ROV Technician

We are currently seeking an ROV Technician for our Seattle, WA office.

Position Description

The ROV Technician is responsible for providing operational and safety support to the Marine Technology group, including ROV piloting services as well as maintaining the ROV fleet in proper working order.

Position Essential Job Functions

General Duties:

• Operate and maintain a variety of remote operated vehicles in both inland and offshore environments.
• Participate in ROV mobilizations and demobilizations.
• Monitor and report on ROV system technical performance.
• Perform routine planned and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on Global’s ROV fleet and ancillary systems in all regions, including vehicles manufactured by Saab Seaeye, BENTHOS, DeepTekker, VideoRay and Enuktun, and ancillary equipment including sonar, camera, video, UT, CP, manipulator, rigging, tether, and tether management systems.
• Attend project meetings as required, including safety briefings to clients, vessel crew, and Marine Technology team.
• Understand emergency response procedures and specific responsibilities in the unlikely event of an emergency.
• Ensure all work activities undertaken are carried out safely and in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Report all potential risks, hazard observations, incidents, and near misses to the site supervisor or HSE Manager as required by company procedures.
• And other duties as required.

ROV Administration:

• Work with Global Diving and Salvage engineers and managers to update technical specifications and drawings based on modifications and upgrades to the ROV fleet.
• Reviewing manufacturer’s manuals, identifying appropriate replacement parts when needed and requesting quotes to support purchase orders.
• Ensure all technical, operational, maintenance and safety documentation is complete and updated as changes are made
• Complete all project documentation, including timesheets, job-related logs, and safety meeting forms.
• Provide constructive recommendations to improve workplace and operation efficiency when applicable.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma (required)
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in marine technologies. Marine, Hydrography, Robotics, or other related technical disciplines.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience providing ROV system maintenance and technical support, including ancillary equipment integration, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and fiberoptics. (required)
• 3+ years of experience piloting inspection and light work ROVs, including use of manipulators, sonar, camera and video systems, lighting, and other standard ROV functions. (preferred)
• Experience using acoustic navigation systems and navigation software.
• Experience logging and processing 2D and 3D sonar data, processing editing HD Video.
• Experience with tether management systems, winches and ancillary ROV equipment.
• Experience with basic seamanship for small craft and vessels of opportunity.
• Additional experience given consideration:
  • Diesel and gas engines and generators
  • Hydraulics (new builds, troubleshooting and repairs)
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic tools
  • Electrical (AC and DC motors, cabling, connector, power supplies and control circuits)
  • Computer software, Putty, HyperTerminal, AutoCAD, Word, Excel etc.
  • Subsea electronics integration
  • Electronics diagnostics and repair techniques
  • SM and MM fiber optic systems diagnostics, repair, and re-termination
  • Networking, serial protocols
  • Tether and umbilical terminations
  • Basic rigging techniques
  • Overhead cranes, gantries light, forklifts, and flatbed trucks
  • Basic shop machine and power tools
  • Welding and fabrication of aluminum, steel, composites, plastics etc.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with internal and external clients, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Ability to prepare reports and other client deliverables.
• Ability to maintain equipment logs and reports.
• Ability to acquire and maintain ROV tech-related skills/competencies.
• Ability to perform read blueprints, schematics, and conduct maintenance and repair using equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams and test equipment.
• Ability to maintain spares, consumables and tool inventory in all ROV systems.
• Ability to work using safety best practices and housekeeping.
• Ability to work with a team and independently without supervision.
• Ability to proactively investigate and identify issues and offer solutions.
• Ability to lift 25-50lbs.
• Must be able to sit for long periods, stand, walk, push, pull, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, repetitive reaching, and repetitive hand use.
• Ability to meet DOT, ADCI, USCG, or HAZMAT physical & additional fitness ability requirements for the position in which you are filling.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete Global Diving & Salvage mandatory training and other required programs to support the Marine Technology Program.
• Ability to read, understand and comply with all Global Diving & Salvage policies, applicable governmental regulations as they relate to qualifications or performance while engaging in company operations.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34 - $45 hour when working in the field on billable jobs and the pay range for all other hourly pay when not working in the field on billable jobs is $22 - $26 hour.

Full-time employees are only eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The company will not provide a work visa or relocation for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.