Radio Operator

Job Summary

The Radio Operator operates vessel communications equipment, answers phones, and carries out clerical duties such as filing and typing as directed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and transmits messages between the vessel and shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters, and other stations by radio telephone.

• Operates all communication equipment in the radio room, and ensures it is well maintained and operational.

• Maintains a radio listening watch on marine and aeronautical emergency frequencies.

• Maintains records/logs of all radio communications to and from the vessel. Keeps records of telephone charges if possible.

• Ensures the maintenance of all electronic navigational aids where applicable.

• Tests the standby radio equipment and the radio equipment in the lifeboats on a weekly basis, including the testing of the radio room batteries.

• Advises the OIM/Master of any emergency situations within the vicinity of the vessel.

• Informs the Helicopter Landing Officer and Bridge of all helicopter traffic to the vessel.

• Establishes and maintains radio communications with helicopter traffic to and from the vessel.

• Advises pilots of landing clearances, meteorological conditions, etc., and records in the helicopter movement log.

• Congroles the isolation of radio equipment during periods of radio silence.

• Participates in weekly emergency drills and responds to emergency situations as per assigned duties on the Station Bill.

• Becomes familiar with the vessel’s emergency and medical evacuation procedures.

• Reports any incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations to the marine supervisors.

• Provides clerical/administrative support to the OIM/Master as required.

• Cohordinates and coordinates crew changes by helicopter and boats.

• Maintains up to date personnel on board and room assignment lists.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all work performed, including well data, payroll information, crew lists, and personal data including contact details of relatives of vessel’s crew.

• Prepares time sheets for personnel onboard in accordance with payroll procedures where applicable.

• Arranges crew change travel where applicable.

Qualifications / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Fluent in English (oral and written).

• Basic computer skills.

• Valid GMDSS General Radio Operator’s certificate.

Behaviors

• Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.

• Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another's strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone's input is valued.

• Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.

• Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.

• Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.