Join us as a USV Pilot - Navigate the Future of Maritime Technology
Are you passionate about maritime autonomy and cutting edge technology Do you thrive in dynamic, international environments where your skills directly impact project success We're looking for a field (offshore) USV Pilot to join our local Eastern Hemisphere team and play a key role in shaping the future of unmanned surface operations.
You will take control of cutting-edge uncrewed surface vehicles, leading real-world deployments while ensuring safe, precise operations in dynamic field environments.
Why Join Us
- Lead innovative USV projects - be at the forefront of autonomous maritime operations.
- Hands-on experience with advanced technology - operate and maintain state-of-the-art USVs and survey sensors.
- Global exposure - travel internationally and work across diverse marine environments.
- Career growth - expand your expertise in maritime autonomy, navigation, and survey operations.
- Impactful role - ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations, influencing project success from planning to delivery.
What You'll Do
- Conduct USV maritime operations Risk Assessment and toolbox talks
- Ensure the safe launch and recovery of USVs
- Mobilisation and demobilization of the USV
- Create lift plans for USV mobilisation/launch and recovery
- Carry out USV predeparture checks
- Make local pilotage plans accounting for local conditions / liaison with ROC pilots regarding passage planning
- Monitor the USV performance on mission
- Maintain the integrity of communication systems
- Liaison with local authorities
- Maintain logs during operations / maintain inventory on site
- Carry out routine servicing and mechanical maintenance tasks on the USV
- Pilot the USV on a local controller and from a local operation centre
- Pilot support vessels and daughter craft
- Hand over the USV to remote operations centre
- Act as primary point of contact for the ROC dealing with comms.
- Carry out 3rd party support vessel audits
- Prepare towing procedures
- Lead execution of emergency drills
- Ensure shore locations LSA/FFA/SOPEP and lifting equipment is kept in good working order and serviced.
What You'll Need
- OOW/CoC, Master 500, or commercially endorsed RYA Advanced Power boat or Yacht Master certificate
- Experience in USV operations or onboard survey vessels or small boats preferred
- Experience piloting USVs preferred
- Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in maritime autonomy
- Must have or be able to obtain all industry required certificates to work offshore
- Must be able to obtain a valid passport and/or visas to travel internationally
- Valid industry safety certification (STCW, GOW or equivalent)
- English, Mandarin is advantageous for Taiwan based applicants
- Valid driving licence.
Are you ready to make your mark Take the helm of innovation - become a USV Pilot and navigate the future of maritime technology with Sulmara.
Apply now (even if your CV isn't quite up to scratch).
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At Sulmara, we believe great talent comes from all walks of life. Talent has no labels here. If you're qualified, you're welcome-regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, identity, background, or coffee preference. Bring your difference. We're better for it.
