Sr. ROV Technician

Oceaneering; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering Canada is seeking an experienced Senior ROV Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize ROV systems offshore, ensuring readiness for offshore operations in Newfoundland and Labrador. You will mentor junior technicians and lead maintenance during vessel and MODU campaigns.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and operational excellence, with exposure to cutting-edge subsea technologies and a collaborative team environment on long-term projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Experience as an ROV Sr. Technician (domestic or international).
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and offshore work documents as appropriate.
• Engineering Technologist or Technician diploma preferred.
• Valid offshore training including Basic Survival Training (CAPP compliant).
• WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection and Regulatory Awareness are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair ROV systems and support equipment.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities offshore and ensure equipment readiness.
• Mentor technicians and provide on‑the‑job training.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety initiatives, and permit-to-work processes.
• Prepare technical reports and maintenance documentation.

Skills

ROV operation

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Mentoring

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Engineering technologist diploma

Tools

CAPP offshore training

Basic Survival Training

WHMIS

H2S Alive

Fall Protection

Regulatory Awareness

Job description

Job Description

Oceaneering Canada has secure long-term, year-round offshore ROV operations supporting major projects offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. These opportunities span both vessel-based Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) operations and MODU-based well intervention campaigns, providing stable employment, challenging technical work, and diverse operational experience.

Job Description

Oceaneering Canada has secure long-term, year-round offshore ROV operations supporting major projects offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. These opportunities span both vessel-based Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) operations and MODU-based well intervention campaigns, providing stable employment, challenging technical work, and diverse operational experience.

Join our team supporting Canada's most significant offshore energy projects, where safety, innovation, and operational excellence are at the forefront. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading ROV systems, advanced subsea technologies, and experienced professionals while contributing to the continued growth of Oceaneering's offshore operations in Canada.

SSR ROV Senior Technicians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing ROV systems while providing technical leadership and mentoring personnel to ensure equipment readiness and the safe, efficient execution of offshore operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair ROV systems equipment and associated support equipment.
• Ensure ROV equipment is fully operational and ready to meet project requirements.
• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities during offshore operations. Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and software faults.
• Conduct ROV launch, recovery, deployment, and subsea intervention operations.
• Execute planned maintenance programs and ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained.
• Mentor ROV Technicians, providing technical guidance and on-the-job training. Assist the ROV Supervisor in planning, coordinating, and executing offshore operations.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, permit-to-work processes, and safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance company procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support equipment mobilization, demobilization, upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Liaise with offshore and shore-based personnel regarding technical issues, equipment performance, and resource requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance practices.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance documentation, and shift handovers

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• H ighschool Diploma
• Experience as an ROV Sr. Technician (domestic or international).
• Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.

Preferred

• Engineering Technologist or Technician diploma.
• Valid CAPP compliant offshore training including Basic Survival Training.
• WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection and Regulatory Awareness.

About Us

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, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

About The Team

As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world – from development through to decommissioning.

With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty™ E-ROV and Freedom™ AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.