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May 24, 2011 at 12:33 am #4260
Josh
ParticipantHello everybody! I’ve got some questions. Where to start? I suppose to start, I should mention that up until a few days ago, i had NEVER heard of the position of ROV pilot/technician, and I know absolutely nothing about it.
However, I find this position intriguing- particularly the use of remotely operated vehicles in the use of marine biological research. I think such a job could be very enjoyable, and I would like some information on it.
First and foremost, I’m currently working my way through an electronics technician program, and when I’m done I’ll be able to do such things as program PLCs; program microcontrollers; basic level computer programming; troubleshoot circuitry on both the component and board levels; I’ll be able to fix such items as stereos, tv’s, oscilloscopes, radios, and computers; I’ll know about computer networking, hydraulics, robotics, and I’ll be intimately familiar with semiconductor theory, TTL logic, FET technology, CMOS technology, BIMOS technology, and many others.
Would this experience be of any great use in the world of ROVs?Second, assuming that this experience might indeed prove useful, what is a really good school for ROV technician/pilot training? What little research I’ve had time to do has said a lot of good about the ROV program @Santa Barbara City College.
Third, if I ever got a job as an ROV pilot, what are the chances of doing my technician/pilot work for marine biology research purposes?
Thank you all and you all have a great day!
May 24, 2011 at 12:39 am #30904Participantaccidentally posted in the wrong area…my mistake
May 24, 2011 at 12:50 am #30905ParticipantAnother quick note- I have been doing a bit of research into the turf, but the information out there is slim pickins, so I might not a whole lot about the area, but its not for lack of trying.
May 24, 2011 at 12:59 am #30906Moon
ParticipantROV "school" is a joke!
Learn a trade! The ROV’s leading the way are networked computers with in-depth interfaces.
Get licensed as an Electrician. ie – Journeyman.
Get certified by Caterpillar or John Deere as a Mechanical (Hydraulic) Technician.
Get certified as a Network Technician that can also get their hands dirty.
Get a 2-year degree in Technology or Engineering, should be the minimum for a young guy to get into ROV’s.Pick one of those first or you are adding to the problem offshore.
In the UK, guys actually have to know something before going offshore (HNC / HND). The US pales in comparison.
Oscilloscope? Most new ROV tech’s do not know how to turn one "ON" let alone interpret the screen.
Repair by replacement is what we do offshore. Bad board? Replace it with one that hopefully works and doesn’t meet the same fate.If you want to get paid well offshore = Oil and Gas.
If you want to have fun with biologists = little pay.
On the other hand: Can you make tea?
Good Luck.
MoonPoolFiller
May 24, 2011 at 2:00 am #30907ParticipantROV "school" is a joke!
Learn a trade…Get a 2-year degree in Technology
Oscilloscope? Most new ROV tech’s do not know how to turn one "ON" let alone interpret the screen.
Repair by replacement is what we do offshore. Bad board? Replace it with one that hopefully works and doesn’t meet the same fate.MoonPoolFiller
Like I said- thats exactly what I’m doing- working my way through a very intense 2 year program. i’m halfway through right now. Also like I said, I’m able to troubleshoot on the board level, so It seems like a great thing to have someone around that can fix the boards when they break, upgrade them so they dont break again, and fix the machine it came from so it wont fry any more boards. Are you sayng this could be very promising?
May 24, 2011 at 2:02 am #30908ParticipantAlso, whats this ‘problem offshore’ you’re speaking of?
May 24, 2011 at 2:20 am #30909Scott Beveridge
ParticipantTech,
Look to your left-hand sidebar and click on FAQ’s
May 24, 2011 at 7:16 am #30910DANFROV
KeymasterDear Tech,
First and foremost, I’m currently working my way through an electronics technician program, and when I’m done I’ll be able to do such things as program PLCs; program microcontrollers; basic level computer programming; troubleshoot circuitry on both the component and board levels; I’ll be able to fix such items as stereos, tv’s, oscilloscopes, radios, and computers; I’ll know about computer networking, hydraulics, robotics, and I’ll be intimately familiar with semiconductor theory, TTL logic, FET technology, CMOS technology, BIMOS technology, and many others.
Would this experience be of any great use in the world of ROVs?At first sight I thought this was a wind up (I am sorry if I offended you), however at first read through I do not know of any school that can teach you all the topics mentioned in this in a course lasting only 2 years.
Good luck to you in your endevours, however I agree with previous comments, any science related work is very poorly paid. Thas is if you can get it.DanFrov
May 24, 2011 at 11:11 am #30911Spacer
ParticipantWhile the pay for this job is not great, it does offer other rewards that may make up for it. WHOI Deep Submersible Crew and Pilot Trainee Check out the education and experience desired section toward the bottom of the page.
As Scotbeve pointed out, check out the faq’s under site navigation on the left of this page. There is a lot of info for new guys there.
Good luck to you.
May 24, 2011 at 3:28 pm #30912ParticipantDear Tech,
First and foremost, I’m currently working my way through an electronics technician program, and when I’m done I’ll be able to do such things as program PLCs; program microcontrollers; basic level computer programming; troubleshoot circuitry on both the component and board levels; I’ll be able to fix such items as stereos, tv’s, oscilloscopes, radios, and computers; I’ll know about computer networking, hydraulics, robotics, and I’ll be intimately familiar with semiconductor theory, TTL logic, FET technology, CMOS technology, BIMOS technology, and many others.
Would this experience be of any great use in the world of ROVs?At first sight I thought this was a wind up (I am sorry if I offended you), however at first read through I do not know of any school that can teach you all the topics mentioned in this in a course lasting only 2 years.
Good luck to you in your endevours, however I agree with previous comments, any science related work is very poorly paid. Thas is if you can get it.DanFrov
Yeah there is one program that does all this- its Electronic Systems Technology @ Southeast Community College- Milford Campus in Nebraska. It’s intense as all hell. One single day for my class is equivalent to an entire week in any University program. Every year there’s this competition among many of the US Midwest colleges in building cool electronics stuff. Every single University in the Midwest attends as well as SCC Milford. SCC is undefeated for the last 15 years. Texas A&M is considering dropping out of the competition because it doesn’t have the resources to win. Not this year, but next year, it’ll be me and my class competing and we’re not worried at all- the University students build the same things year after year-electromagnetic coil guns- and those just aren’t that impressive. Universities don’t offer near the quality of program as ours. Theres even this guy in our class that tried an electronics program at UNL. He dropped out thinking the Community College Version would be easier. The way he describes it, if the UNL program is like a day at the gym, the SCC program is like Navy SEAL training.
Anyway, thanks for the info- its much appreciated. I don’t know exactly what you’re apologizing for, so I suppose its ok. Have a great day!May 24, 2011 at 5:37 pm #30913Ray Shields
ParticipantAlso, whats this ‘problem offshore’ you’re speaking of?
The problem of non technical people thinking they can go to an ROV "training school", getting a piece of paper, practicing with an X Box and thinking they are now an ROV Pilot tech.
The absolute basics for anyone working with ROVs must be a technical background in qualifications and experience.
As mentioned, unfortunately nowadays most people do not have to do anymore than board replacement, long gone are the days of regularly repairing PCBs offshore or connecting up an oscilloscope to look at signals.
May 24, 2011 at 6:05 pm #30914Andy Shiers
Participant225’S , UFO’S and Phantoms Plus the odd Scorpio for good measure 8)
Apply to an ROV operator company.
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