Job Description
Make your mark at Boskalis Subsea Services as a Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist based in Aberdeen. You will report directly to the Head of Remote Operations and be responsible for providing dedicated IT support to the Remote Operations Centre.
The role ensures that all ROC IT systems, interfaces, and equipment are robust, secure, reliable, and up to date, supporting uninterrupted remote operations. This includes day-to-day operational support, troubleshooting, system maintenance, upgrades, and coordination with internal IT teams, vendors, and offshore operations.
The Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist supports IT systems and users within the Remote Operations Centre, including:
* ROC control room workstations and operator environments
* Network, communication, and connectivity systems
* Interfaces between ROC systems, vessels, and offshore operations
* Hardware, peripherals, and specialist ROC equipment
* Coordination between ROC, internal IT and external vendors
Your Main responsibilities as a Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist :
* Responsible for the day-to-day running of ROC IT equipment and systems.
* Act as the focal point for monitoring and maintenance of ROC IT infrastructure.
* Gain and maintain an understanding of the end-to-end architecture of the ROC systems from ROC to the remote vessels and/or worksites.
* Monitor system performance and equipment health.
* Plan and execute system updates, patches, and upgrades to avoid interruption to ROC operations.
* Report, track, and follow up equipment issues with vendors and suppliers.
* Liaise with HQ IT, central IT, and internal support teams where required.
* Provide IT support to offshore operations and hardware where required.
* Support secure and reliable connectivity between the ROC and vessels (Boka fleet) or offshore sites.
* Ensure ROC systems comply with Boskalis IT and cybersecurity standards.
* Support access control, system security, and incident reporting.
Qualifications
Your Qualities
You can make your mark as a Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist if you have:
* Minimum of 5-8 years IT experience in a Marine environment.
* Experience working within the Subsea Sector of the Oil and Gas Industry.
* Working knowledge of Remote Operations, Control Room, or operational IT environments is considered an advantage.
* Ability to manage a variety of tasks and objectives to a high level in a fast paced and changing environment.
* Hight attention to detail and ability to show flexibility during busy periods.
Qualifications
What you can expect
* 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.
* Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will receive a holiday entitlement of 34 days, a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit. There is also a range of flexible benefits you can take advantage of including the opportunity to buy additional holidays each year.
* Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.
Extra information
* Your team: you will form part of a team of experienced Remote Operations professionals.
* Where you will work: Your location will be our office in Aberdeen.
* Full/part- time job: The position of Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist is full time, 35 hours per week.
* Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
Additional Information
We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Remote Operations IT Communications Specialist. Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.
Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.
Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and do ask for such contributions.
Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies
We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.
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