Radio Operator

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Wood is recruiting for an Offshore Radio Operator – Adhoc (Casual /Temporary) to join its Operations team focusing on the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This opportunity is offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, working on an as needed, call-out basis.

The Role

• Location: Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador
• Site / Office based: Hibernia platform
• Hours of work: 12 hours per day
• Rotation / work pattern: Call out, as needed
• Required: Site-specific medical, drug and alcohol testing
• Unionized position: Rates follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement

You will be working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as well as noisy conditions. Work may be indoors or outdoors, and at extreme temperatures.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and communicate with vessels and aircraft, handling marine and aeronautical communications
• Perform official Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) functions
• Execute critical emergency response tasks
• Ensure that Distress/Safety/Weather and Traffic Advisory messages are brought immediately to the attention of the leadership
• Understand marine operations associated with offshore drilling installations and support craft
• Operate Platform Radio Equipment; proficient in the use of radio and satellite telecommunications equipment, including computer applications for helicopter flight and vessel tracking
• Ensure the orderly and correct utilization of communications by others while carrying out their duties
• Communicate with Helicopters, Supply and Support Vessels, Shore Base, etc.
• Coordinate Helicopter operations in conjunction with leadership and Helicopter contractors
• Communicate messages through the radio station to/from addressees in a timely manner
• Perform Weather Observing Duties and liaison with the Weather Forecast Service
• Perform general watch duties for the Radar System & Telecommunications Network Management System
• Provide support and info for ice management including tracking and logging all ice targets