Radio Operator

Job Purpose

• Perform Radio Room Operations and other duties related to Heli administration as identified in RGA/NFB Offshore Administration manual. Establish and coordinate all radio communications in accordance with international regulations. Register and control of all in-outbound personnel, updating POB and lifeboat/ muster point allocation. Track both vessel and helicopter movements in and around the offshore facilities, including remote platform facilities.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Maintain radio surveillance for both aviation and marine traffic in the designated area, with specific focus on the exclusion zones around the QG offshore assets.
• Perform as focal point for both marine & aviation inbound and outbound vessels and helicopters, by providing specific detailed information as requested by the helicopter or vessel captain, in alignment with international maritime & aviation regulations and local requirements.
• Coordinate accommodation and shuttle transits between the main complex and other platforms or onshore base, via either helicopter or infield support vessel, including coordinating arrangements for Medivac Cases in consultation with the offshore Medic.
• Maintain a full record of helicopter and vessel movements, to and from the offshore facilities, including helicopter landings, refuelling and is responsible for the creation of manifest for departing helicopters.
• Prepare POB/ERB/ T-cards/ Muster Station and lifeboat list and updates as required, following any change as a consequence of either a vessel or helicopter movement.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Coordinate with Heli-base and other installations to complete efficient scheduling of helicopter movement involving multiple landings with multiple destinations.
• Coordinate with Mat-co and Deck Foreman for Supply Vessel and other vessel movements.
• Perform helicopter Safety Briefing, as per company policy with all arriving and departing passengers.
• Support platform management as per the designated role within the Offshore Incident Response Plan (IRP) including Emergency Response Team duties while undertaking various administration tasks as per the OIM’s request.
• Take active participation in platform safety initiatives, as instructed by the Offshore OIM.

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School Education (12 years) followed by Vocational Training and Radio Officer Licence.

Knowledge and/or Experience - I

• 5 years’ experience as a Radio Operator within the offshore oil and gas sector, operating with a safety-first concept.
• Helicopter Operations (HLO) and/or Deck Foreman experience.