Rovco’s mission is to change the way the world surveys subsea and we are becoming recognised as a global leader in subsea inspections and surveys using 3D vision and applied AI.

The opportunity

As a Geophysical Engineer with Rovco you will be responsible for the mobilisation, operation, maintenance and demobilisation of geophysical and hydrographic survey equipment onboard our nearshore and offshore survey vessels. As part of this role you'll be responsible for acquiring data and ensuring equipment is recording the quality of data we expect.

Our scopes are varied but we are predominantly engaged in renewable operations. As part of our site consenting and Survey business we'll undertake a variety of geophysical and UXO survey projects. Working with market leading technologies from external suppliers along with our internal Vaarst team this is not an opportunity to be missed.

As part of this role there will opportunities to work with our fleet of ROV and USV’s.

You are an integral part of the Rovco team offshore and will be critical in the safe and successful execution of projects.

You’ll be able to make an impact by improving mobilisation efficiency, by being the offshore subject matter expert for all things survey equipment, and by taking control of equipment issues offshore.

Responsibilities

Due to the nature of what we do and how we do it, every day is likely to be a little different but we the ideal candidate to be responsible for the following:

• Ensuring safe and efficient mobilisations and demobilisations 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Supervision of offshore teams during mobilisations and maintenance checks
• Installation and configuration of survey equipment
• Receipt and dispatch of survey equipment onto vessels
• Offshore maintenance, and repair of survey and IT equipment
• Accurate reporting of equipment issues 
• Offshore point of contact for technical support
• Maintain offshore inventory and stock levels.
• Lead by example with respect to HSE

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• A solid understanding of survey engineering
• Experience of Hydrographic/Geophysical survey mobilisation and data acquisition
• Experience with positioning systems
• Hands on operational experience of MBES, SSS, Mag, SBP, MUX, USBL
• Interest in innovative and disruptive survey technology
• Offshore experience as survey engineer or technical experience onshore

Desirable:

• B.Sc./HND in Engineering/Electronics or equivalent experience
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• 0-2+ years relevant onshore experience as a survey engineer
• This role will require the individual to drive company vehicles including van and lift trucks, the candidate must hold or be able and willing to obtain the relevant licences including medical checks where appropriate.

Benefits

So, you think you might want to join Rovco? We don’t blame you - this is an amazing place to work!

People join Rovco because they are excited by the possibility of leaving their own mark on the world and developing solutions that solve real world problems. Although we share the same vision, we value varied perspectives, and we adapt to fit different people from all walks of life. Not only does that make for a genuinely awesome team of colleagues, but it also makes day-to-day life more interesting, and it’s how we keep evolving and getting better at what we do.

What’s in it for you? Not to blow our own trumpet, but you’ll get to work with a passionate, smart and highly driven team with an incredible range of skills.  Other benefits include;

• A fast growing company that can accelerate your career

• Competitive salary that tracks market rates

• Generous pension 

• Rotations

• 33 days paid annual leave

• 167 day contract offering

• Private medical insurance including dental and optical cover

• Additional training and personal development

• A people focused, inclusive culture with monthly social events

Sound like fun? Then get in touch! Even if you feel you don’t tick all of the boxes but are excited about the job and think you have what it takes to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you!