Radio Operator

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for testing, maintaining, and operating radio communication equipment to ensure onboard communication safety and efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. Working with respect, integrity, and teamwork 2. Responsibility for preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment 3. Ensuring the safety and efficiency of communications aboard the vessel **Our Values:** * We conduct our business with RESPECT * We always act with INTEGRITY * We trust in TEAMWORK * We deliver EXCELLENCE in our business * Nothing is more important than your SAFETY and that of your colleagues. **Duties include, but are not limited to:** Performing tests on equipment under your responsibility according to required periodicity (SSB, VHF, UHF, EPIRB, SART, visual signaling equipment, etc.); * Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on radio communication equipment and accessories such as antennas, batteries, converters, etc., according to required periodicity; * Maintaining the Radio Communication Logbook; * Providing the Captain with weather forecasts, Notices to Mariners, communications from other vessels regarding emergencies, time signals, or any other communications relevant to the vessel’s command; * Reporting promptly to the First Mate any defects preventing the operation of the vessel’s Radio Station equipment; * Keeping the Radio Room orderly and clean, ensuring the preservation and efficiency of spare equipment, tools, measuring instruments, publications, manuals, forms, and administrative materials used in service execution; * Keeping updated the inventory of all fixed and consumable materials of the Radio Station, for which you are responsible, including logbooks; * Assisting during inspections and surveys conducted on Radio Station equipment, providing requested information; * Requesting necessary supplies for the onboard station service and delivering them to the First Mate for appropriate handling; * Archiving messages, radiotelexes, confirmations of radiotelephone communications, Meteorological Bulletins, Notices to Mariners, Meteorological Observation Bulletins, and other vessel-relevant information in dedicated folders; * Sending and responding to international-standard communications, if applicable; * Supervising and overseeing repairs of equipment under your responsibility when performed by shore-based workshops; * Maintaining continuous radio communication service on appropriate frequencies during your watch periods; * Ensuring all relevant information is communicated during watch handover; * Identifying and responding to distress signals; * Staying informed about new rules and regulations governing your activities; * Keeping all GMDSS publications up to date; * Staying informed about contractual terms and the client’s contingency system; * Registering crew members and passengers aboard the vessel and keeping onboard personnel lists updated; * Contacting port operators to report ETA or ETD; * Preparing documentation for port clearance; * Being familiar with access control across different security levels; * Assisting in monitoring the validity of certificates for equipment under your responsibility; * Verifying that your "Maritime Health Certificate" is valid and ensuring its renewal before expiration. *****All our onshore opportunities are also open to PwD (Persons with Disabilities). If you meet the requirements and are available for the indicated region, apply! Update your resume with your CID number. Diversity broadens our access to top talent, as there are no limits for those passionate about what they do!! **Requirements** **What we expect from you:** * Completed high school education. **What is essential for you to possess:** * Offshore experience and experience in this role; * Valid certifications: CBSP, HUET, CHT, CNS 014, GMDSS; * Experience receiving aircraft; * Fluent English. ***You’ll excel if you have:*** ANAC certification (AVSEC/hazardous cargo) and EMCIA **Benefits** Health insurance; Dental insurance; Life insurance; Gympass; Psychological support; Meal allowance; And others.