Overview
Senior ROV Pilot Technician at Fugro. You’ll support the Supervisor in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems, including the Tether Management System (TMS), Launch and Recovery System (LARS), and all associated tooling. You’ll coordinate planned maintenance, assess weather and operational conditions for safe deployment, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental protection. In this leadership role, you’ll supervise shifts, communicate critical safety and operational updates, and manage team performance during offshore operations. You’ll also be proactive in identifying your own training needs and making the most of development opportunities. This is a hands-on, safety-focused role ideal for experienced professionals ready to lead by example in challenging offshore environments.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a strong safety focus with a proactive attitude toward Health, Safety, and the Environment, adhering to Fugro’s safety standards and core values.
* Lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for ROV systems, including associated equipment and tooling.
* Perform a wide range of piloting and manipulator operations during subsea tasks.
* Execute safe and efficient launch and recovery procedures for the ROV system.
* Support the Supervisor with operational planning, safety documentation, and technical coordination.
* Collaborate effectively with the ROV team, worksite personnel, and project staff to ensure smooth operations.
* Work directly with company personnel and clients to complete subsea tasks, aligning with project requirements managed by the Service Line Project Management Team and Director.
Qualifications
* Proven expertise in at least one core technical discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic), with working knowledge across other related fields.
* Competent in piloting ROVs and operating manipulators with precision and control.
* Hands-on experience with various ROV systems, subsea tooling, and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS).
* Background in diverse subsea operations and adaptability to different offshore environments and conditions.
* Experience supporting mobilisations and demobilisations as part of a collaborative offshore team.
* Strong safety awareness, consistently working to the highest standards in line with the company’s Safety Management System.
* Effective communicator, especially in emergency situations, with the ability to coordinate well with team members.
About Us
Who we are: Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. We’re looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.
Benefits
* Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
* Competitive salary
* Contributory pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Health cash plan
* Group life assurance
* Group income protection
* Electric Car Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounts platform
* The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Long service awards
* Fugro values awards
* Employee referral bonus scheme
Disclaimer
Disclaimer For Recruitment Agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering
Inverurie, Scotland, United Kingdom
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