ROV Pilot Technician

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ROVOP is a global ROV specialist. As the largest independent provider of ROV services, our core focus is the provision of high performing assets and personnel to deliver exceptional subsea operations. Our track record and market reach in subsea robotics services position ROVOP as a partner of choice for major players in multiple sectors. ROVOP’s long-proven ability to deliver complete ROV solutions reduces risk and cost for customers while maximising safety and operational performance.

 

Our commitment to personnel training & development makes ROVOP the ideal place for talented individuals to come and work, learn, and develop their careers. We support everyone’s continual professional development in line with personal aspirations. And we provide a competitive rewards package and a friendly, open, and performance-orientated team environment.

 

Due to continuing international growth ROVOP Inc. have an exciting opportunity for ROV Pilot Technicians, at all levels, to join us on permanent basis. We currently have a number of global projects extending to 2025 and beyond, on dedicated schedules.

 

As a ROV Pilot Technician, you will primary responsibility for the piloting of the ROV, execution of ROV operational tasks. maintenance and repair of the ROV system, implementation and monitoring of technical procedures and reporting, work management.

 

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -

 

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with the ROV control, navigational and propulsion systems.

• Assist in the Launch and Recovery of the ROV System

• Ensuring that the ROV and all its systems are in complete working order and in compliance with all technical requirements throughout the contract period

• Conducting the dive in accordance with recognized operating procedures to conduct carry out designated work safely and efficiently.

• Undertake navigation and observers’ duties to include Log Keeping, and operating operation of manipulators and ancillary equipment fitted to the ROV.

• Be capable of assessing weather conditions and operational parameters for safe ROV operations.

• Pilot ROV independently and in most environmental conditions.

• Complete and submit written operational/technical reports at the end of each offshore cycle relating to all aspects of the project and technical repairs conducted.

• Maintain working knowledge of third-party tooling and sensors and be able to integrate and fault find accordingly

 

Successful candidates will have experience, in the operation of one or more of the following:-

 

• Schilling HD/UHD systems;

• Triton- XLX and XLS systems

• Seaeye - Panther, Cougar and Tiger systems

• Sub-Atlantic - Comanche and Mohican systems

 

You will also hold a valid competence certificate (in line with IMCA guidelines), BOSIET and offshore medical. Full GWO (preferable). Preference will be given to candidates also holding valid HV certification, a second passport and valid seaman’s certification/books.

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