AUV Supervisor

Job Summary:

The AUV Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operations for PXGEO's IMR division. This includes supervising the AUV team, overseeing equipment maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient AUV operations.

The AUV Supervisor will work closely with the AUV Manager, Project Surveyor, and other relevant stakeholders to plan and execute IMR projects, ensuring that project objectives and deliverables are met. Additionally, the supervisor will provide technical expertise and support to the AUV team, troubleshoot any issues that arise during operations, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate for this role has a strong background in AUV operations, experience in leading and supervising teams, and a thorough understanding of subsea surveying and inspection techniques.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Manage a team of technicians with diverse skill sets to ensure the company AUVs are fully configured and prepared for a client's operational activities.
  • Carry out Pre-Dive checks and configuration of the UID, onsite or remotely.
  • Piloting of the UID during Intervention or Surveying work scopes, onsite or remotely.
  • Organise, plan, and subsequently report on equipment maintenance.
  • Manage the launching and recovery of Subsea Equipment per the Operating Procedures and within the operating range of sea states.
  • Ensure that all Piot logs, video records, and survey sensor deliverables are produced satisfactorily and filed for reference. Participate in observing and data recording.
  • Manage battery management activities for the UID, ensuring charge levels are achieved, and safety functions are followed correctly.
  • Ensure that housekeeping and the safety of the equipment spread is carried out effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with ROV or AUVs during subsea surveyors or intervention work scopes is essential for this role. As well as extensive experience managing ROV/AUV vehicles and teams in an offshore environment.
• A strong understanding of subsea infrastructure, including pipelines, cables, platforms, and other subsea structures
• Familiarity with subsea operational techniques for intervention and survey work scopes is necessary to assist the team in performing effectively.
• Proficiency in integrating surveying instruments and equipment such as multibeam sonars, subsea positioning systems (USBL, LBL), side-scan sonars, ROV sensors, and subsea navigation software is necessary, as the UIDs are regularly rerolled and have complex setups.
• A suitable electrical qualification, including high voltage, is essential for this role, as is significant relevant experience.
• ROV or AUV piloting experience preferred.