ROV Pilot Technician – UK

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ROV Pilot Technician to join Oceaneering’s Europe Region in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will operate and maintain remotely operated vehicles and associated subsea systems, ensuring safe and efficient performance on offshore projects.

Key responsibilities

• Operate ROVs, cameras, acoustic positioning, sonars, manipulators, launch and recovery systems, and hydraulic power units.
• Pilot the ROV, evaluate environmental conditions, dock/undock from the tether management system, and navigate using acoustic, sonar and visual cues.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components, including testing, calibration and corrosion control.
• Operate and interface subsea navigation equipment such as magnetic compass, gyro, transducer and altimeter.
• Integrate and operate subsea tooling including cutters, pump units, multipurpose skids and dredging systems.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies for all assemblies.

Required profile

• Residency and legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
• High school diploma or GED; technical or associate degree preferred.
• 12 months of formal mechanical & hydraulic training and 12 months of electrical & electronics training, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a valid passport and any offshore work permits required.

Required skills

• ROV operation and piloting.
• Acoustic positioning and sonar operation.
• Manipulator (robotic arm) control.
• Launch and recovery system (LARS) handling.
• Hydraulic and electrical system maintenance.
• Electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Calibration and corrosion control procedures.