ROV Support Engineer

NES Fircroft; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced ROV Support Engineer for a long-term contract in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will provide technical and operational support for ROV systems, ensuring compliance with client policies while working a 3/2 hybrid shift pattern. This role offers a chance to be part of a leading engineering staffing provider in the Oil & Gas sector.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits

Accommodation support

Qualifications

• 5-9 years in ROV-related activities.
• Experience as offshore pilot technician or supervisor.
• Technical skills in mechanical/hydraulic equipment refurbishments are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support loading out ROV systems and prepare workshop spares.
• Coordinate re-certification activities for ROV systems.
• Process offshore Maintenance Requests (MRs) and manage technical reports.

Skills

Knowledge of ROV systems

Mechanical workshop work

Hydraulic workshop work

Education

Engineering degree or relevant HND/HNC

Job description

NES Fircroft is supporting a key Oil & Gas client with a ROV Support Engineer role for a long-term contract in Aberdeen.

Within this role, you will provide technical and operational support for all ROV systems, ensuring activities align with our client's policies.

This is an initial 12-month PAYE contract, working 37.5 hours per week. After initial training, you will work on a 3/2 hybrid shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support activities related to loading out ROV systems, checking and preparing workshop spares, preparing inventories, and conducting system pre-mob checks.
• Coordinate re-certification activities for ROV systems and manage spare parts shipments offshore.
• Process offshore Maintenance Requests (MRs) and assist with expediting, including clarifying part queries.
• Monitor receipt of ROV maintenance and technical reports, reviewing and acting on any issues.
• Ensure all ROV critical spares checks are completed and address any shortfalls promptly.
• Follow up on actions related to Damage/Malfunction/Failure (DMF) reports from ROV systems.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Engineering degree or relevant HND/HNC.
• Experience: 5-9 years in ROV-related activities such as Mechanical/Hydraulic workshop work, onshore technical ROV roles, offshore pilot technician, or supervisor.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of ROV systems; experience with ROV assets, mechanical or hydraulic equipment refurbishments is a plus.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise needed, whenever and wherever it is required. We support contractors beyond traditional recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, market-leading benefits, and accommodation to ensure safety and compliance.