ROV Pilot Technician

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro-Geoteam AS in the Philippines offers an offshore role supporting ROV piloting and maintenance. You will assist the Senior ROV Pilot Technician, operate and maintain ROV systems, and ensure safe launch, dive and recovery operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic/mechanical/mechatronics engineering and 3+ years of work-class ROV experience with offshore exposure and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 3+ years of work-class ROV experience.
• Offshore experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Pilot the ROV safely and efficiently using navigation aids.
• Perform planned maintenance and fault-finding on ROV, TMS, LARS, and related systems.
• Execute launch and recovery duties and support emergency recoveries.
• Complete dive and technical logs to standards and update maintenance records.

Skills

ROV operations

Electrical/Mechatronics

Offshore experience

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Purpose

Assists the Senior ROV Pilot Technician or their delegate in all ROV operations by operating and maintaining ROV systems offshore, piloting an ROV successfully in a variety of environmental conditions, assigning tasks to peers in a consistent and clear manner and assuming the duties of the Senior ROV Pilot Technician in their absence. Operations include preventive maintenance, fault-finding activities on systems, and operational scope of work to ensure they remain within the bounds of current operational procedures. Works with limited supervision and guides junior team members. Requires thorough knowledge of ROV sub-systems. Directly influences system uptime and mission success rate, which are the primary measures of ROV service performance to the client. Executes planned maintenance, pre-dive and post-dive checks and fault rectification on ROV, TMS and LARS mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fibre-optic systems. Applies IMCA R 004 and Fugro global ROV procedures to every launch, dive and recovery, and exercises Stop Work Authority whenever an unsafe condition is identified.

Job Description

ROV Piloting and Operations

• Pilot the ROV safely and efficiently to and from the worksite using sonar, acoustic positioning and all available navigation aids.
• Carry out pre-dive and post-dive checks, power-up and power-down sequences and thruster isolation in accordance with procedure.
• Operate 5- and 7-function manipulators and deployed tooling to complete inspection, cleaning, cutting and intervention tasks.
• Act as navigator/observer, providing accurate real-time audio commentary and sonar interpretation to the required client format.
• Recognise and immediately report abnormal vehicle handling, LIM alarms or entanglement risk to the ROV Supervisor.
• Assume the duties of the Senior ROV Pilot Technician in their absence where assessed competent to do so.

Maintenance, fault finding and system readiness

• Execute planned maintenance on schedule across ROV, TMS, LARS, umbilical and surface control equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in electrical, electronic, hydraulic and fibre-optic sub-systems using approved test equipment and isolation procedures.
• Perform tether and umbilical terminations, cable continuity and insulation testing, and connector cleaning and greasing.
• Install, integrate, trim and test survey sensors and tooling packages; maintain calibration certificates and manuals.
• Record all work in the technical log / equipment breakdown report and update the planned maintenance system.

Launch and recovery

• Confirm lifting equipment is certified, in date and visually inspected before use; keep clear of moving loads and cables under tension.
• Perform assigned launch and recovery duties (winch operator, deck, console) in accordance with the ROV launch and recovery procedure.
• Support emergency and contingency recovery of the ROV, TMS or LARS as briefed.

Data, reporting and administration

• Complete dive logs, video logs and technical logs to Fugro and client standards, coordinated with the video record.
• Ensure recorded data complies with QA/QC procedures and the project work scope.
• Identify and record spares used, re-order consumables and maintain accurate inventory entries.
• Support mobilisation and demobilisation reporting, shipping manifests and load test records.

Team working and personal development

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with all team members; provide effective shift handovers.
• Assign tasks to peers consistently and clearly, and guide ROV Pilot Technician 2 and Trainee personnel.
• Maintain the IMCA ROV Personnel Logbook and personal competency record; actively pursue competency sign-off and progression towards Senior ROV Pilot Technician.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, or mechatronics engineering
• 3+ years of experience with work-class ROV
• Experience in offshore

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 behavior 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 create a safe and livable world’ – and to each other.

HSE Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring safety of self and others at site. Prevent damage of equipment and assets. Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices Responsible for using appropriate PPE’s Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse any to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever a hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his workplace. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe. To be able to operate fire extinguisher in case of fire. To report an incident as soon as possible to the immediate supervisor and HSE manager To complete HSE training as instructed to do so.