Offshore Inspection Engineer / ROV Operator

Houston, TX
June 22, 2025
Application ends: September 30, 2025
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Deadline date:
September 30, 2025

Job Description

PROCEANIC CONTINUES TO GROW RAPIDLYJob DescriptionWe are looking for adventurous Road-Warriors to join our team.Offshore Inspection Engineers/ROV Operators will typically be a degreed engineer position. Prior ROV experience is NOT required – we will teach you that part. These positions require a combination of office and offshore field work, with a heavy emphasis on “field”. Candidates will be assessed based on education and experience. We are looking for road-warrior self-starters with a passion for learning and a drive to get the work done in remote locations. Previous offshore and/or onshore O&G experience is preferred – though also not essential.In the officeDevelop new tooling for ROV SystemsMaintain our fleet of underwater miniature Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs)Prepare Equipment & Teams for offshore deploymentsParticipate in all company HSE proceduresR&D of new ROV Platforms, new tools/integrations/applications, new business streamsCampaign/Project ManagementSupervise/Mentor Junior Employees where applicableContinuous improvement of all company processesIn the fieldPerform inspections of offshore, maritime, and other subsea assets using ROVsHull, Structure and Ballast Tank inspections using Mini-ROV SystemsGenerate Inspection Reports and other Integrity Management deliverablesSupport ROV Supervisors with campaign activitiesFollow all Client and Company HSE ProceduresRisk Management & HSE activities (Risk Assessments, JSA’s, Toolbox Talks, etc.)Produce detailed reports on the results of ROV inspectionsExtensive physical activities, handling ROVs & tether, equipment cases, climbing ladders & stairsExtensive TravelSupervise/Mentor Junior Employees where applicableResponsibilities/Duties:Provide design, maintenance, integration, and inspection support to ROV Inspections Manager/Supervisors.Must be willing to travel on a flexible basis for ROV Inspection ServicesExtensive domestic and international travel, often with shifting itineraries.As ROV Operator, learn Proceanic systems/processes and develop skills as ROV Inspection EngineerAs part of a Houston-based team of engineers and ROV Operators, anticipate a dynamic role, where activities will vary greatly from day to day. Expect up to 50% Overseas/Offshore Travel, often to remote oil & gas locations. Expect Helicopter and Boat mobilization to offshore facilities.Organization:Offshore Inspection Engineer/ROV Operator – Reporting to ROV Supervisors, PM’s and ROV Operations Manager. Supervising ROV Assistants.Qualifications/Skills:Engineering Degree or similar (Preferred for Offshore Inspection Engineer/ROV Operator)Prior offshore inspection or other offshore work desirable, Onshore work experience may be of valueRobotics/Electronics experience desirableAutoCAD/3D Modeling capability desirableBasic Computer Coding desirable1 – 5 Yrs industry relevant experience (>5 considered – but salary range targeted for early career personnel)Technical aptitude (past evidence of hands-on mechanical aptitude desirable)Be able to lift up to 70 lb equipment casesUS Citizen/US Passport (Required)Complete fluency in Spoken and Written English (Including Technical Report Writing) requiredClean/Valid US Driver’s LicenseMust be a driven, self-starter, able to take direction, learn quickly and accept responsibilities