Offshore ROV Pilot Technician

Join Horizon Geosciences as an Offshore ROV Pilot Technician

Horizon Geosciences is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Horizon Geosciences provides marine survey and geotechnical services to an array of clients around the world. Working through their network of offices, supporting every stage of offshore and nearshore projects through their comprehensive range of marine scientific services and fully equipped vessels.

Role Overview

Make your mark as an Offshore ROV Pilot Technician at Horizon Geosciences! The ROV Pilot Technician assists the ROV Supervisor in offshore ROV systems resource management, and safe and successful execution of ROV operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the ROV Supervisor with field solutions & resolution of Project complications.
• Assists ROV Supervisor with the maintenance, repairs & troubleshooting of the assigned ROV systems.
• Actively participates in Toolbox talks, Safety Meetings & job briefings for the scheduled ROV operations, maintenance plans.
• Assists the ROV Supervisor with the administration of ROV documents including Daily Toolbox talks, DSRs, Dive logs, Dive Permits, system maintenance documents, and system lifting gear inspections & re-certifications.
• Participates in scheduled maintenance of the ROV systems with regular feedback to the Supervisor on improving system condition and on the critical spares and consumables used throughout operations & maintenance.
• Ensures all ROV equipment, tooling, and ancillary sensors comply with all applicable rules, regulations & safety requirements and possess respective maintenance & calibration certificates.
• Assists in safety inspections & ROV Systems Audit to maintain the workplace safely.
• Raises safety concerns-risks & hazards during ROV operations and maintenance to the ROV Supervisor for corrective action.
• Performs all ROV duties with strict compliance to HSC Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Participates in Continued Professional Development and improves knowledge of various classes/types of ROVs and associated ancillary sensors.
• Assists with regular ROV Operations Launch & Recovery, safe navigation & piloting ROV to tasks safely.
• Takes full responsibility for pre and post dive checks on ROV and reports abnormalities to the ROV Supervisor for corrective action.

Your Qualifications and Experience

You can make your mark as an Offshore ROV Pilot Technician if you have:

• Bachelor's or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, preferably Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics.
• Minimum 2 years offshore experience with various classes and types of ROV over varied spectrum of construction support/diver support & IRM projects.
• Completion of competency certificates as per IMCA C011 & IMCA C05 Competency guidelines & tables & IMCA R002 Entry Level Competency Guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, written and verbal.
• Working knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry Technical Specifications & Standards.
• Knowledge of AUTOCAD is an added advantage.
• Valid Current OPITO Offshore Medical, H2Sl and Sea Survival Certificates.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What You Can Expect

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis Academy.

Extra Information

• Your team: You will be part of the ROV Department.
• Where you will work: You will be working offshore for our projects, which are mainly located across the Middle East, Far East, and Europe.
• Full-time job: The position of Offshore ROV Pilot Technician is a full-time job.
• Procedure: Complete the online application form and send it along with your CV and cover letter. After sending your application, you will receive a confirmation email. We will invite you for interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Horizon. After completing all the steps, we warmly welcome you to our organization.