (manned and unmanned).
• Strong maintenance and diagnostic skills for marine systems.
• Knowledge of hydrographic survey software packages such as Hypack/Hysweep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain submersibles and ensure all systems are in complete working order.
• Execute planned maintenance of submersible systems and maintain technical logs.
• Follow checklists for pre- and post-dive operations.
• Install and maintain electrical devices on submersibles.
• Support shore-side and topside operations during missions in local and remote environments.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required (approx. 60% of the year).

Skills

Submarine piloting

ROV operation

Maintenance

Microsoft Office

Hydrographic survey software (Hypack/H

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrographic Survey/Oceanography/Marine Sciences

Tools

Hypack

Hysweep

Job description

Canadian Flagged Vessels –Submarine Pilots/Technicians – ROV Pilots/Technicians for our Explore 95’ MY and 110′ MY

Canadian Adventure Charters is developing Charter Adventures, Submarine Dive Expeditions, Exploration, Treasure & Shipwreck Recovery, Climate Change-Global Warming Research, Underwater Film/ Documentary Entertainment and promoting Newfoundland & Labrador and The Northwest Passage, at charter destinations within our selected charter operations loop to Spain, Canary Islands, Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale.

Work Experience And Marine Certificates Requirements

• All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht
• All applicants must have previous experience in working Artic or Antarctica, MED climate conditions
• Minimum 5 Year’s Experience in Heavy Marine Offshore Commercial Industry

Minimum 5 Years Experience In Private Yachting Adventure/Exploration Industry

• Submarine Pilots- Technicians for 3 person Mini Submarine Safety Management/Pilot-Operators Training Course, Certificates & Licenses will be provided.

A Sub Pilot/Marine Technician to help manage and operate our fleet of manned submersibles and support vessels. We are looking for a committed and competent individual with combination of strong mechanical and interpersonal skills who can work on sensitive marine equipment, perform regular maintenance and operate complex systems to support dive operations (this is not an ocean sciences or marine research position). This is an excellent opportunity for a high-energy professional who is interested in a long-term position with a growing company.

The successful candidate will be self-driven, flexible, positive, and willing to work in a small, close-knit team environment; must have the drive to follow through on tasks and be goal-oriented.

Competitive salary and benefits/medical package.

Requirements

• Have current Canadian Citizenship and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in confined space, fit through 28” diameter ring and be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience operating submersible vehicles (manned and unmanned).
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office and experience with hydrographic survey and charting software packages, including Hypack/Hysweep.
• Demonstrated competence in operation of half-duplex communication devices.
• Demonstrate basic seamanship and safe operation of small boats.
• Able to travel for domestic and foreign work, approx. 60% of the year or as required.
• Willingness and ability to work offshore for weeks at a time as required.
• Physically fit and enjoy working outside in variable weather conditions.
• Professional, dependability, and detail oriented.

Desired

• Working knowledge of Electrical systems, Electronics, Hydraulics, Oxygen Systems, and Pneumatics.
• Knowledge of submersible and oceanographic systems strongly desired.
• Rigging or Crane experience.
• Open Water SCUBA certification.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrographic Survey, Oceanography, Marine Sciences or related field.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain submersibles and ensure all systems to be in complete working order and in compliance with all technical requirements.
• Execute the planned maintenance of submersible systems and maintain complete technical records and logs.
• Follow and adhere to established checklists for pre and post-dive operations.
• Install and maintain electrical devices and other sensitive components onto submersibles.
• Carrying out general shop operations team duties as required.
• Support shore-side and topside operations during missions in local and remote environments.

Other Required Certificates

• Current (STCW Endorsement) Required
• Passenger Safety Management
• Ship Security Officer Course
• Marine Advance First Aid Course
• Shipboard Management Course
• Risk Management Training Course
• Safety Awareness Course
• A valid Marine Medical Certificate
• Vaccine passport-Canadian/USA/EU/Bahamas Pass port
• Knowledgeable and efficient with Word/PDF, procurement- Ship Supply Management programs
• Providing Vision and Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Top Quality Service To ALL CAC,s Charter Clients & Guest
• ROV Pilots-Technicians Training License/Certified in Canada, EU, Bahamas, USA, including current (STCW Endorsement)
• Pilot training provided for CAC,s ROV and sonar deep water operations
• Experienced in tender/small boat launching and onboarding- Operations in high seas and ruff conditions is a MUST.
• Commercial Driving Certificate and Personal Dive Gear is not required, yet an asset.
• CAC,s itinerary will be Northern Atlantic – Newfoundland/Labrador, Northwest Passage-Baffin Island from May-Aug then Med to Spain, Canary Islands and Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale for the winter Vessels Charter/Crewing- 11 guest- 5 crew and 6 guest- 4 crew
• Permanent Positions-Salaries are DOE

Benefits

• Casual dress/ Company shirts-hats, rain gear
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Paid travel
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Language Requirement

English

Bilingual specking is an asset

Personal/ Social appearance

Must be 100% at all times. All tattoos must be covered by sleeves, No Drinking or Smoking of Any Kind while on charters.

Schedule:

8 weeks on/ 4 weeks off / 12 hour shift

Security clearance

check- criminal record check, driver’s abstracts, alcohol and drug test, current passport, marine certificates and current medicals will all be required upon hiring.