ROV Specialist

About the role

The ROV Specialist will act as the technical leader for four remotely operated vehicle (ROV) units supporting offshore drilling and supply vessels. This role ensures safe, efficient subsea operations and the seamless integration of ROV equipment into the project’s workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Lead equipment and service contracts for 4 ROV units (2 on drillships, 1 on STAD, 1 on a supply vessel).
• Supervise installation of the ROV base and integration on various drilling support vessels.
• Develop and enforce operational procedures for ROV deployment, acoustic beacon positioning, mud‑return drilling, and subsea activation tools.
• Coordinate ROV scheduling to minimise downtime and manage assistance vessel usage.
• Conduct acceptance tests for BOP panels and ROV systems at surface.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and mobilisation of specialised ROV tools.

Required profile

• Engineering degree (any discipline).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar offshore ROV or subsea role.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong team spirit and good listening skills.

Required skills

• ROV operation and integration.
• Subsea equipment maintenance and repair.
• BOP panel testing and acceptance procedures.
• Acoustic beacon deployment for rig positioning.
• Subsea tool activation and mud‑return drilling procedures.