ROV Tooling Engineer

Omega Subsea As; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Omega Group holiday lodges worldwide

Job summary

Omega Subsea is seeking an experienced ROV Tooling Engineer with a hands-on ROV background to take technical ownership of our tooling portfolio. You will work with offshore personnel, project teams, customers and manufacturing partners to develop, standardise and manage lifecycle aspects of ROV tooling systems.

You will lead workshop technicians, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and ensure mobilisation readiness while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in ROV operations or similar subsea operations.
• Hands-on ROV tooling experience in offshore, subsea or workshop environments.
• Strong hydraulic and practical electrical knowledge.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, fault-finding and repair.
• Experience leading or coordinating technicians.
• Good understanding of ROV tooling interfaces and control systems.
• Familiarity with asset management and maintenance systems.
• Strong English communication skills; Norwegian is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of the ROV tooling fleet and its integrity.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing and repairs; mobilise tooling as required.
• Provide technical leadership to workshop technicians and support troubleshooting.
• Define tooling interfaces, connections and configurations; ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Develop maintenance plans, procedures and spare parts strategies.
• Coordinate workshop activities to meet mobilisation schedules.

Skills

ROV operations

Hands-on tooling

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Maintenance & repair

Team leadership

English communication

Project coordination

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Technical ownership, maintenance, and development of the ROV tooling fleet, providing leadership to workshop technicians.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ROV or similar subsea operations
• Hands-on ROV tooling experience within offshore, subsea, or workshop environments
• Strong hydraulic and practical electrical knowledge
• Experience in equipment maintenance, fault-finding, and repair
• Strong English communication skills; Norwegian is beneficial
• Access to Omega Group holiday lodges worldwide

Omega Subsea is looking for an experienced ROV Tooling Engineer with a hands-on ROV background to take technical ownership of our ROV tooling portfolio.

Our dedicated tooling technology company provides, manufactures and supports advanced ROV tooling for safer, smarter and more efficient offshore operations.

In this role, you will contribute to the technical development, standardisation and lifecycle management of our ROV tooling systems, working closely with offshore personnel, project teams, customers and manufacturing partners.

Key responsibilities

Technical ownership

Take ownership of the technical integrity of the ROV tooling fleet.

Ensure tooling is maintained, tested and mobilisation-ready.

Define tooling interfaces, connections and configurations.

Verify tooling packages meet project requirements.

Develop maintenance plans, procedures and spare parts strategies.

Maintenance & repairs

Coordinate maintenance, servicing and repairs.

Prioritise work based on operational requirements and risk.

Maintain accurate asset and service records.

Manage suppliers and specialist repair providers.

Workshop support

Provide technical leadership to workshop technicians.

Support troubleshooting, testing and repairs.

Coordinate workshop activities to meet mobilisation schedules.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in ROV operations or simular subsea operations

Hands-on ROV tooling experience within offshore, subsea or workshop environments.

Strong hydraulic and practical electrical knowledge.

Experience in equipment maintenance, fault-finding and repair.

Experience leading or coordinating technicians.

Good understanding of ROV tooling interfaces and control systems.

Familiarity with asset management and maintenance systems.

Strong English communication skills; Norwegian is beneficial.

Relevant technical certifications are advantageous.

Organised and detail-focused.

Strong technical and problem-solving skills.

Able to manage multiple priorities.

Clear communicator and team player.

Safety-focused and quality-driven.

Proactive, dependable and solution-oriented.

Comfortable working both hands-on and in a technical leadership role.

Why work at Omega Subsea

Be part of a company with a strong culture and collaborative environment.

Engage in diverse workdays with high professional standards.

Contribute to a growing organisation with exciting opportunities.

Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working and employee benefits, including access to Omega Group holiday lodges worldwide.

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From our locations in Norway and the UK, Omega Subsea is a market leading provider of ROV, survey and subsea management and personnel services to the global subsea industry.

We offer knowledge, experience and cost-effective solutions to our customers through a proven, multinational operational structure.

Omega Subsea was established in 2012 by senior personnel from the subsea contracting industry, with an average of 20 years of relevant experience.

Our employees are highly competent, experienced, independent and knowledgeable. We demonstrate determination, ownership, flexibility and dedication to solving challenges.