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 transmit messages between the vessel and shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters, and other stations by radio telephone. 
• Operates all communications equipment in the radio room, and ensure they are 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.  Keep 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 record in the helicopter movement log. 
• Coordinates and controls the isolation of radio equipment during periods of radio silence. 
• Participates in weekly emergency drills and respond 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. 
• 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 communication skills (oral and written).  
• Basic computer skills.  
• Valid GMDSS General Radio Operator’s certificate

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job related factors.