ROV Pilot Technician - EMEA Region

Oceaneering International, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled ROV Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating advanced Remotely Operated Vehicles and maintaining complex subsea systems in challenging offshore environments. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and hydraulic skills, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in the offshore energy sector. Join a company that values innovation and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for advancement

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 12 months of formal mechanical and hydraulic training required.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport for offshore work.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Remotely Operated Vehicles and subsea systems.
• Perform repairs on electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Skills

ROV Piloting

Mechanical Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Associates Degree

Tools

Hydraulic Power Units

Acoustic Positioning Systems

Subsea Tooling

Job description

Company Profile

These openings are to support our continued growth across the EMEA region. You must reside and have the right to work within this region

**ROV Piloting experience is essential for applying to this opening**

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Responsible for operating Remotely Operated Vehicles, Subsea Tooling, IWOCS and RWOCS Systems, Tensioning and Reel Systems in a safe and efficient manner, and maintaining and repairing all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems associated with same including component repair, replacement and troubleshooting.

Duties And Responsibilities

Functions

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  Operate equipment to include cameras (video and still), acoustic positioning systems, sonars, manipulators (robotic arms), LARS (Launch and Recovery Systems), hydraulic power units, complex subsea tooling, surface, and subsea workover systems.
• Assist or pilot the ROV including evaluating the environment conditions and hazards, dock/undock from TMS (tether management system), and navigate the ROV by acoustics, sonar and visual (video).
• Perform maintenance/repairs on equipment: maintain/ repair electronics, maintain/ repair hydraulics, maintain/repair mechanics, use test equipment, calibrate, and align equipment, and perform general housekeeping and corrosion control.
• Will operate and repair electrical over hydraulic and direct hydraulic control systems that interact with pumps, valves and other hydraulic transmission and power equipment.
• Will operate and interface sub-sea navigational equipment including but not limited to magnetic compass, gyro, transducer, sonar, altimeter, and associated survey equipment.
• Integrates and operates tooling including but not limited to cutters, pump units, multipurpose skids, dredging systems, standalone sensory systems, and any other tooling integrated to the Remotely Operated Vehicle.
• Maintains parts and supplies inventory associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED), Technical/Associates degree preferred.
• 12 months of formal mechanical and hydraulic training and 12 months of formal electrical and electronics training; or combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
• Treats others fairly and with respect.
• Knowledge of company policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Seeks out new learning experiences.
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.

Working Conditions (Requires Regional Variance)

• This position is considered OFFSHORE WORK which is characterized as follows.
• Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
• Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
• Frequently the humidity is above 90% and noise is over 85 decibels.
• Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
• Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Work surface is stable, height is elevated.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered HEAVY work.

OCCASIONAL	FREQUENT	CONSTANT
Lift 50-100 pounds Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach or back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands. Differentiate between colors Wear PPE for skin protection. Eye protection. Steel/safety toed shoes/boots	Lift 25-50 pounds Wear PPE for head, hands Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects. Twist, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated Work with arms extended below the waist, unsupported, elbows flexed, wrist supported and unsupported.	Lift 10-20 pounds Standing and walking Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

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