Radio Operator

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Job Summary: A professional responsible for testing, maintaining, and operating radio communication equipment on vessels, ensuring safety and communication. Key Highlights: 1. Working with respect, integrity, and teamwork 2. Preventive and corrective maintenance of radio communication equipment 3. Management and communication of relevant information for 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. **Responsibilities 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., in accordance with 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 Officer any defects preventing the operation of the vessel’s Radio Station equipment; * Keeping the Radio Room orderly and clean, ensuring the proper condition and efficiency of spare equipment, tools, measuring instruments, publications, manuals, forms, and administrative materials used in performing duties; * Maintaining an updated 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 radio station and delivering them to the First Officer 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, where applicable; * Supervising and guiding 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 has been 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 onboard, as well as maintaining updated lists of personnel onboard; * 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; * Checking that your "Maritime Health Certificate" is valid and ensuring its renewal before expiration. *****All our onshore opportunities are also open to PWDs (Persons with Disabilities). If you meet the requirements and are available for the indicated region, apply now! Update your resume with your CID number. Diversity broadens our access to top talent because passion for what you do knows no limits!! **Requirements** **What we expect from you:** * Completed high school education. **What is essential for you to have:** * 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 also have:*** ANAC certification (AVSEC/hazardous cargo) and EMCIA **Benefits** Health insurance; Dental insurance; Life insurance; Gympass; Psychological support; Meal allowance; And others.