ROV Onshore Workshop Technician

ROVOP; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ROV specialist is seeking an entry-level engineer to maintain ROV systems and manage workshop facilities. The ideal candidate has knowledge of ROV equipment and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a high-technology environment in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Previous working knowledge of ROV systems and service company culture.
• Experience in a similar role or time served in an electrical, mechanical or hydraulic background.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational workshop facilities for ROV systems.
• Manage and plan maintenance activities for ROV equipment.
• Perform pre/post deployment checks and QC audits.

Skills

Knowledge of ROV systems

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Forklift truck

Gantry crane

Job description

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ROVOP is a Global ROV specialist with an unrivalled track record of reliability and a technologically advanced fleet of subsea remotely operated vehicles. We have years of specialist experience and are able to combine the innovation and commercial agility required in today’s challenging market environment. The ROVOP service offering improves the reliability and operational efficiency of your subsea operations, mitigating risk, optimising performance and creating value, while always ensuring the highest levels of quality and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our highly regarded, market leading team, supporting our high technology fleet of ROV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational workshop facilities for the mobilisation, demobilisation, refurbishment, maintenance, and repair of ROV systems and tooling equipment in accordance with workshop procedures and under the direction of the Workshop Manager.
• Ensure all ROV equipment is maintained and compliant with all technical and project requirements.
• Manage and plan maintenance activities for ROV equipment.
• Perform pre/post deployment checks and QC audits for ROV equipment, in line with ROVOP processes.
• Use logical techniques to identify technical faults during maintenance and testing.
• Ensure equipment repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
• Compile and maintain technical records, reports and logs using the ROVOP IMS.
• Ensure all inventory levels align with recommended requirements.
• Liaise with the Projects Team to prepare for future operational requirements and assist in project field mobilisations.
• Liaise with the Technical and Asset Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of ROV equipment.
• Work closely with the Logistics Team to assist with the transport of equipment to/from projects.
• Supervision of ROV Pilot Trainees aligned to the ROVOP Trainee Programme, offshore personnel and any third parties.
• Operation of forklift truck and gantry crane.
• Assist with workshop deliveries and driving duties.
• Provide cover/support where necessary for other members of the workshop team.

About You

For this position, it would be optimal that you have previous working knowledge of ROV systems and their capabilities, as well as previous exposure to “service company” culture. Ideally, candidates would have previous experience in a similar role, or be time served in an electrical, mechanical or hydraulic background.

Personal Attributes

The candidate should be personable and operate well as part of a team. They should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be highly organised and efficient in their work. A person who has a high level of integrity and understands the importance of being customer focussed.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology