Offshore Inspection Engineer / ROV Operator

PROCEANIC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An adventurous opportunity awaits as an Offshore Inspection Engineer/ROV Operator with a dynamic team. This role combines office and offshore fieldwork, focusing on ROV inspections and maintenance. Ideal candidates are self-starters with a passion for learning and a willingness to travel extensively, often to remote oil and gas locations. You will develop new tooling for ROV systems, manage projects, and ensure compliance with HSE procedures. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the exciting oil and gas industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or similar is preferred for this role.
• 1-5 years of relevant industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, maintenance, and inspection support to ROV operations.
• Perform inspections of offshore assets using ROVs and generate reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior employees where applicable.

Skills

Engineering Degree

AutoCAD/3D Modeling

Technical Aptitude

Fluency in Spoken and Written English

Mechanical Aptitude

Ability to lift 70 lb equipment

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Offshore Inspection Engineer / ROV Operator

Job Description

We are looking for adventurous Road-Warriors to join our team. Offshore Inspection Engineers/ROV Operators will typically be a degreed engineer position. Prior ROV experience is NOT required - we will teach you that part. These positions require a combination of office and offshore field work, with a heavy emphasis on "field". Candidates will be assessed based on education and experience. We are looking for road-warrior self-starters with a passion for learning and a drive to get the work done in remote locations. Previous offshore and/or onshore O&G experience is preferred - though also not essential.

In the office

• Develop new tooling for ROV Systems
• Maintain our fleet of underwater miniature Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
• Prepare Equipment & Teams for offshore deployments
• Participate in all company HSE procedures
• R&D of new ROV Platforms, new tools/integrations/applications, new business streams
• Campaign/Project Management
• Supervise/Mentor Junior Employees where applicable
• Continuous improvement of all company processes

In the field

• Perform inspections of offshore, maritime, and other subsea assets using ROVs
• Hull, Structure and Ballast Tank inspections using Mini-ROV Systems
• Generate Inspection Reports and other Integrity Management deliverables
• Support ROV Supervisors with campaign activities
• Follow all Client and Company HSE Procedures
• Produce detailed reports on the results of ROV inspections
• Extensive physical activities, handling ROVs & tether, equipment cases, climbing ladders & stairs
• Extensive Travel
• Supervise/Mentor Junior Employees where applicable

Responsibilities/Duties:

Provide design, maintenance, integration, and inspection support to ROV Inspections Manager/Supervisors. Must be willing to travel on a flexible basis for ROV Inspection Services. Extensive domestic and international travel, often with shifting itineraries. As ROV Operator, learn Proceanic systems/processes and develop skills as ROV Inspection Engineer. As part of a Houston-based team of engineers and ROV Operators, anticipate a dynamic role, where activities will vary greatly from day to day. Expect up to 50% Overseas/Offshore Travel, often to remote oil & gas locations. Expect Helicopter and Boat mobilization to offshore facilities.

Organization:

Offshore Inspection Engineer/ROV Operator - Reporting to ROV Supervisors, PM's and ROV Operations Manager. Supervising ROV Assistants.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Engineering Degree or similar (Preferred for Offshore Inspection Engineer/ROV Operator)
• Prior offshore inspection or other offshore work desirable, Onshore work experience may be of value
• AutoCAD/3D Modeling capability desirable
• 1 – 5 Yrs industry relevant experience (>5 considered - but salary range targeted for early career personnel)
• Technical aptitude (past evidence of hands-on mechanical aptitude desirable)
• Be able to lift up to 70 lb equipment cases
• Complete fluency in Spoken and Written English (Including Technical Report Writing) required
• Clean/Valid US Driver’s License
• Must be a driven, self-starter, able to take direction, learn quickly and accept responsibilities

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Oil and Gas