ROV Pilot Technician

ROVOP; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ROVOP is seeking experienced and skilled ROV professionals to support a diverse portfolio of long-term offshore projects across our expanding fleet of ROV systems worldwide. Immediate mobilisation to projects in 2026 is anticipated.

As an Offshore ROV Pilot Technician, you will be responsible for safety, pre- and post-dive checks, launch and recovery operations, fault finding, and maintaining clear communication with deck personnel under the direction of a shift supervisor.

Qualifications

• Responsible for safety of themselves and others around them.
• Observe safe working practices and adhere to electrical principles and industry standards.
• Complete pre- and post-dive checks and launch/recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe safe working practices and adhere to electrical principles and industry standards.
• 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 under direction of shift supervisor.
• Conduct fault finding under direction of senior crew members.
• Responsible for ensuring constant communication with nominated deck personnel during launch and recovery procedures.
• Undertakes training requirements to obtain competent senior ROV Pilot Technician status.
• Maintain system inventory and ensure all sub systems are fully understood.

Skills

Safety awareness

Pilot ROV operations

Fault finding

Communication with deck

Mentoring trainees

Tools

ROV operations manuals

IMS system navigation

Job description

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

Having been acquired by the Edison Chouest family of companies in May 2024, we now have a remarkable opportunity for further growth and innovation, with an increased fleet of ROVs and opportunities for our current pool of ROV experts.

Due to a strong and growing pipeline of international projects secured for 2026, ROVOP is expanding its team. We’re actively seeking experienced and skilled ROV professionals at all levels for immediate mobilisation to support a diverse portfolio of long-term operations across our expanding fleet of ROV systems and vessels worldwide.

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

• Responsible for the safety of themselves and others around them
• Observe safe working practices and adhere to electrical principles and industry standards
• 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 under direction of shift supervisor
• Conduct fault finding under direction of senior crew members
• Responsible for ensuring constant communication with nominated deck personnel during launch and recovery procedures
• Understands and ensures the full scope of work is undertaken
• 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 systems manuals
• Has a good overall knowledge of the ROV, handling system and all sub systems
• Mentor ROV trainees as required
• Maintain system inventory
• Be aware of weather conditions and operational parameters for safe ROV operations
• Pilot ROV as directed by shift supervisor
• 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
• Undertake training requirements, to obtain competent senior ROV Pilot Technician status
• Strive to learn new technical and operational issues while on the job
• Knowledge of 3rd party tooling and sensors and able to integrate and fault find accordingly
• Be aware of the company's IMS system and be able to navigate effectively.