Operational ROV Asset Manager

N-Sea; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership impact

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

N-Sea is seeking an experienced Operational ROV Asset Manager in IJmuiden to lead the readiness, maintenance and performance of global ROV assets. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensure safety compliance and optimize asset availability for projects.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, stakeholder coordination, risk management and continuous improvement of asset management processes. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years offshore, 5+ years in leadership and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the offshore subsea industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role in a technical environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of ROV assets and offshore equipment.
• Strong leadership, coaching and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient management of all ROV assets under N-Sea control.
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities, ensuring assets meet legislation, manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• Implement and monitor maintenance protocols, documentation and preventive maintenance planning.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tooling and consumables for ongoing projects.
• Lead and mentor asset coordinators, ROV technicians, superintendents and pilots worldwide.
• Coordinate crew selection, competency requirements and development plans.
• Manage relationships with project teams, suppliers, and support departments.
• Forecast M&R and CAPEX budgets, including purchase orders and supplier agreements.
• Drive SHE-Q compliance with the objective of zero harm to people, environment and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections and corrective actions follow-up.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation and non-conformance management.
• Contribute to tenders with asset capability input and review technical requirements.
• Support lessons learned, training initiatives for technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

ROV operations

Offshore experience

Budgeting & planning

Safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a strong technical background in offshore ROV operations and asset management? N-Sea is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Operational ROV Asset Manager to join our team in IJmuiden.

As an Operational ROV Asset Manager at N-Sea, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the readiness, maintenance and performance of our ROV assets worldwide. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, safeguard safety and compliance, and ensure asset availability to support successful project execution. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence, cost efficiency and client satisfaction.

If you are passionate about subsea operations, skilled in managing technical teams, and thrive in a fast-paced international environment, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, responsibility and professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient management of all ROV assets under N-Sea control.
• Oversee maintenance and repair (M&R) activities, ensuring assets meet legislation, manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• Implement and monitor M&R protocols, documentation and preventive maintenance planning.
• Ensure availability of spare parts, tooling and consumables for ongoing projects.
• Lead and mentor asset coordinators, ROV technicians, superintendents, supervisors and pilot/techs worldwide.
• Coordinate crew selection, competency requirements and development plans.
• Maintain strong relationships with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors and support departments.
• Establish, manage and forecast M&R and CAPEX budgets, including purchase orders and supplier agreements.
• Drive SHE-Q compliance with the objective of zero harm to people, environment and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation and non-conformance management.
• Arrange and follow up on FMECA processes, system audits and equipment inspections.
• Contribute to tenders with asset capability input and review technical requirements.
• Support lessons learned, continuous improvement and training initiatives for technical staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent through professional experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the offshore subsea industry.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role in a technical environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of ROV assets and specialized offshore equipment.
• Strong leadership, coaching and organisational skills.
• Excellent reporting and communication abilities.
• Proficient in English at a professional level.
• Familiarity with industry standards, legislation and management systems related to ROV operations.

What we offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, technical development and leadership impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to contribute to safe, innovative and sustainable subsea operations.
• A supportive culture that values responsibility, excellence and teamwork.

About N-Sea

N-Sea is an end-to-end subsea services provider. With a fleet of 14 multipurpose vessels and a range of in-house systems and equipment, N-Sea delivers smart, fit-for-purpose solutions for subsea infrastructure projects in every stage of the offshore asset life cycle for customers in the international offshore energy industry. Our bespoke solutions focus on specific subsea capabilities, such as survey, UXO ID & clearance, cable repair & installation, or IRM, construction & decommissioning.

With the support of an experienced, multidiscipline offshore operations team, we integrate these bespoke capabilities into a single project, delivering a smart, fit-for-purpose, safe and sustainable solution that improves the efficiency of subsea projects and reduces projects risks for our customers.

N-Sea Group is a privately owned company headquartered in the Netherlands, with more than 500 people working offshore and onshore, onboard vessels and in facilities across Europe and the Middle East, and a revenue of more than €200M in 2025.

N-Sea. Smart Subsea Solutions.

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