Posted 12 days ago
ROV Pilot Technician
@ DOF
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
DOF, an offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor, is hiring an ROV Pilot Technician to operate and maintain remotely operated vehicles for subsea work, locally and internationally. The role requires post-secondary training in ROV, electrical, engineering technology or mechanics, or equivalent experience, and the posting asks for prior work-class ROV experience. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain work class ROV systems per procedures
- Perform assigned tasks under the ROV supervisor's direction
- Apply quality, safety, health and environment requirements
- Attend pre-mobilization familiarization and debriefing sessions
- Take part in projects under separate functional descriptions
Requirements summary:
- Previous work class ROV experience
- Post-secondary training in ROV, electrical, engineering technology or mechanics, or equivalent
- Technical testing and troubleshooting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | ROV, Electrical, Engineering Technology, Mechanics |
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DOF
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Storebø |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
DOF is a world-class offshore construction support, survey and IRM contractor.
DOF is a leading provider of subsea services in all the major oil and gas production regions around the world. With world class ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles), Survey systems, and a fleet of offshore construction vessels, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated subsea solutions to the offshore oil and gas and renewables industry.
DOF Canada is currently seeking the interest of detail oriented and client focused individuals for the position of ROV Pilot Technician to work both locally and Internationally. If you are looking for a dynamic environment to learn and grow your career, DOF Canada is a great opportunity!
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the proper performance of all tasks that are assigned to them by the Operational ROV Supervisor during the operation, maintenance, repair, and preparations of the ROV;
- Adhere to the DOF Personal Record of Competence;
- Ensure that the proper internal and external Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment requirements are implemented during tasks;
- Familiarization and debriefing sessions prior to mobilization and demobilization (if applicable.);
- Participate, as required, in projects and complete tasks under separate functional description (developed for the task.);
- Familiarize and adhere to all guidance and instructions that are outlined in the BMS (Business Management System.);
- Perform assigned work tasks as directed and in accordance with the established procedures and routines defined in the DOF Subsea Atlantic quality system and relevant project procedures. Pay special attention to the ROV operation and instruction as well as its underlying documents;
- Be familiar with the ROV system;
- Operate and maintain the ROV system in accordance with procedures and standards.
Requirements
Key Competencies (knowledge, training/education, behaviours):
- Previous experience with work class ROV systems;
- Post-secondary education* with a primary focus in:
- ROV (Remote Operated Vehicles)
- Electrical
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanic
- Equivalent/related experience or training will be considered
- Working knowledge of Technical Specifications and Standards within the renewables Industry;
- Level of technical knowledge in computer and electronic interfacing;
- Experience with technical testing and troubleshooting;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word/Excel/PowerPoint;
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure;
- Excellent communicator including language proficiency (reading/writing);
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
Benefits
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.
*DOF Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply*
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