ROV Pilot Technician (Aberdeen, UK)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ROV Pilot Technician to operate and maintain Remotely Operated Vehicles and associated subsea systems for our Europe region operations based in Aberdeen.

Key responsibilities

• Operate ROVs, cameras, acoustic positioning, sonars, manipulators, and Launch & Recovery Systems safely and efficiently.
• Dock and undock from tether management systems, navigate using acoustic, sonar and visual cues, and evaluate environmental hazards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components, including calibration and alignment.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for all subsystems and ensure corrosion control.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; technical/associate degree preferred.
• At least 12 months of formal mechanical & hydraulic training and 12 months of electrical/electronics training, or equivalent experience.
• Legal right to work in the UK and ability to obtain a passport and offshore certifications.
• Proven ROV piloting experience.

Required skills

• ROV operation and navigation (acoustic positioning, sonar, visual systems).
• Manipulators/robotic arms and camera systems.
• Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) and tether management.
• Hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and hydraulic control.
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting, testing and calibration.
• Subsea tooling integration (cutters, pump units, dredging systems, sensory equipment).