ROV Pilot Technician

DOF group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Employer Pension Contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Employee assistance program

Job summary

DOF group is seeking ROV Pilot Technicians to join their team in Aberdeen City, Scotland. This role involves operating and maintaining ROV systems on offshore projects, with a requirement for at least two years of relevant experience or equivalent training. The position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse and rewarding environment, alongside benefits such as private healthcare and enhanced parental policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years offshore experience from ROV operations, or relevant training can compensate for lack of experience.
• Documented IMCA based competence log for ROV Pilot Technician II.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair on assigned ROV systems.
• Carry out pre-dive and post-dive checks and maintenance routines.

Skills

ROV operations

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulics or Mechanics

Job description

Join DOF's growth as a ROV Pilot Technician!

We are currently looking for multiple ROV Pilot Technicians to strengthen our ROV team. In this role, you will support a wide range of offshore projects onboard our vessels in the Atlantic region, while gaining knowledge and collaborating with our experienced and passionate ROV team.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair on assigned ROV systems.
• Participate in familiarization and debriefing activities prior to mobilization and demobilizations.
• Carry out pre-dive and post-dive checks, preventative maintenance routines, and ensure all activities, defects, and repairs are accurately recorded in dive logs and system documentation.

We are looking for experienced ROV Pilots with strong knowledge and understanding of the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ROV and LARS systems.

The main fleet of DOF ROV/LARS systems consists of:

ROV Systems

• Kystdesign
• Shilling UHD
• Perry/Forum XLX, XLR, and XLX-C
• Argus

LARS Systems

• ODIM/Rolls Royce
• Cetix/Sepro
• Ulmatec
• Dynacon
• MacArtney
• Evotec

While our main operational hub is in the Atlantic region, DOF's modern fleet is operated worldwide, providing the opportunity to work across a variety of environments and cultures. If you are passionate about the offshore industry and eager to learn and grow in a challenging and rewarding environment this might be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years offshore experience from ROV operations or relevant training program can compensate for lack of experience.
• Qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Hydraulics or Mechanics.
• Documented IMCA based competence log for ROV Pilot Technician II (Experience can compensate for lack of formal competency).
• Experience within IMR projects is beneficial.
• Experience within inspection/3.3U is beneficial.
• Please upload your work grid in your application.

This is an offshore position.

Application due date: Friday, 22nd of May 2026.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Employee assistance program and more