Abyss trains the county’s first qualified ‘ROV operators’
Even Eikrem and Åge Fagerheim have gained sought-after skills that are in short supply. For the first time in almost ten years, ROV operators have qualified with trade certificates in Møre og Romsdal.
In brief
Following apprenticeships at Abyss, Even Eikrem and Åge Fagerheim have gained trade certificates as ROV operators, also known as ROV pilots.
Their skills are sought after and rare in the county. Åge will continue as an ROV technician and deckhand on Fosnafjord, while Even has secured a permanent job as a service technician at the workshop in Kristiansund.
After apprenticeships at Abyss and passing their trade examinations in October, Even (21) and Åge (22) can now call themselves qualified ROV operators, also known as ROV pilots, with trade certificates. The qualification offers varied work with exciting technology.
Even says the choice was somewhat by chance. During his upper secondary automation course, he had a work placement at Abyss and discovered an interest in the combination of practical ROV work and computing. He first gained a trade certificate in automation, which later gave him a sound foundation for the work.
Åge followed the same educational route and enjoyed his work placement so much that Abyss arranged for him to become an apprentice ROV operator.
Sought-after expertise
During their apprenticeships, both worked in the technical department under the guidance of ROV Manager Thomas Ellevseth and others.
During their apprenticeships, Åge and Even have developed skills that are in high demand in the industry and have become a natural part of the team. We are therefore pleased that both have chosen to continue their careers at Abyss. – Thomas Ellevseth
Åge will continue on board Fosnafjord as an ROV technician and deckhand, while Even has secured a permanent job as a service technician at the workshop in Kristiansund.
The only provider in the county
Abyss is the only approved apprenticeship provider in Møre og Romsdal for the ROV operator trade. Nationwide, only 40 people obtained the trade certificate in 2021–2022.
The Norwegian abbreviation FU-operatør means remotely operated underwater vehicle operator.
