ROV Pilot Technician

All Aviation Jobs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Greensea IQ, a world leader in advanced robotic solutions, seeks a full‑time ROV Pilot Technician to operate EverClean ROVs during hull cleaning operations, demonstrations, and training events. The role blends technical field work with customer engagement and hands-on maintenance to ensure top‑notch service and continuous product feedback.

Located in the United States with significant travel; base hourly rate $36–$38. Reports to the EverClean Field Service Manager and offers full benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical background in engineering or maritime industry; experience with ROVs preferred.
• Familiarity with ROV/AUV operation, controls and interfaces.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills for robotics.
• Knowledge of ship hull biofouling and marine materials is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; TWIC and passport required.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate EverClean ROVs remotely and at field service hubs.
• Travel extensively for demos, sales support, and ship cleaning.
• Provide hands‑on operator and maintenance training for customers.
• Monitor vehicle performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain service records, logs and operational reports.
• Perform routine ROV maintenance at the Rockledge depot.
• Document field observations and provide product feedback.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

ROV operation

Troubleshooting (mechanical)

Troubleshooting (electrical)

Communication

Maritime industry knowledge

Job description

Greensea IQ is a world leader in advanced robotic solutions for the ocean. We are a dual-use technology company that has pioneered the use of autonomous systems in critical defense applications and is now transitioning that mature technology to the commercial maritime markets. Greensea has a defense product portfolio called Bayonet that is focused in Mine Countermeasures, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Special Operations. Since 2017, we have pioneered the use of autonomous robots and artificial intelligence to create scale and safety in ocean warfare while protecting the warfighter.

Greensea’s emerging EverClean product transitions defense technology to the commercial sector to create high impact and achieve significant growth within a large market. EverClean uses autonomous underwater robots to keep the hulls of ships clean, allowing ships to perform optimally. This Robot-as-a-Service business provides significant fuel savings, carbon emissions reductions, and increased vessel performance through a simple subscription program.

Job Description

The ROV Pilot Technician is responsible for the operation and support of EverClean robots during Greensea IQ's EverClean ship hull cleaning operations, customer demonstrations, and training events. This role combines technical expertise, field operations, customer engagement, and hands‑on vehicle maintenance to ensure the successful deployment and continuous improvement of EverClean services. This individual will play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience while providing valuable operational feedback to help drive ongoing product development and system enhancements.

This position is full time with fluctuating hours, as work schedule will be set to some extent by ship's port call schedules, field demonstrations, and training events. This position reports directly to the EverClean Field Service Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate EverClean remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) through remote connection to field service hubs as well as self-hosted customers.
• Significant travel (both domestic and international) to support demos, sales, and training of the EverClean system to self-hosted customers, as well as in-person cleaning of customer ships.
• Deliver hands‑on operator and maintenance training for self-hosted EverClean customers, ensuring long‑term operational success.
• Monitor vehicle performance and troubleshoot operational issues to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and operational reports following field activities.
• Perform routine ROV maintenance, inspections, and repair work in the Rockledge depot.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams by documenting field observations, identifying product improvement opportunities, and provide feedback based on real-world operations.
• All other responsibilities as reasonably assigned.

Requirements

• Technical background in engineering or maritime industry and previous experience with ROV's is preferred.
• Familiarity with ROV/AUV operation, controls, user interfaces.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and repair complex robotics systems.
• General knowledge of ship hull biofouling, antifouling paints, marine materials and protection, preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally; requires an active TWIC card and passport.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders from management to engineering staff.

The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. The ideal candidate can be located in Houston, TX, Miami FL, or Rockledge FL. This role will require significant travel, both in and out of state. Base $36-38 per hour.

Greensea IQ (www.greenseaIQ.com) is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a casual and fun work environment and provide our employees training and continuing education opportunities. Greensea IQ offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package, including full health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Willingness To Travel

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person