Traditionally, subsea inspection activities were conducted by divers, however technological developments over the last 20 years have enabled us to utilise remotely deployed inspection technologies for the majority of subsea tasks.
I work with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The ROVs carry different types of cameras and tools to test the integrity of the subsea assets.
While onshore I develop inspection procedures and methodologies, these are documents detailing how certain subsea assets should be inspected.
While offshore I conduct the inspections by looking at the video feed from the ROV and making lots of notes on the condition of the assets.
I spend a lot of time on vessels and platforms at sea. When I am inspecting these assets I get to see some of the rarest and most interesting marine animals in the world.
I studied Electrical and Computer Engineering. After obtaining my Master’s degree I moved to Perth where I got my first graduate position in the Subsea Industry.
Growing up in Serbia, which is an inland country, I didn’t even know subsea inspection existed!
Last year I was recognised as the ‘Emerging Talent’ winner at the Australian Subsea Industry Awards.
This meant a lot to me as all my hard work, persistence and sacrifices as well as my passion to give back and share learning got recognised.
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