ROV Pilot Technician (Offshore Fleet)

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/28/2025

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 20,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Safe and effective operation of remote vehicle and associated systems in the pursuit of project objectives and deliverables on board the nominated vessel. Ensuring that all aspects of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) operation they are asked to carry out are in accordance with the ROV Operations Manual and the Business Management System (BMS). Assist with the offshore training and development of ROV Pilot Technician Grade 4 and 3 personnel.

Job Description

• To assist with ROV operations as instructed and in accordance with approved procedures and TechnipFMC Quality Health Safety and Environment (QHS&E) policy and objectives
• To complete, as requested, daily documentation and produce accurate detailed reports as well as project deliverables
• To perform remote vehicle and systems maintenance in compliance with TechnipFMC schedules
• Assist with system stock control
• To assist with the procurement of parts/materials
• To perform corrective and equipment breakdown reporting and system stock control
• Good housekeeping in and around ROV work area
• To carry out tasks deemed within candidate’s capability/competency as requested by Company
• Management or Superintendent / Supervisor / Snr Pilot Tech
• Launch and recovery of ROV system
  
  

Essential

You are meant for this job if:

• A nationally recognised Technician qualification in a relevant technical subject (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic). Minimum Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent
• Shall possess current offshore survival and medical certification to UK and Norwegian minimum standards
  
  

Preferred

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant engineering subject (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic / Hydraulic)
• High Voltage Safety Awareness training certification
• Basic Hydraulics training certification
• Manual Handling certification
• Working at Height certification
  
  

Typical Background And Experience Required

• Experience operating / maintaining ROV’s and associated launch systems
• Awareness of legislation/guidance e.g. reporting accidents, near miss reports
• Awareness of Company safety management system
• Demonstrates good safety and housekeeping practices
• Channel ROV system technical queries to the shift Supervisor
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Work as part of a team and assists others
• Demonstrates good communications between colleagues/Client/office
• Capable of assisting with planned maintenance system
• Capable of assisting crew to locate fault
• Capable of operating ROV to worksite in most conditions
• Minimum 200 hours piloting time with relevant offshore experience
• Capable of performing general manipulator duties with 5 and 7 finger manipulators
• Capable of performing task under supervision
• Capable of performing task without direct supervision
• Ability to coordinate dive records, video, audio and written logs
• Looks for improvements, regularly makes suggestions, occasionally offers new ideas, methods or concepts
• Generally efficient and productive
• Capable of interpreting and using navigation aids
  
  

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.