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ROV Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3.5 years of ROV operator experience is required
• High school diploma or equivalent/university or technical training
• Formal ROV operator training
• Experience and skills in electronic/electrical/mechanical/hydraulics
• Nominally 180 days as a senior pilot technician with completed assessments
• Completed competencies as pilot technician I
• Completed competencies as senior pilot technician
• Completed leadership and personal development training
• Current, valid offshore medical certificate
• Current certificate in an offshore survival course suitable for geographical area of work
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check
• Subject to random drug screening throughout employment
• Capable of passing HUET/BOSIET certifications

Job Description

The ROV supervisor is expected to maintain a professional appearance and disposition at all times, exhibiting professional courtesy whenever dealing with co-workers and/or other persons involved with job project. The ROV supervisor will:

• Assist ROV superintendents in determining field solutions and resolving project barriers.
• Adhere to all C-Innovation policies and procedures.
• Foster a professional and safe work environment.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot ROV systems.
• Observe safe working practices and adhere to mechanical/electrical principles and industry standards.
• Work independently or as a member of a team.
• Carry out assigned administrative duties in a timely manner.
• Perform piloting, navigation and log keeping.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance, as well as troubleshoot and give input to field solutions.
• Establish priorities and accomplish objectives.
• Read and generate schematics and perform other related duties as required.
• Strive to learn new technical and operational issues while on the job.
• Foster the mentoring of ROV technicians in the field.
• Report to the ROV superintendent while on board the installation or report to the operations manager, operations coordinator and/or personnel logistics department while on shore.
• Be capable of the launch and recovery of the ROV system.
• Perform all duties within the safe operating parameters for the handling system.
• Ensure that the ROV is checked before and after a dive in accordance with relevant pre- and post-dive check lists.
• Follow lock out and tag out procedures in accordance with C-Innovation policies.
• Perform weekly and monthly system maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and presentable workspace.
• Be adequate in experience of the work.
• Have an adequate understanding of the system being worked on, as well as practical experience of that class of system.
• Be aware of the hazards that may arise during the work, as well as the precautions that need to be taken.
• Have the ability to recognize whether it is safe for work to continue at all times.
• Understand and operate within the established company HSE policies and operating standards.
• Operate the ROV system as directed by the system superintendent.
• Be familiar with all relevant task procedures, ensuring operations and data recording are carried out correctly.
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on the ROVs and associated equipment as required.
• Be willing to work offshore in harsh weather environments on a rotation or call-out basis.
• Be responsible for the repair, maintenance and operation of the ROV umbilical cable handling system (winch and hydraulic power unit).
• Be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the ROV hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Maintain the mechanical spares shipboard inventory.
• Be aware of legislation/guidance, e.g. reporting accidents and managing safety of team on night shifts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by setting an example on safety issues and demonstrating safety leadership to subordinates and work colleagues.
• Communicate safety information to team members when needed.
• Effectively use the company safety management system.
• Have a knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Manage team members during an emergency.
• Have a knowledge of the ROV team members' roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Be able to identify hazards that may arise during a maintenance activity.
• Coordinate the upkeep of the ROV system with planned maintenance schedules.
• Demonstrate the ability of fault finding and general maintenance of ROV control and navigation systems.
• Be capable of assessing weather conditions and operational parameters for safe ROV operations.
• Be capable of navigating the ROV to the work site in most conditions.
• Be able to perform all general manipulator duties.
• Be able to carry out electrical and mechanical umbilical terminations.
• Be capable of undertaking trade specialist tasks.
• Be able to coordinate dive records, video logs and audio dubbing.
• Be familiar with the correct use of the company format for report writing.
• Have proven writing skills.
• Be capable of pro-active involvement with projected work scopes to meet client requirements.
• Have a thorough understanding of underwater operations and equipment.
• Train/assess pilot technicians grades I and II and senior pilot technicians.
• Organize and manage the offshore operations team members.
• Keep records up to date.
• Prepare formal procedures.
• Interface effectively with clients.

Compensation

C-Innovation offers:

• Competitive pay, technical training and a positive working culture.
• An onshore and offshore day rate pay structure.
• Coverage of travel expenses.
• A comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401(k), and company-paid short-term disability.

C-Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity in the workplace.

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