ROV Supervisor

Overview

Location:

Aberdeen, Scotland
Approach:
Various – a mixture of flexible office/workshop duties combined with near and offshore operations as required

Contract:

Permanent, full‑time

We are looking for a pioneering ROV Supervisor to lead our Autonomous Subsea Robotics (ASV) Field Service Team within Incubation. You will be working with the latest technologies to test, iterate and operate our fleet of ROVs to ensure they exceed customer expectations.

• Prepare, lead and execute testing plans for our ROV platforms, supporting the move from R&D testing to real-world hardening and capability development.
• Provide real-world, experience-based feedback to R&D teams to strengthen the ongoing development of our ROV platforms.
• Conduct ROV testing and deployments in a variety of locations such as test tanks, lakes and the open ocean to build up operational strength in various conditions.
• Work closely with customers to support the definition of their project requirements.
• Provide technical support and knowledge to tendering teams to support bids and ultimately deliver the solution to the customer.
• Support the growth of the operational team, provide additional training for new capabilities that you have helped develop, ensuring we always deliver our best solution.
• Take a leading role in the ownership of our ROV platforms, instilling a high level of care in the rest of the team to keep vehicles maintained and reliable.
• Ensure that all ROV activities, from the workshop to the worksite, are conducted with the highest level of consideration for Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.

• Evidence of supervisory roles working with systems such as Rovtech Valor, Seaeye Cougar or Argus Rover Compact systems in nearshore and offshore environments.
• Evidence of experience integrating sensors and sensors spreads to ROV platforms.
• Evidence of experience maintaining and repairing ROV platforms.
• Strong desire to be at the forefront – willing to try new ideas even if the outcome is not certain while keeping a keen eye on operational safety.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences who may not be technically minded.
• UK citizenship and ability to travel globally.
• Valid UK driving licence.

• Development and career opportunities in a global, innovative and long‑term oriented group of companies with a family character.
• Flexible, hybrid working.
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme where all employees receive a standard 10% employer contribution, with no obligation for employee contributions.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and private medical insurance.
• Cycle scheme provided by Green Cycle Initiative.
• Competitive remuneration package.