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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Technicians

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Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Technicians

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Technicians

Importance
Activity
82% 

Documenting/Recording Information

  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
  • maintain technical documentation

79% 

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect statistical data
  • collect calibration information

73% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • coordinate with crew

73% 

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

  • maintain good customer relations

72% 

Interacting With Computers

  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • develop or maintain databases
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software

69% 

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • troubleshoot craft problems

69% 

Processing Information

  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • interpret calibration data
  • interpret craft performance data

68% 

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

  • communicate technical information
  • confer with scientists and engineers

68% 

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
  • adhere to safetly guidelines
  • ensure compliance with government regulations
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting

67% 

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

  • follow pre-mission procedures
  • assemble mission required equipment
  • complete vehicle set-up prior to mission launch

67% 

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

  • Operate vehicle functions
  • operate cameras
  • Operate vehicle functions
  • Operate vehicle functions

63% 

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

  • maintains ready spare parts supply

60% 

Scheduling Work and Activities

  • complete pre-mission preparations on time

60% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • monitor atmospheric or meteorological processe

59% 

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

  • follow safe waste disposal procedures
  • use government regulations
  • use hazardous materials information
  • use health or sanitation regulations
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
  • use knowledge of investigation technique
  • use knowledge of materials testing procedures
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems

57% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

56% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • lifting heavy objects

56% 

Thinking Creatively

  • determine specifications
  • suggest design enhancements

54% 

Developing Objectives and Strategies

  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop plans for programs or projects

52% 

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use calibration equipment

52% 

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

  • advise enforcement personnel on environmental standards
  • recommend action to ensure compliance
  • recommend improvements to work methods or procedures


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