ROV Operations Engineer

BH-336385
  • negotiable
  • Scotland Scotland Bridge of Don
  • Permanent
  • Automotive
  • Oil & Gas
  • Rail
Job title - ROV Operations Engineer

Staff position
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working (after initial training)

NES Fircroft are supporting a key O&G client in Aberdeen with the above position, and keen to hear from candidates who have a design background within one of the following industries - ROV (preference), subsea, automobile, railways, motorcycle, agriculture.

We are looking for an individual with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but may consider someone with a HND, if they have suitable work experience alongside their qualification.

Ideally, we would be looking for someone with a minimum of 7 years' experience within design, and has a genuine interest moving into an operational role.
  • Design specialist tooling to support projects, leading development of solutions, creating design layouts, working with the drawing office, checking all drawings and BOM, overseeing procurement, fabrication and testing
  • Specify specialist ROV tooling from third parties, as required
  • Create Operation & Maintenance Manuals for in-house new build tooling
  • Review Project installation procedures to ensure practicality and efficiency from an ROV operations point of view
  • Provide technical support to ongoing ROV offshore operations worksites as required
  • Determine ROV tooling required to support particular operations and advise projects on all aspects of ROV interfaces
  • Provide technical assistance to Commercial Departments during bid preparation from an ROV interfaces point of view
  • To become familiar with and to maintain awareness of our client's current requirements and where applicable, the latest Industry Codes and Standards including statutory rules and regulations
  • To ensure that all activities are carried out in a manner consistent with client's policy on health, safety, quality and environmental matters in accordance with specific procedures
  • To ensure his/ her own safety and that of others is not compromised or placed at risk


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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