Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operator
19AI USED FOR19%moving to64%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operator
ROV operators control robot submarines from ships above. These robots work underwater where it is too dangerous or difficult for human divers, doing jobs in oil exploration, marine science, and underwater construction.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
Oceaneering InternationalA global leader in underwater services, providing innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry.Subsea 7A leading global contractor in seabed-to-surface engineering, offering ROV services for various sectors.FugroAn expert in geotechnical, survey, and geoscience services, utilising ROV technology for marine projects.James Fisher and SonsA UK-based marine services company providing ROV and underwater engineering solutions.MCS MarineSpecialises in marine consultancy and ROV operations, focusing on environmental projects.