Job Description
Join us as our new Remote Systems Manager
With a key member of our team retiring, we are searching for a new Remote Systems Manager to join our Assets and Operations team. The position leads DOF’s Remote Systems and ROV operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of underwater intervention and remote technology services. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, including managing personnel, technical delivery, equipment readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting to the Regional Assets and Operations Manager (APAC), you will deliver operational performance, competency development, and procedural governance to achieve the best results for internal and external clients. To succeed in this position, you will require a strong technical background in work‑class ROV systems, a commitment to safety, and proven experience leading high‑performing teams in complex offshore environments.
By leveraging your expertise, you will play a crucial role in maintaining efficient and effective ROV operations that will contribute to DOF’s long term success.
IMCA qualification as ROV Supervisor or equivalent.
Trade or tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical fields.
Associate Diploma or above in Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering would be highly desirable.
Extensive proven experience working in a similar position with work class ROV Systems.
Demonstrated experience leading a high performing team in a complex offshore environment.
Advanced knowledge of IMCA standards and regulations.
General computing literacy (E-mail, Access, Microsoft Word and Excel).
Mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of engineering principles.
Strong understanding on HSEQ requirements, coupled with the ability to entrench best practice HSEQ principles and initiatives within ROV workforce and operations.
Align with our core values: Respect - Integrity - Teamwork - Excellence - And above all we are Safe.
Who we are
With a multi-national workforce of 6000 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity.
DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry.
The company’s main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.
We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity.
Please submit your application with a cover Letter, specifically detailing why you believe you are suitable for this recruitment role at DOF.
Applications will close on 20 March 2026.
Our office is based in the Perth CBD.
To understand more about how we operate – watch DOF’s values video here.
Our Remote Systems (ROV) Manager will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work options, including 9-day fortnight or working from home and office hybrid
- Professional development
- Great company culture and working environment
- Opportunity to make fundamental contributions to the success of the Company
