ROC ROV Supervisor; Onshore - Subsea Services

How you can make your mark

Make your mark as ROC ROV Supervisor (Onshore) at Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen. You will be accountable for the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of remotely operated subsea tasks from the Boskalis Remote Operations Centre (ROC). This leadership role involves supervising ROC-based ROV pilots and senior pilots, coordinating live operations with offshore vessel teams, and ensuring that all activities are executed in line with project plans, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

As the primary operational focal point during real-time remote ROV missions, the Supervisor provides technical guidance, ensures mission readiness, oversees shift performance, and escalates any operational risks or anomalies. The role is safety-critical and aligned with IMCA C005 Job Category R01 – ROV Supervisor. Competence must be demonstrated and maintained in accordance with the Boskalis Subsea Services Competence Management Scheme.

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to;

• Lead, coordinate, and supervise all ROC ROV activities during assigned shift operations, ensuring safe and effective execution.
• Oversee the piloting and remote operation of Work-Class and light Work-Class ROV systems including associated tooling and sensors to support the safe and efficient execution of inspection, survey, maintenance, and light intervention scopes.
• Ensure operational compliance with project work packs, client specifications, company procedures, and applicable IMCA guidance.
• Act as the primary operational liaison between the ROV Remote Operations Centre and offshore vessel teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Manage real-time team scheduling, task delegation, and shift handovers within the ROC environment.
• Review and approve mission execution plans, pre-dive virtual checklists, system readiness verifications, and operational reporting documentation.
• Monitor ROV system status, telemetry, and live video feeds; coordinate with offshore technicians for real-time diagnostics and issue resolution.

You can make your mark as an ROC ROV Supervisor if you have:

• A minimum of 5 years ROV experience.
• At least 180 days’ operational time as a Senior Pilot/Technician (IMCA R02)
• Demonstrated leadership of ROV operations, including shift supervision, task planning, and coordination
• Proven track record of piloting and overseeing complex subsea operations such as intervention, tooling deployment, and inspection tasks
• Experience with remote piloting platforms, live telemetry feeds, and digital coordination tools
• IMCA ROV Supervisor logbook with verifiable entries evidencing supervisory responsibilities and digital operations exposure
• Technical
  
  Qualification:
  
  Diploma or degree in marine, mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering (preferred).
• Technical Proficiency:
  High level of competence in ROV systems, subsea tooling, fault-finding, and inspection methodology.
• Competence: IMCA-recognised Competence Certificate or Portfolio for ROV Supervisor (R01).
• Communication & Coordination: excellent communication skills across dispersed teams and shift patterns.
• Decision-Making & Adaptability:
  Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure and adapt to dynamic offshore scenarios.
• Digital Literacy:
  Proficient in operational software, remote control systems, digital reporting tools, and data analysis platforms.
• OPITO approved BOSIET with CA-EBS, MIST (for UKCS only) and OEUK Medical (including Bi-Deltoid shoulder measurements).

• 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
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  Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development
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  We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.

• Your team: you will report to the ROV Manager with the following Direct Reports: ROC ROV Pilot Technician Trainees, ROC ROV Pilot Technician and ROC ROV…