ROV Operator

About the role

ProteQ is a professional services company providing technical, engineering, logistics, business, and program management support to government and commercial clients. Our capabilities include complex systems integration, engineering, field operations, test and evaluation, environmental, health and safety (EHS) programs, audit services, and lifecycle program execution. Supporting national security missions has been at the core of ProteQ since the company's founding. We specialize in the maritime domain, with extensive expertise in manned and unmanned undersea systems and operations. Our team has successfully led complex defense programs, integrating and transitioning advanced technologies from concept through operational deployment while providing technical, engineering, logistics, and executive-level support to our customers. ProteQ is seeking Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operators and Field Service Representatives to support customer operations OCONUS. The operator will prepare, verify, pilot, troubleshoot, and sustain underwater ROV systems in a contested environment. This role requires sound technical judgment, disciplined communication, and the ability to maintain mission-ready equipment while complying with force-protection, safety, vessel, site, and government requirements. Employment in this position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, inspect, assemble, configure, and prepare ROV systems, control equipment, tethers, sensors, tools, and spares.
• Support System Operational Verification Testing and complete pre-mission configuration, inspection, and operational checks.
• Pilot the ROV during assigned missions and perform launch, recovery, vehicle handling, tether management, navigation, and sensor employment.
• Coordinate closely with vessel crews, shore personnel, other mission participants, customer leadership, and designated government authorities.
• Perform post-mission servicing, preventive maintenance, system upkeep, and authorized mechanical, electrical, software, and operational troubleshooting.
• Isolate faults, preserve relevant technical information, and coordinate corrective action with the customer and other authorized support organizations.
• Maintain accurate operational, maintenance, configuration, inventory, and equipment records; provide daily status reports and technical updates.
• Support equipment inspection, repacking, and preparation for follow-on use or shipment when demobilization is authorized.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain underwater ROV systems safely and effectively.
• Working knowledge of ROV mechanical, electrical, software, sensor, tether, and control-system functions.
• Ability to troubleshoot within assigned qualifications and recognize when escalation is required.
• Ability to work extended boat-operation schedules and coordinate effectively in a deployed team environment.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, equipment accountability, operational security, and established authority.
• Currently possess and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Currently possess a valid US passport.
• Be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Possess no personal, family, or medical conditions that would be disqualifying for extended deployments in remote geographic locations.