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Sr. ROV Technician

  • St. John's, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Oceaneering Canada has secure long-term, year-round offshore ROV operations supporting major projects offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. These opportunities span both vessel-based Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) operations and MODU-based well intervention campaigns, providing stable employment, challenging technical work, and diverse operational experience.

Join our team supporting Canada's most significant offshore energy projects, where safety, innovation, and operational excellence are at the forefront. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading ROV systems, advanced subsea technologies, and experienced professionals while contributing to the continued growth of Oceaneering's offshore operations in Canada.

SSR ROV Senior Technicians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing ROV systems while providing technical leadership and mentoring personnel to ensure equipment readiness and the safe, efficient execution of offshore operations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, inspect, test, troubleshoot, and repair ROV systems equipment and associated support equipment.
  • Ensure ROV equipment is fully operational and ready to meet project requirements.
  • Lead and coordinate maintenance activities during offshore operations.
    Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and software faults.
  • Conduct ROV launch, recovery, deployment, and subsea intervention operations.
  • Execute planned maintenance programs and ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained.
  • Mentor ROV Technicians, providing technical guidance and on-the-job training.
    Assist the ROV Supervisor in planning, coordinating, and executing offshore operations.
  • Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, permit-to-work processes, and safety initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance company procedures, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Support equipment mobilization, demobilization, upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Liaise with offshore and shore-based personnel regarding technical issues, equipment performance, and resource requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and maintenance practices.
  • Prepare technical reports, maintenance documentation, and shift handovers

Qualifications

Required

  • Highschool Diploma
  • Experience as an ROV Sr. Technician (domestic or international).
  • Must be able to obtain a valid Passport and any other regionally mandated offshore work requirement documents as appropriate.

Preferred

  • Engineering Technologist or Technician diploma.
  • Valid CAPP compliant offshore training including Basic Survival Training.
  • WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection and Regulatory Awareness.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.


As one of the largest providers of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Oceaneering offers cost-effective, innovative solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. With 99% uptime, our vehicles offer tough, reliable service for the full asset life cycle anywhere in the world – from development through to decommissioning. With a focus on secure remote operations, we can assure any operation, including rig moves, subsea monitoring, inspection, and more. With our next generation of subsea vehicles, such as the Liberty™ E-ROV and Freedom™ AUV, we push the boundaries of autonomy and remote work capabilities, using machine learning for better decision making and asset maintenance.
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Responsibilities

Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize ROV systems and support equipment, while leading maintenance and offshore deployment, recovery, and subsea intervention activities. Mentor technicians, support safe and compliant operations, coordinate with offshore and shore-based teams, and maintain accurate technical and maintenance records.

Requirements

A high school diploma and experience as an ROV Senior Technician in domestic or international operations are required, along with the ability to obtain a valid passport and applicable offshore work documents. An engineering technologist or technician diploma, CAPP-compliant offshore training including Basic Survival Training, and certifications such as WHMIS, H2S Alive, Fall Protection, and Regulatory Awareness are preferred.

Skills

  • ROV System Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electronic Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Software Fault Diagnosis
  • ROV Launch and Recovery
  • Subsea Intervention
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Technical Leadership
  • Mentoring and Training
  • Risk Assessment
  • Permit-to-Work Processes
  • Equipment Testing and Commissioning
  • Technical Reporting

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package

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Categories

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • ROV
  • Remotely Operated Vehicles
  • ROV Systems
  • Offshore Operations
  • Subsea Technologies
  • Inspection, Repair and Maintenance
  • Well Intervention
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electronic Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • ROV Launch and Recovery
  • Subsea Intervention
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Equipment Mobilization
  • Equipment Commissioning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Toolbox Talks
  • Permit-to-Work
  • CAPP-Compliant Offshore Training
  • Basic Survival Training
  • WHMIS
  • H2S Alive
  • Fall Protection
  • Regulatory Awareness
  • Equipment Reliability
  • Offshore Energy

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