Radio Operator

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Test and maintain communication equipment (SSB, VHF, UHF, Epirb, Sart, visual signaling equipment, etc.) according to the required schedule.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on radio communication equipment and accessories, including antennas, batteries, converters, etc.
• Maintain the Radio Communication Logbook.
• Provide the Captain with weather forecasts, navigational warnings, emergency communications from other vessels, time signals, or any other relevant communication.
• Report any malfunctions of the vessel's radio equipment to the First Officer.
• Keep the Radio Room organized and clean, ensuring the proper functioning of backup equipment, tools, measurement devices, publications, manuals, forms, and materials.
• Maintain an updated inventory of all materials, both fixed and consumable, for which the Radio Room is responsible.
• Assist during inspections and surveys of radio equipment, providing requested information.
• Request and deliver supplies for the Radio Station to the First Officer.
• Archive messages, radiotelex, radio communications receipts, weather reports, navigational warnings, and other relevant documents.
• Make and respond to international communications, when applicable.
• Supervise and guide repairs of radio equipment done by shore workshops.
• Provide continuous radio communication service on appropriate frequencies during your shifts.
• Ensure all relevant information is passed on during shift handover.
• Identify and respond to distress signals.
• Stay informed about new regulations and rules related to your duties.
• Keep GMDSS publications updated.
• Stay informed about the client's contractual terms and contingency plans.
• Maintain crew and passenger records on board and keep the personnel list updated.
• Communicate with port operators regarding ETA or ETD.
• Prepare documentation for port clearances.
• Be familiar with access control procedures for various protection levels.
• Assist in monitoring the validity of certificates for the equipment under your responsibility.
• Ensure your "Seafarer's Health Certificate" is valid and renewed before expiration.

Job requirements

• High School with a certificate issued by an educational institution recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC);
• Radiotelephone Operator Restricted Training, with a certificate issued by ANATEL;
• Certificate of the Restricted GMDSS Operator Course, issued by a training institution accredited by DPC or a foreign institution in compliance with the IMO – International Maritime Organization;
• Certificate of the Radiotelephone Operator Course for Maritime Platforms - CNS 014- EPTA CAT “M”, according to DECEA - Department of Airspace Control;
• Valid RPM CHT in the LPNA system;
• Certificate of Competence and Flag Book issued by the Flag of the Maritime Unit, with the qualification of General Operator – GMDSS (MOU) – Radiotelephone Operator;
• Personal Air Navigation License (LPNA) as RPM, published in the LPNA system;
• Proficiency in Portuguese and intermediate knowledge of English;
• ASO (Occupational Health Certificate) with indication of clearance for offshore work;
• CBSP Certificate – Basic Offshore Platform Safety Course, issued by a DPC-accredited institution or Unified TBS-1 Certificate (1034) – Certificate proving participation in 04 (four) trainings: Personal Survival, Fire Fighting, First Aid, Personal Safety, and Personal Responsibility;
• Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (T-HUET), mandatory at a training center certified by OPITO;
• Flag Certification, at least the following special qualifications:
• AFF (Advanced Firefighting), corresponding to CACI (Advanced Fire Fighting Course);
• PSCRB (Proficient in Survival Craft), corresponding to CESS (Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Course);
• FRB (Fast Rescue Boat), corresponding to CERR (Fast Rescue Boats Course).
• NR-37 Course (Basic).

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