Payload Operator

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Worker Type
Employee

Application End Date
04-01-2026

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking Geotechnical Payload Operators to assist with the installation, intervention maintenance and operation of our geotechnical assets, Infinity CPT, Sonic Corer and Ocean Drill, which will be deployed from our Armada Series vessels.

• Be proficient in operating, maintaining and fault finding on geotechnical payloads and assets – Infinity CPT series, SVC and Ocean Drill series;
• Travel globally on 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off rotation to assist in the mobilisation, intervention and maintenance of geotechnical assets;
• Travel globally on a 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off rotation to operate geotechnical assets in their configuration locally from the Armada Series vessels or as part of the team operating assets from one of our dedicated remote operating centres.
• You will work as part of a wider team of colleagues with similar or same competence and duties to support our geotechnical assets in the field and in company workshops;
• Work closely with the Asset Management and Service Delivery teams to ensure geotechnical assets, spares and all other associated equipment are maintained and operable, thus maximising the assets uptime and productivity;
• Be responsible for performance of the tasks within the preventative maintenance program;
• Be responsible for updating of maintenance records and recording of tasks;
• Recognise anomalous occurrences or asset states and proactively intervene where appropriate;
• Be familiar with the operational procedures relating to the optimal performance of the geotechnical assets;
• Be familiar with the industry standards that can influence geotechnical asset performance and ensure that the assets are maintained within the appropriate performance requirements;
• Liaise with the Asset Manager and Service Delivery Teams, assisting with technical support in the operation of geotechnical assets, acting as the first line of defence for any breakdown or failure of equipment;
• Work in a manner that ensures their own and their co-worker’s safety;
• Be familiar with the applicable sections of the company HSE policy and actively participate in all safety related briefing such as Toolbox Talks related to the assigned system or tasks;
• Responsible for maintaining awareness during the performance of their duties, recognising the effect changes which may have on safe performance;
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all colleagues;
• Participate in project briefing and familiarization meetings held;
• Champion new technology with a focus on autonomous operations and robotics.

• Technical or operational background in mechanical or electrical systems or both;
• Experience with geotechnical systems with particular focus on CPT or drilling operations;
• Valid Passport;
• Fluent in both written and spoken English;
• Good practical experience with office tools: MS Office, Google Drive, Teams, e-mail, among others;
• Interested in others and strives to act in the best interests…