EXPEDITION FLEET / SUBMARINE PILOT

Wilhelmsen - Careers at Sea; Oslo; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Manned submersible / ROV training

Career progression in expanding fleet

Job summary

Wilhelmsen - Careers at Sea seeks a seasoned expedition fleet submarine pilot to join our growing operation in Oslo, Norway. The ideal candidate will hold STCW 95 licenses and an unlimited OOW endorsement and bring hands-on experience with manned submersibles or submarines.

You will operate within a dynamic, safety‑driven expedition team, coordinating operations and ensuring efficient deck and vessel management in challenging polar and maritime environments.

Qualifications

• STCW 95 compliant with valid licenses.
• Deck Officer with Unlimited OOW certification.
• Experience on manned submersibles or submarines is a plus.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team spirit

Hand-eye coordination

Multitasking under pressure

Organized with checklist mindset

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Fluent in English

Education

STCW 95 license

OOW Unlimited license

Tools

ROV operations

Job description

About the job EXPEDITION FLEET / SUBMARINE PILOT

• Great interpersonal skills and good team spirit
• Exceptional hand and eye coordination skills
• Ability to multitask under pressure, organized with a procedural/checklist mindset
• Mechanical & electrical understanding & appreciation
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English
• Good references
• As part of our hiring process, candidates will undergo standard pre-employment checks, including medical and drug/alcohol testing

Beneficial experiences:

• Previous manned submersible experience
• Deck Officer Licenses Officer of the Watch (OOW) Unlimited +
• Valid license and certificates according to STCW 95 as amended
• Experience onboard passenger vessels with single watch keeping experience
• Polar waters experience Ice navigation and expedition operations
• ROV operational experience
• Scuba diving qualifications and experience
• Boat handling experience on small boats / tenders

We offer:

• Manned submersible / ROV training included in a newly expanding expedition industry
• Good career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing and dynamic fleet