ROV Technician – On-site & Remote

About the role

We are looking for an experienced ROV Technician to join HullWiper’s hull cleaning team. You will operate and maintain our remotely operated cleaning vehicle, supporting both on‑site and remote missions across the UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the remotely operated cleaning vehicle (ROV) for hull cleaning projects.
• Lead and monitor hull cleaning operations, coordinating with vessel crews and site partners.
• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on all HullWiper equipment, including generators, Denjet units, umbilicals, and the ROV itself.
• Troubleshoot faults, conduct repairs, and replace spare parts in collaboration with the site supervisor and technical manager.
• Maintain spare‑parts inventory, source components locally when required, and ensure compliance with HSSE regulations.
• Document job requirements, communicate issues clearly, and keep the work area clean and organized.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or electronic systems, or at least 2 years operating and maintaining ROV submersibles.
• Technical diploma or high‑school certificate.
• UAE driver’s licence.
• Residency in the UAE or willingness to relocate.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Required skills

• ROV operation and maintenance.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system knowledge.
• Electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
• Mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inventory management.
• Proficiency with MS Office.