Offshore Adhoc Radio Operator

Job title:

Offshore Adhoc Radio Operator

Company

John Wood Group

Job description

Job Description:Wood is currently accepting applications for Offshore Adhoc Radio Operator personnel, with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This role will be located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and will be a casual call-out role. The successful candidate will be willing and eligible to travel Offshore via helicopter or supply vessel.In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd. (incl. Wood Group Canada Inc.), 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:

• Monitors and communicates with vessels and aircraft, Marine and aeronautical communications
• Performs official Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) functions
• Executes critical emergency response tasks
• Ensure that Distress / Safety / Weather and Traffic Advisory messages are brought immediately to the attention of the leadership
• General understanding of marine operations associated with offshore drilling installations and support craft
• Able to 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
• Communications with Helicopters, Supply and Support Vessels, Shore Base, etc.
• Coordination of Helicopter operations in conjunction with leadership and Helicopter contractors
• Communicating messages through the radio station to / from addressees in a timely manner
• 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
• Handle call and dispatch duties
• Maintain various logs / accounting procedures required by the Radio License
• Ensure Annual Inspection is up to date with respect to the renewal of Licenses, Surveys, etc.
• General administration support work
• Adherence to Control of Work system while carrying out all activities
• Report all accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions
• Other duties as may be required

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Radio Operator in an Offshore environment, preferably in the oil and gas industry
• General Operators Certificate endorsed for GMDSS issued by Industry Canada
• GMDSS Certificate from an accredited GMDSS training institution
• Aviation and marine weather observer certification from a recognized institution or qualified instructor
• Restricted Operators Aeronautical (ROA) Certificate
• Regulatory Training required for offshore travel such as: Basic Survival Training (BST), H2S Alive, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) would be an asset
• Effective communication skills (written, oral and computer)
• Qualified to MANMAR & METAR standard with INDS Weather
• Radar Navigation Certification ARPA
• Familiarity with Canadian Rescue Coordination Centre and procedures
• Familiarity with ECAREG procedures
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management system
• Demonstrated teamwork behaviors consistent with company values
• Familiarity with quality processes
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict
• Maintain mandatory training and certification for continued offshore work
• Experience working in a producing offshore oil and gas facility or petrochemical environment
• The following Offshore Certificates and Training is required and would be considered an asset:

• Basic Survival Training (BST) including HUET and HUEBA
• Rigging, Slinging, and Banksman
• Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Alive
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015)
• Offshore Safety Regulatory Awareness
• Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry
• Emergency First Aid

When submitting your application to Wood please upload all your relevant Certifications.Physical Requirements

• Must pass a site-specific drug and alcohol test, and CAPP Medical as required by the customer
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
• Able to move and work in confined spaces, following proper protocol
• May be required consistently to work 12-hour shifts performing physical labour in varying temperature extremes and conditions. May be required to work overtime on occasion
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework, utilizing proper fall arrest procedures when required. Able to safely and comfortably work at heights without posing a danger to oneself or others
• Able to meet physical requirements of frequent walking, climbing, standing, bending, twisting and crawling for the duration of the shift

About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Expected salary

Location

St. John’s, NL

Job date

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:55:54 GMT

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