ROV Pilot Technician I — Offshore Subsea Ops

Boskalis; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private medical insurance

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen is seeking an ROV Pilot Technician Grade I to support safe subsea operations through piloting, maintenance and fault-finding of ROV systems.

Join an offshore team reporting to the ROV Supervisor, with progression toward Senior status. Offshore availability, IMCA qualifications, and mechanical/electrical expertise are required. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for training through Boskalis academy.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 180 days offshore in the role of ROV Pilot Technician II – CV with work history to date and IMCA Logbook – last 12 months work experience verification.
• Multi-discipline Project Experience: piloting observation or work-class ROVs, supporting live fault-finding or repair, familiarity with subsea tooling or sensors and practical experience assisting with integration checks, deck layout setup or equipment retention – CV with work history to date.
• Valid and current IMCA Company Member Competence Certificate or completed and validated IMCA Competence Portfolio supporting completion of all ROV Pilot Technician Grade II (R04) competencies.
• Technical qualifications: recognised technical qualification in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or hydraulic discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, military trade, or equivalent).
• ROV Introductory Training.: successful completion of an IMCA-approved ROV Introductory Training course (IMCA R002 compliant), with valid certification.
• Offshore availability and resilience - willingness to work rotational offshore shifts in physically demanding conditions.
• Strong communication skills - contributes positively to team dynamics and maintains clear, respectful communication.
• Positive attitude and willingness to improve - open to feedback, actively seeks learning opportunities, and contributes to a learning-oriented environment.
• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST (for UKCS only) and OEUK Medical (including Bi-Deltoid shoulder measurements).

Responsibilities

• Pilot the ROV during subsea operations, including navigation, station keeping, visual inspection, sonar tracking, and basic tooling deployment, under the supervision of senior personnel.
• Assist in manipulator operations, including simple intervention tasks, object recovery, and valve operations as required by the work scope.
• Support launch and recovery operations (LARS/TMS), including deck safety, tether management, and communication with deck crew and bridge.
• Monitor ROV telemetry, video feeds, sonar, and sensor data during live operations to ensure situational awareness and early identification of anomalies.
• Conduct pre- and post-dive checks, recording all data in accordance with company and client documentation procedures.
• Carry out first-line fault-finding and basic corrective maintenance across ROV sub-systems, including hydraulics, electrical connections, sensors, and propulsion.
• Undertake planned maintenance on ROV systems and associated tooling in accordance with the company’s maintenance management system (MMS).

Skills

Offshore experience

Communication skills

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ/HNC or equivalent

Job description

Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen is seeking an ROV Pilot Technician Grade I to support safe subsea operations through piloting, maintenance and fault-finding of ROV systems.

Join an offshore team reporting to the ROV Supervisor, with progression toward Senior status. Offshore availability, IMCA qualifications, and mechanical/electrical expertise are required. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for training through Boskalis academy.