Senior ROV Pilot Technician - Subsea Services

Description

• 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.
• 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).
• Monitor and interpret ROV telemetry, sonar, video feeds, sensor data, and vehicle diagnostics during live operations to support safe and accurate task execution.
• 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.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on ROV systems and sub-systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the company’s maintenance management system (MMS).
• Operate and maintain manipulator systems, ensuring effective use for tasks such as valve operations, tool deployment, cutting, and recovery activities.

Requirements

• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST (for UKCS only) and OEUK Medical (including Bi-Deltoid shoulder measurements.
• 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.
• Problem-solving and initiative - seeks feedback and engages in CPD activities to enhance technical and operational capabilities.
• 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.
• Communication and Leadership - proven ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, lead deck operations, and act as shift lead when required
• Technical qualifications: recognized technical qualification in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or hydraulic discipline (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, military trade, or equivalent).
• Technical Knowledge and Practical Skills - demonstrated competence in advanced fault finding, manipulator use, ROV piloting, and equipment maintenance across ROV systems.
• Your team: you will report to the ROV Supervisor (directly - offshore), ROV Manager (directly – onshore) and have the following indirect reports: ROV Pilot Technician Trainee, ROV Pilot Technician Grade II and ROV Pilot Technician Grade I.
• Offshore availability and resilience - willingness to work rotational offshore shifts in physically demanding conditions.
• ROV Introductory Training - successful completion of an IMCA-approved ROV Introductory Training course (IMCA R002 compliant), with valid certification.
• 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.
• Multi-discipline Project Experience: piloting observation or work-class ROVs, exposure to consoles, sonar, manipulator arms and common subsea tooling (preferred). In addition, previous involvement with fibre-optic, HV, or integrated ROV control and telemetry systems (preferred).

Benefits

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Where you will work: You will work on our designated DSVs or CSV with some exposure to our onshore Remote Operations Centre.
• Full/part- time job: The position of ROV Senior Pilot Technician is a permanent role and will be offered on a Guaranteed Days Contract basis.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
• Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance