Senior ROV Pilot Technician

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Group life assurance

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

The Fugro Card

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Fugro is seeking a Senior ROV Pilot Technician to support the Supervisor in maintaining and operating ROV systems across UK offshore projects, including North Sea, and Europe. You will lead maintenance, perform piloting and manipulation tasks, and ensure safe launch/recovery of ROVs while coordinating with project teams and clients.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong safety awareness, cross-discipline skills, and a proactive approach to training and development in challenging offshore

Qualifications

• Experience operating ROVs and manipulators offshore.
• Hands-on experience with various ROV systems and subsea tooling.
• Background in diverse subsea operations and adaptability to offshore environments.
• Strong safety awareness aligned with the company’s Safety Management System.
• Willingness to work on vessels and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for ROV systems.
• Perform piloting and manipulator operations during subsea tasks.
• Execute safe launch and recovery procedures for the ROV system, including TMS and LARS operations.
• Support operational planning and safety documentation.
• Coordinate with offshore project teams and clients to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

ROV piloting

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Safety awareness

Communication

Team coordination

Offshore operations

Tools

LARS

Manipulators

ROV systems

Job description

# Senior ROV Pilot TechnicianLocation+ Aberdeen, United KingdomStageExperienced LevelTimeFull timeTypeEmployeeShare this job**Job Description****Senior ROV Pilot**As a Senior ROV Pilot Technician, you’ll support the Supervisor in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems and all associated tooling. You’ll work across a varied range of offshore projects throughout the UK, the North Sea, wider Europe, and parts of Africa, covering workscopes such as renewables, oil and gas, survey operations, light construction, and drill‐support activities.In this leadership role, you’ll coordinate planned maintenance, assess weather and operational conditions for safe deployment, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental protection. You’ll supervise shifts, communicate critical safety and operational updates, and manage team performance during offshore operations. You’ll also be proactive in identifying your own training needs and making the most of development opportunities.This is a hands‐on, safety‐focused role ideal for experienced professionals ready to lead by example in challenging offshore environments.**Your role and responsibilities*** Maintain a strong safety focus with a proactive attitude toward Health, Safety, and the Environment, adhering to Fugro’s safety standards and core values.* Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for ROV systems, including associated subsea equipment and tooling.* Perform a wide range of piloting and manipulator operations during subsea tasks, supporting complex offshore ROV missions.* Execute safe and efficient launch and recovery procedures for the ROV system, including TMS and LARS operations.* Support the Supervisor with operational planning, safety documentation, and technical coordination across offshore projects.* Collaborate effectively with the ROV team, worksite personnel, and project staff to ensure smooth and efficient marine operations.* Work directly with company personnel and clients to complete subsea tasks, aligning with project requirements managed by the Service Line Project Management Team and Director.**What you’ll need to thrive in this role*** Proven expertise in at least one core technical discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic), with working knowledge across other related fields.* Competent in piloting ROVs and operating manipulators with precision and control during offshore operations.* Hands‐on experience with various ROV systems, subsea tooling, and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS).* Background in diverse subsea operations and adaptability to different offshore environments and conditions.* Experience supporting mobilisations and demobilisations as part of a collaborative offshore team.* Strong safety awareness, consistently working to the highest standards in line with the company’s Safety Management System.* Effective communicator, especially in emergency situations, with the ability to coordinate well with team members.* Willingness to work on both vessels and platforms.**About Us***Who we are* Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.*What we offer*Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.*Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion*At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together we create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.**Benefits of joining our team*** Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.* Competitive salary* Contributory pension scheme* Private medical insurance* Health cash plan* Group life assurance* Group income protection* Electric Car Scheme* Cycle to work scheme* Discounted gym membership* Discounts platform* The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay* Long service awards* Fugro values awards* Employee referral bonus scheme