ROC ROV Supervisor (Onshore) - Subsea Services

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine contractor is seeking a ROC ROV Supervisor in Aberdeen. The role involves leading remote-operated subsea tasks, supervising ROV pilots, and ensuring compliance with project plans. Ideal candidates will have extensive ROV experience and proven leadership skills. Competitive salary and career development opportunities included.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years ROV experience.
• At least 180 days' operational time as a Senior Pilot/Technician (IMCA R02).
• IMCA-recognised Competence Certificate for ROV Supervisor (R01).

Responsibilities

• Lead ROC ROV activities during assigned shift operations.
• Oversee the piloting and remote operation of Work-Class ROV systems.
• Act as the primary operational liaison with offshore vessel teams.

Skills

ROV experience

Leadership of ROV operations

Communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Technical Qualification: Diploma or degree in marine, mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering

Tools

Operational software

Remote control systems

Job description

Job DescriptionCompany Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We're involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Job Description

Make your mark as ROC ROV Supervisor (Onshore) at Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen. You will be accountable for the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of remotely operated subsea tasks from the Boskalis Remote Operations Centre (ROC). This leadership role involves supervising ROC-based ROV pilots and senior pilots, coordinating live operations with offshore vessel teams, and ensuring that all activities are executed in line with project plans, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

As the primary operational focal point during real-time remote ROV missions, the Supervisor provides technical guidance, ensures mission readiness, oversees shift performance, and escalates any operational risks or anomalies. The role is safety-critical and aligned with IMCA C005 Job Category R01 - ROV Supervisor. Competence must be demonstrated and maintained in accordance with the Boskalis Subsea Services Competence Management Scheme.

Your responsibilities as a ROC ROV Supervisor:

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to;

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise all ROC ROV activities during assigned shift operations, ensuring safe and effective execution.
• Oversee the piloting and remote operation of Work-Class and light Work-Class ROV systems including associated tooling and sensors to support the safe and efficient execution of inspection, survey, maintenance, and light intervention scopes.
• Ensure operational compliance with project work packs, client specifications, company procedures, and applicable IMCA guidance.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between the ROV Remote Operations Centre and offshore vessel teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Manage real-time team scheduling, task delegation, and shift handovers within the ROC environment.
• Review and approve mission execution plans, pre-dive virtual checklists, system readiness verifications, and operational reporting documentation.
• Monitor ROV system status, telemetry, and live video feeds; coordinate with offshore technicians for real-time diagnostics and issue resolution.

Qualifications

You can make your mark as an ROC ROV Supervisor if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years ROV experience.
• At least 180 days' operational time as a Senior Pilot/Technician (IMCA R02)
• Demonstrated leadership of ROV operations, including shift supervision, task planning, and coordination
• Proven track record of piloting and overseeing complex subsea operations such as intervention, tooling deployment, and inspection tasks
• Experience with remote piloting platforms, live telemetry feeds, and digital coordination tools
• IMCA ROV Supervisor logbook with verifiable entries evidencing supervisory responsibilities and digital operations exposure
• Technical Qualification: Diploma or degree in marine, mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering ().
• Technical Proficiency: High level of competence in ROV systems, subsea tooling, fault-finding, and inspection methodology.
• Competence: IMCA-recognised Competence Certificate or Portfolio for ROV Supervisor (R01).
• Communication & Coordination: excellent communication skills across dispersed teams and shift patterns.
• Decision-Making & Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure and adapt to dynamic offshore scenarios.
• Digital Literacy: Proficient in operational software, remote control systems, digital reporting tools, and data analysis platforms.
• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST (for UKCS only) and OEUK Medical (including Bi-Deltoid shoulder measurements.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions:Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: you will report to the ROV Manager with the following Direct Reports: ROC ROV Pilot Technician Trainees, ROC ROV Pilot Technician and ROC ROV Senior Pilot Technician.
• Where you will work: You will work in our designated on-site Remote Operations Centre. There may be ad-hoc opportunities for offshore trips.
• Full/part- time job: The position of ROC ROV Supervisoris a permanent role and will be offered on a Guaranteed Days Contract basis.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it's clear we're a good match, we'll make you an offer - and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of ROC ROV Supervisor. Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

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