Company Overview
DeepOcean is a technology-driven ocean services provider delivering subsea solutions across oil & gas, offshore renewables, and deep-sea minerals. We focus on sustainability, remote operations, and digital services to support the energy transition and ocean resource management.
Job Summary
The purposeof the ROV Pilot Technician is the typical role to be part of the team toensure safe and efficient ROV operations together with the ROV team. , howeverother type of ROV operations may be part of the position role. The ROV PilotTechnician shall have qualification and experience in eitherelectric/electronic or mechanic/hydraulic.
Responsibilities
General:
ROV Pilot Technician in support of operation,repair, and maintenance of the ROV spread – typically consisting of a ROVHandling system (LARS), a Subsea TMS/ ROV and control system/PDU on surface.
ROV Pilot Technician perform their duties in accordance withrequirements and are fully aware at all times of the work to be performed, theorder of the work to be performed and their individual responsibilities.
In all phases of operations, due considerationshall be given to the safety and occupational health of personnel, theenvironment, and subcontracted, client and Company assets.
ROV Pilot Technician perform all activitieswithin their sphere of responsibility being carried out in accordance withapplicable statutory regulations and or client and Company governingdocumentation on Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Security (HSEQS).
Role Specific:
- Attend applicable Risk Assessments / Safe JobAnalysis. Ensure to communicate findings with all team members.
- Ensure thatnecessary Toolbox Talks – either with active participation and or by members ofthe team – are held for any operational, repair or maintenance work. Inform theROV Supervisor accordingly.
- Be familiar and tick-off relevant steps in thecurrent operational task plan ensuring the ROV operations are performed asdirected by the ROV Supervisor.
- Ensureequipment and ROV spreads are in complete working order and in compliance withall technical requirements and are operated and maintained in accordance withUser Manuals and Company procedures.
- Perform equipment setup and tests according toproject requirements during mobilisations.
- Inform the ROV Supervisor of the generalstatus, technical deviations and problems associated with the ROV equipment or operation.
- Ensure equipment reporting is performed accurately, expediently and efficiently in accordance with Company procedures –making aware that suspension of operations may be required.
- Take initiative and be upfront on the development of matters covering aspects of technical and operational improvements and innovation within the laying industry and on operational facets concerning HSEQS activities in relation to the business of the Company.
HSEQ
- All Deepocean employees whether permanent or temporary personnel, regardless of location are responsible for the Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Security compliance relating to the work that is performed by the company.
- In all phases of operations, due consideration shall be given to the safety and occupational health of personnel, the environment and company assets, and line managers are to ensure that all work is performed in conformance with HSEQS requirements set out by company and client and applicable statutory regulations.
- In accordance with the structure and governance of the Company, the position holder is to inform their Line Manager of any matters of importance regarding department or the performance of the Company.
Operation:
- Part of the upcoming operational activities with the ROV spreads and advice as required.
- Part of the operation, repair and maintenance of the ROV spreads, including and not limited to:
- ROV
- TMS
- Winches
- ROV handling system
- CCTV systems
- Communications systems
- PLS
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical systems
- ROV Tooling
- ROV Sensors
- Ensuring relevant equipment-related matters are brought to the attention of the ROV Supervisor.
- Notify when Company technical documentation is considered as required to be updated, i.e. operation and maintenance manuals, drawings, circuit diagrams, hydraulic schematics, etc.
- Timely maintain the ROV spread to the highest standards.
- Reviewing the way equipment is being operated and reporting any activities which may subject the equipment to damage or create unsafe conditions.
- Employ logical fault-finding techniques during breakdown situations.
- Assisting in commissioning, testing and monitoring of appropriate equipment as required.
- Adhere to the standardised shift hours for the position on board.
Technical and operational documentation:
- Take notes as required throughout the 12-hourshift and perform a sufficient shift handover.
- Carry out Toolbox Talks at the beginning ofeach shift as required by the project.
- Ensure that specific rules and regulationsapplying to lay systems and operations are adhered to.
- Be informed on any contractual requirementsapplicable to the lay system for the project.
- Prepare, organise and complete plannedmaintenance in accordance with relevant checklists.
- Keep records of defects to assist in planningof re-fits and maintenance periods. Ensure the planned maintenance system iscorrectly utilized and always fully up to date.
- Follow OEM maintenance and operationprocedures.
- Prepare technical reports if required.
- Give comments on reports when requested.
Logistics:
- Endorse and adhere to pre-work and projectequipment checklists as required.
- Ensure that adequate stocks of spares aremaintained and or on order.
Human relation:
- Maintain high ethical standards within the teamand with regards to communication.
- Ensure that new personnel and or traineesreceive familiarisation on all ROV spreads, and are given adequate guidance andtraining, according to a planned development program.
HSEQS:
- Be familiar with and keep order in systemdocumentation.
- Become acquaint on Company generic operationaland administrative procedures.
- Adhere to and endorse Company rules andstandards and use these in the everyday work.
- Promote awareness and understanding of HSEthroughout the operation.
- High focus on reporting of incidents. Hand ingood and valid observation cards when required.
- Attend and be a resource during system audits.
- Knowledge and endorsement of Company andproject KPI targets and performance.
- Familiarisedin relevant IMCA and Company safety flash memos.
Other:
- Monitor and address the expiration for thehealth certificate and offshore safety course.
- The ROV Pilot Technician may be instructed byCompany and or the ROV Supervisor to perform other tasks not specificallyoutlined in this position description.
KEY BEHAVIOURS
Role Specific:
- Focus on operational productivity with aptdecisiveness.
- Remain calm and concentrated in stressfulsituations.
- Maintain a very positive attitude and goodcommunication with team members, client and vessel management.
- Wilfully expand your general understanding ofdifferent aspects of the operation.
- Perform various trades and industry specifictraining with your colleagues on board to decrease necessity for expensiveonshore courses.
ACT (Attitude, Courage, Teamwork):
- We will intervene and never knowingly walk past an unsafe situation
- We will coach, care and share with our people to develop responsibility for safe working practice which will eventually become the norm
- We will all take personal responsibility for our actions
- We will lead by example at all times
- Time will never be used as an excuse for not managing our operations safely
- We will work together to achieve a world class safety performance
Required competencies and certifications
- Certificate of apprenticeship in Electronics, Automations, Remote Systems, Hydraulics, or Electric disciplines.
- Competency assessments proving ability to perform the ROV Pilot Technician role.
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Certificate of apprenticeship within relevant technical education.
- Apprenticeship Certificate with in one of the following:
- Electronics
- Automations
- Remote systems
- Hydraulics
- Electric
DEMONSTRABLE EXPERIENCE SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE
General:
- Capability for maintaining overview and control of complex ROV operations.
- Excellent technical understanding within ROV systems.
- Ability to read and understand complex electrical and or hydraulic drawings.
Personal:
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work at height comfortably and safely.
- Customer focused.
- Open minded, social and reliable team player.
- Undergo assessments proving to be competent in the position.
Computer knowledge in:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote)
- TM Master
- Navision
- Synergy
- Hardcat
- DocuShare
