Tech, Tools, and Tips! #2 - Every tool you need to work on cars.

As a ROV Pilot Technician we not only have to pilot ROVs we have to repair and maintain them. If you ever have to go to an interview outside of the ROV field the interviewer's mind is blown on the task we have to perform. They are dumbfounded after you finish telling them that you can troubleshoot a node/subsea computer, terminate fiber optics, change out a hydraulic motor and that's in the pouring down rain in 30 degree weather under a tarp, we install and operate audio/video equipment including DVR with a RAID setup, can frankenfix just about any type of communication adapter, plumb up hydraulic lines from valve packs to numerous subsea tools, etc... And that ain't even the tip of the iceberg what we can do! We are mechanics, electricians, plumbers, IT techs, secretaries, inventory clerks, counselors, photographers, riggers, janitors, fabricators, and sometimes even cooks when the vessels or installations are crewed down. The guys I have worked with over the years would blown your mind on the things they can accomplish.

Remember to bring pictures and videos to an interview because most of the interviewers don't understand or in disbelief. You have to remind them that it's a remotely operated vehicle - keyword: remotely, we don't go subsea with it! 

Moving along to the topic of the blog. Technology. Most of us ROV guys love technology so I figured I'd do a blog about gadgets, gear, software, and whatever has to do with technology.

 Every tool you need to work on cars!

Do you have every tool you'll ever need? I don't think so. We can always find a reason to buy a new tool. I turn this video on in the garage when I'm doing productive stuff like repairing something or drinking cold beer. I might not be listening to it but when I see something I need I'll pause the video and take a picture. Yes, you need that tool! This video is also good for someone like your teenage son/daughter or a junior technician that is not familiar with all the tools we use in the ROV industry.

The video is missing plenty of tools used to work on cars but he covers the majority.

https://youtu.be/XOJdh85qfWE?si=dwhdwaS1KboxU1kE