ROV Technician
Also posted as Remotely Operated Vehicle Technician; Subsea Robotics Technician; Tethered Vehicle Technician; Underwater Robotics Technician
An ROV technician performs ROV electrical, hydraulic and thruster systems, tether, telemetry and control consoles, and subsea tooling and launch/recovery systems to keep submarine, unmanned undersea, and subsea systems safe, reliable, compliant, and ready for operation. Many people start with a two-year associate degree or a technical certificate rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Service ROV systems
Maintain ROV electrical, hydraulic, and thruster systems between dives.
Maintain tether and controls
Service tether, telemetry, and control consoles that fly the vehicle.
Support subsea tooling
Maintain subsea tooling and launch and recovery systems used on the job.
Apply undersea system knowledge
Work to submarine and undersea requirements for pressure, sealing, and depth.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
ROV Systems
Maintaining electrical, hydraulic, and thruster systems on ROVs.
Tether & Telemetry
Servicing tether, telemetry, and pilot control consoles.
Subsea Tooling
Supporting subsea tooling and launch and recovery equipment.
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