Senior ROV Pilot Technician

• Execute advanced ROV piloting operations in support of subsea tasks including construction, survey, inspection, intervention, and tooling deployment, ensuring precision, safety, and compliance with procedures
• Lead the launch and recovery of ROV systems, coordinating deck crew, verifying safe working practices, and overseeing the use of LARS and TMS systems
• Diagnose and resolve faults in ROV systems including electrical, electronic, fibre-optic, hydraulic, and mechanical components, using test equipment, circuit diagrams, and company maintenance procedures
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on ROV systems and sub-systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the company’s maintenance management system (MMS)
• Monitor and interpret ROV telemetry, sonar, video feeds, sensor data, and vehicle diagnostics during live operations to support safe and accurate task execution
• Operate and maintain manipulator systems, ensuring effective use for tasks such as valve operations, tool deployment, cutting, and recovery activities
• Assist the ROV Supervisor in shift briefings, toolbox talks, risk assessments, and task planning, acting as operational lead in their absence (typically night shift or task-specific delegation)

• A minimum of 360 days offshore in the role of ROV Pilot Technician Grade I – CV with work history to date including at least 100 logged piloting hours demonstratable on IMCA ROV Logbook
• Multi-discipline Project Experience: piloting observation or work-class ROVs, exposure to consoles, sonar, manipulator arms and common subsea tooling (preferred)
• Valid and current IMCA Company Member Competence Certificate or completed and validated IMCA Competence Portfolio supporting completion of all ROV Pilot Technician Grade I (R03) competencies
• Technical qualifications: recognized technical qualification in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or hydraulic discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, military trade, or equivalent)
• ROV Introductory Training - successful completion of an IMCA-approved ROV Introductory Training course (IMCA R002 compliant), with valid certification
• Technical Knowledge and Practical Skills - demonstrated competence in advanced fault finding, manipulator use, ROV piloting, and equipment maintenance across ROV systems
• Communication and Leadership - proven ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, lead deck operations, and act as shift lead when required
• Offshore availability and resilience - willingness to work rotational offshore shifts in physically demanding conditions
• Strong communication - works collaboratively, follows instructions, and contributes to a positive, safety-focused team environment and contributes positively to team dynamics and maintains clear, respectful communication
• Problem-solving and initiative - seeks feedback and engages in CPD activities to enhance technical and operational capabilities
• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST (for UKCS only) and OEUK Medical (including Bi-Deltoid shoulder measurements)

Previous involvement with fibre-optic, HV, or integrated ROV control and telemetry systems

• Contributory pension scheme
• private medical insurance
• death in service benefit
• (online) courses at our Boskalis academy