Radio Operator

Job Description

Transocean

General Duties:

Operations/Maintenance:

• Receive and transmit messages between rig and shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters, and other stations by radiotelephone.
• Operate all communication equipment in the radio room and ensure they are well maintained and operational.
• Maintain a radio watch on maritime and aeronautical emergency frequencies.
• Maintain records/logs of all radio communications to and from the rig. Keep records of telephone charges from the installation (if applicable).
• Ensure the maintenance of all electronic navigational aids where applicable.
• Test the standby radio equipment SARTS and EPIRBS and the radio equipment in the lifeboats as required. These tests to include checking of the radio room batteries.
• Advise the Master/OIM of any emergency situations within the vicinity of the installation.
• Inform the Helicopter Landing Officer and control room of all intended helicopter traffic to the rig.
• Establish and maintain radio contact with helicopter traffic to and from the rig. Advise pilots of landing clearances, meteorological conditions, etc and record in the helicopter movement log.
• Coordinate and control the isolation of radio equipment during periods of radio silence.
• Assist with the embarkation and disembarkation of all passengers and briefings as required.
• Assist with the maintenance of GMS POB modules as required.

Personnel:

• Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments, third-party personnel and Customer representatives.
• Mentor, coach, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to work at their next job level.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the marine crews. Apply continuous improvement process.
• Assist in training to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their allocated jobs.
• Participate fully in the annual performance appraisal process.