Offshore ROV Pilot Technician – 12‑Month Contract

Fugro; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career & training opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Fugro is seeking an ROV Pilot Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract to pilot, maintain, and operate Work-Class ROVs on a major offshore project in the Atlantic off the Spanish coast.

You will join a dedicated subsea decommissioning campaign, performing piloting under supervision, assisting with deployment, safety, and on-site teamwork. Candidates should have offshore experience and relevant vocational qualifications; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience as an ROV Pilot Technician at offshore worksites.
• Strong understanding of mobilisations, operations, and fault-finding for work-class ROVs and eyeball ROV systems.
• A nationally recognised technical or trade qualification in electrical, electronics, hydraulics, or mechanics.
• Willingness to work offshore for extended periods.
• Willingness to work on both vessels and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support technical operations by assisting in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of ROV systems and tooling.
• Perform piloting tasks under supervision, including ROV control and manipulator operations during subsea missions.
• Assist with launch and recovery of the ROV system, ensuring safe deployment and retrieval procedures.
• Prioritise safety and follow Fugro’s safety standards on site.
• Contribute to system readiness through inspections and housekeeping duties.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the ROV team on-site.

Skills

ROV piloting

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Electrical/ mechanical knowledge

Offshore work readiness

Education

Vocational qualification in electrical/electronics/hydraulics/mechanics

Tools

Rov control systems

Job description

Fugro is seeking an ROV Pilot Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract to pilot, maintain, and operate Work-Class ROVs on a major offshore project in the Atlantic off the Spanish coast.

You will join a dedicated subsea decommissioning campaign, performing piloting under supervision, assisting with deployment, safety, and on-site teamwork. Candidates should have offshore experience and relevant vocational qualifications; visa sponsorship is not available.