ROV Superintendent (Offshore Fleet)

Job Purpose

Take ownership and overall control of remote vehicle operations, equipment spread maintenance, spares and personnel offshore. Effectively manage the offshore ROV crew members in line with Company procedures. The ROV Superintendent reports to the offshore management and project team, ensuring that all aspects of the ROV operation are carried out in accordance with the ROV Operations Manual and Business Management System (BMS).

Job Description

• To ensure that ROV operations are conducted safely, efficiently and to the Client’s satisfaction
• Ensure that the systems are maintained to a high standard and as per Company procedures
• Ensure Company operational procedures are followed and make any recommendations for change where necessary 
• To communicate and safely implement system shutdown in the event of equipment malfunction or unsafe operation. (Note: shutdown execution must take account of proximity to Divers in the water and surface vessel’s thrusters)
• To contribute to the project planning process where required such that suitable equipment and personnel are selected for successful execution of each particular work scope
• To assist RSU projects/operations management, where requested, in conducting risk assessments and developing procedures to accommodate ROV system limitations, provide contingency plans and emergency procedures as necessary
• To ensure that reports are completed accurately, in detail, are legible and are issued in compliance with the required frequency to the agreed distribution
• To appraise project progress and personnel performance in the execution of the work such that any equipment shortcomings and personnel training requirements are identified
• To arrange for or provide ROV representation at offshore project meetings, e.g. morning, safety, project wash-ups etc.
• To assess and audit onboard ROV system, job capability and maintenance respectively. To review and further develop maintenance schedules as deemed necessary
• Ensure system inventories are kept up to date
• To review system manuals and maintenance log books and certification for validity, currency, coverage and relevance for feedback to RSU management
• Ensure the ROV personnel rotas are kept updated and issued to onshore management after amendments are made. Ensure any uplifts in grade are reported to the Resource Manager
• When the systems are operational ensure there is always a Superintendent onboard the vessel
• Fulfill on the role of System Supervisor or Supervisor at times of necessity
• To deputise as AOCM as and when the opportunity arises or at times of necessity

Leadership Behaviours:

• Role model – setting an example
• Sound judgment which is thoughtful and action oriented
• Accountability, transparency and trust
• Understanding personnel and their needs
• Collaborating effectively to deliver results
• Planning and organising what has to be implemented
• Communicating what’s to be achieved, and why
• Preparedness to take tough decisions
• Identifying priorities and remaining focused on outcomes
• Motivating others and acknowledging achievement
• Empowering and supporting others to build capability
• Showing loyalty and keeping commitments

You are meant for this job if:

Essential:

• Valid offshore European survival certificate (UK and Norwegian)
• Valid offshore medical certificate (UK and Norwegian)

Preferred:

• A nationally recognised Technician qualification in a relevant technical subject (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic). Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent City and Guilds certificate
• High Voltage training certificate
• Intermediate Hydraulics training certificate
• Fibre Optics training certificate
• Management Skills training certification
• Competency verifier certification

Typical background and experience required:

Essential:

• Shall demonstrate extensive technical and operational knowledge of the ROV systems
• Shall possess extensive knowledge of current safety and quality standards as applied to systems and their requirements in an offshore environment
• Attended management courses
• Workplace Assessor
• Appraisal Training
• Good working knowledge of written and oral English language
• Good experience at a Supervisory/Management level on offshore construction vessels
• Good understanding and working knowledge of current IMCA legislation and guidance
• Good understanding and working knowledge of QHS&E Safety Management Systems
• Very good understanding and working knowledge of company Business Management System