Radio Operator

Valaris plc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris plc is seeking a Radio Operator to handle vessel communications, operate radio gear, and maintain logs and equipment. The role includes advising on emergencies and coordinating crew movements by helicopter and boat.

The incumbent will test equipment weekly, maintain records, and ensure all communications with shore bases, helicopters, and other stations are reliable and timely.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Basic computer skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Receives and transmits messages between the vessel and shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters, and other stations by radio telephone.
• Operates all communication equipment in the radio room and ensures it is well maintained and operational.
• Maintains a radio listening watch on marine and aeronautical emergency frequencies.
• Maintains records/logs of all radio communications to and from the vessel and records telephone charges if possible.
• Tests standby radio equipment and lifeboat radio equipment weekly, including batteries.
• Advises the OIM/Master of any emergency situations within the vicinity of the vessel.
• Coordinates crew changes by helicopter and boats and maintains up-to-date crew lists.

Skills

English fluency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Radio Operator operates vessel communications equipment, answers phones, and carries out clerical duties such as filing and typing as directed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Receives and transmits messages between the vessel and shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters,and other stations by radio telephone.

Operates all communication equipment in the radio room, and ensures it is well maintainedand operational.

Maintains a radio listening watch on marine and aeronautical emergency frequencies.

Maintains records/logs of all radio communications to and from the vessel. Keeps records oftelephone charges if possible.

Ensures the maintenance of all electronic navigational aids where applicable.

Tests the standby radio equipment and the radio equipment in the lifeboats on a weekly basis,including the testing of the radio room batteries.

Advises the OIM/Master of any emergency situations within the vicinity of the vessel.

Informs the Helicopter Landing Officer and Bridge of all helicopter traffic to the vessel.

Establishes and maintains radio communications with helicopter traffic to and from the vessel.

Advises pilots of landing clearances, meteorological conditions, etc., and records in thehelicopter movement log.

Coordinates and controls the isolation of radio equipment during periods of radio silence.

Participates in weekly emergency drills and responds to emergency situations as per assignedduties on the Station Bill.

Becomes familiar with the vessel’s emergency and medical evacuation procedures.

Reports any incidents, potential hazards, or abnormal situations to the marine supervisors.

Provides clerical/administrative support to the OIM/Master as required.

Coordinates crew changes by helicopter and boats.

Maintains up to date personnel on board and room assignment lists.

Maintains strict confidentiality of all work performed, including well data, payroll information,crew lists, and personal data including contact details of relatives of vessel’s crew.

Prepares time sheets for personnel onboard in accordance with payroll procedures whereapplicable.

Arranges crew change travel where applicable

Qualifications / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent.

Fluent in English (oral and written).

Basic computer skills.

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence-based.

Collaborate– Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.

Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.

Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.

Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factors.Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.