ROV Pilot

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ROV services company seeks ROV Pilot Technicians at various levels to support global subsea operations. Successful candidates will manage ROV operations, adhere to safety protocols, and possess the necessary certifications to ensure project success. This position offers a competitive rewards package and benefits focused on career growth and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Career development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in operating ROV systems (Triton-XLX, Seaeye).
• Valid certifications, including competence and medical.
• Ability to supervise teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Observe safe working practices and conduct risk assessments.
• Perform launch and recovery operations.
• Complete technical reports and fault-finding tasks.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Fault Finding

Education

Valid competence certificate (IMCA guidelines)

BOSIET

Offshore medical

Full GWO (preferable)

HV certification (preferable)

Tools

Triton- XLX and XLS systems

Seaeye - Panther, Cougar, and Tiger systems

Sub-Atlantic - Comanche and Mohican systems

Job description

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ROVOP is a global ROV specialist. As the largest independent provider of ROV services, our core focus is the provision of high performing assets and personnel to deliver exceptional subsea operations. Our track record and market reach in subsea robotics services position ROVOP as a partner of choice for major players in multiple sectors. ROVOP’s long-proven ability to deliver complete ROV solutions reduces risk and cost for customers while maximising safety and operational performance.

Our commitment to personnel training & development makes ROVOP the ideal place for talented individuals to come and work, learn, and develop their careers. We support everyone’s continual professional development in line with personal aspirations. And we provide a competitive rewards package and a friendly, open, and performance-orientated team environment.

Due to continuing international growth ROVOP Inc. have an exciting opportunity for ROV Pilot Technician, at all levels, to join us on permanent basis. We currently have a number of global projects extending to 2024 and beyond, on dedicated schedules.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Observe safe working practices and adhere to electrical principles and industry standards.
• Communicate with team members, client and onshore management effectively.
• Have an active role in the completion of task risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Adhere to all ROVOP policies and procedures.
• Assist ROV Supervisor to problem solve and conduct project in a professional manner.
• Responsible for the completion of all pre and post dive checks.
• Undertake launch and recovery operations as instructed by Shift Supervisor.
• Complete fault-finding tasks effectively with no supervision within an acceptable time frame.
• Responsible for ensuring constant communication with nominated deck personnel during launch and recovery procedures.
• Understands and ensures the full scope of work is undertaken and all relevant supporting documentation completed.
• Identifies all navigational aids and ensures they are fully operational.
• Responsible for ensuring all preventative and general maintenance is carried out.
• Fully understands the ROV operational and system manuals.
• Mentor ROV trainees as required.
• Responsible for system inventory updates.
• Pilot ROV independently and in most environmental conditions.
• Perform navigator and log keeping duties.
• Complete and submit written technical reports at the end of each offshore cycle relating to all aspects of the project and technical repairs carried out.
• Strive to learn new technical and operational issues while on the job.
• Good knowledge of 3rd party tooling and sensors and able to integrate and fault find accordingly.
• Able to supervise teams if required to do so.

Successful candidates will have experience, in the operation of one or more of the following:-

• Triton- XLX and XLS systems

• Seaeye - Panther, Cougar and Tiger systems

• Sub-Atlantic - Comanche and Mohican systems

You will also hold a valid competence certificate (in line with IMCA guidelines), BOSIET and offshore medical. Full GWO (preferable). Preference will be given to candidates also holding valid HV certification, a second passport and valid seaman’s certification/books.