Radio Operator Purser

TRS Staffing Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering services is seeking a Radio Operator Purser to operate and maintain radio and communication equipment on board. You will ensure compliance with maritime communication regulations and maintain a continuous watch on safety communications. The ideal candidate must have required STCW certifications and at least three years of experience in offshore administration as a radio operator. This position is based in various locations worldwide, with current operations in Brazil.

Qualifications

• Completion of all STCW 95 (and amendments) required certificates.
• Experience in offshore vessel administration.
• Three years' experience as a radio operator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SOLAS and ITU radio regulations.
• Maintain a continuous watch on distress communications.
• Log and arrange incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Organize radio communications as required.

Skills

Knowledge of English

Three years' experience as a radio operator

Medical fitness

Dangerous goods by air (CAA)

Helideck radio operator

Education

STCW Certificate of Competency (GMDSS) IV/2

National certificate of competence and endorsement Reg. IV/2

Completion of STCW training requirements

OPITO Basic offshore safety & emergency training

Job description

Our global leader in engineering services for the design, construction and operation of complex infrastructures and plants in the energy sector, both offshore and onshore, with five business lines – Asset Based Services, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions – One Company presented in around 60 countries with over 30,000 employees of more than 130 nationalities, providing the world the innovative excellence of people and partners has an exciting opportunity for a Radio Operator Purser to operate and maintain all radio and communication equipment onboard and ensure mandatory provisions, relating to its operation (as laid down in the radio regulations), are adhered for Various Locations, Worldwide – Currently in Brazil.

Job Summary

• Assure efficient co-ordination of personnel tracking system and administration of personnel matters on board, if required.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to Master/OIM, ensure compliance with the radio watchkeeping requirements of SOLAS, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Global Maritime Distress Satellite System (GMDSS) regulations.
• Maintain a continuous watch on the dedicated distress, urgency and safety communications, receive weather forecast bulletins and meteorological warnings and other Maritime Safety Information, inform the Master/OIM as soon as a distress, urgency or safety communication is received, communicate with helicopter services and maintain radio contact with all helicopters intending to land or depart from the vessel, as required.
• Maintain the radio logbook, ensure all outgoing correspondence is approved by Master (General and Marine), Chief Engineer (Technical) and Superintendent (Projects), log incoming and outing correspondence and arrange distribution accordingly, log/arrange/distribute incoming and outgoing mail as per standing instructions issued by Master.
• Organize Radio communications and, where required, vessel personnel administration system.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of English.
• All STCW 95(and amendments) required certificates:
• National certificate of competence and endorsement Reg. IV/2.
• Medical Fitness Reg. I/9.
• Completion of all training and certifications requirements as described in the Training Matrix.
• MATRIX TRAINING NAME STCW REG.
• STCW Certificate of Competency (GMDSS) IV/2.
• STCW Personal survival techniques A-VI/1-1.
• STCW Fire prevention and firefighting A-VI/1-2.
• STCW Elementary first aid A-VI/1-3.
• STCW Personal safety & social responsibilities A-VI/1-4.
• STCW Security awareness A-VI/6-1.
• STCW Seafarers with designated security duties A-VI/6-2.
• OPITO H2S awareness course.
• OPITO Basic offshore safety & emergency training including HUET and CA-EBS.
• Helideck radio operator.
• Dangerous goods by air (CAA).
• OPITO Helideck operation initial training (HO IT).
• Three (3) years’ experience in offshore vessel administration.
• Three (3) years’ experience as a radio operator.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Xipene Mondlane at [e-mail] / [e-mail] or apply via the link below.