Lead ROV Maintenance Technician (Offshore)

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 28 April 2026

LOCATION

Aberdeen

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Supervising offshore technicians ROV systems maintenance ROV systems upgrade Fault finding ROV systems Mechanical maintenance Hydraulic maintenance ROV equipment repair Offshore medical and survival certification

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead ROV Maintenance Technician (Offshore)

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Aberdeen

Job Type: Full-time

Work Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is currently recruiting for a Lead ROV Maintenance Technician to work offshore globally on a staff permanent basis.

ROLE

As Lead ROV Maintenance Technician you will provide Mechanical/Hydraulic technical support during ROV maintenance periods offshore or at quayside. You will supervise team of other ROV Maintenance technicians. In addition, to provide mechanical / hydraulic support for all workshop activities related to the maintenance and upgrade ROV system equipment at Aberdeen (or other company’s workshops).

RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out mechanical/hydraulic maintenance during ROV maintenance periods offshore and at quayside on Company’s ROV and Equipment systems (ROV, TMS, Winch. HPU, A-frame, etc.) in accordance with company procedures and under direction of ROV Technical manager.
To supervise other mechanical/hydraulic and electrical ROV maintenance technicians
To be available to mobilise at short notice to assist offshore ROV crews with mechanical / hydraulic technical support or fault finding when necessary
To strip down, reinstate and test ROV System mechanical/hydraulic components offshore, e.g. ROV/TMS Mechanical/hydraulic systems, Winches, and A-Frames HPU’s, etc.
To assist with commissioning of ROV system and equipment when mobilized to vessel
To carry out site assessments of ROV System and equipment recommending short term and long-term maintenance actions
To carry out ROV audits and site inspections, reviewing general condition of system and ensuring that all Safety & Quality processes are in place
Assist at all Company’s workshops in all maintenance and repair activities as required to maintain the Company's assets in full operational mode. Conduct refurbishment, maintenance and repairs on all relevant equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and guidelines.
To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with Company’s policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with Company specific procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience of supervising offshore technicians. Good experience with maintenance and upgrade processes related to ROV systems and equipment. Ability to operate and fault find ROV systems and equipment.
ONC level or Industry education and/or training in Engineering, Mechanical/Hydraulic disciplines and time served.
Good general Mechanical/Hydraulic background
Valid full Offshore Medical and Survival

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Louise Young

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