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ROV Supervisor

Aberdeen
7 months ago
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Our client is currently seeking an experienced and proactive ROV Supervisor to join their team on a staff basis, supporting ad-hoc offshore operations across the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), the Mediterranean, Caspian Sea, and offshore Namibia. 

Please Note: Candidates must reside in the UK.

ROLE

Responsible for supervising the operation of as required for Subsea Robotics Equipment Operations (Remotely Operated Vehicles, IWOCS and RWOCS Systems, Tensioning and Reel Systems) in a safe and efficient manner, to include the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all electronic, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and sub-systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for operating and training of operators of Remotely Operated Vehicles, Workover Control Systems, Tensioning Systems and Reel Systems.
Supervise the maintenance and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical units/equipment, the use of test equipment, calibration and alignment, and the performance of general housekeeping and corrosion control.
Manage crew and customer work scheduling.
Maintain communications and good relations with offshore work location leadership, crew and fellow company crew members, write reports, and maintain records.
Manage and support all required safety programs of the company and its clients.
Integrate system modifications (advanced skills): design, build, and interface electrical and hydraulic systems, maintain technical documentation, and design and construct mounting systems.
Able to direct the integration of and guide in operation of all tooling including but not limited to cutters, pump units, multipurpose skids, dredging systems, standalone sensory systems, and any other tooling integrated to the Remotely Operated Vehicle.
Maintain parts and supplies inventories associated with all electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic assemblies and subassemblies.
REQUIREMENTS

Required

A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years offshore operations experience and completion of all competencies as dictated by Competency System.
Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.
ROV Experience: Ideally Working class ROV but can consider candidates with observation experience also
Preferred

Technical / Associates degree or higher.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics 

Knowledge of appropriate steps to analytical problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
Treats others fairly and with respect.
Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
Seeks out new learning experiences.
Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required

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