Radio Operator

Overview Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. Now, see how a role change can develop you, and us, even more. About Us SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production in offshore oil and gas. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise. It means continuing to enable decarbonization and support the energy transition, while diversifying our unique capabilities to help more blue economy industries grow and thrive sustainably. Through our strategy of Advancing Our Core and Pioneering More and our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration, and Ownership, we are sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow. Reports To Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Background A Radio Operator is responsible for ensuring radio communications are carried out effectively and for first line maintenance of communications equipment. Authority The Radio Operator is authorized to operate internal and external radio and communications equipment, perform first line maintenance and is responsible for ensuring the systems are operated according to correct procedures and are maintained according to scheduled maintenance plans. Immediate Subordinates Visitors, vendors and Subcontractors Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team, colleagues and visitors to the working environment. Establish and maintain effective communications with Company representatives and client. Carry out accurate and effective work toolbox talks and handovers. Operate radio communications equipment, including VHF/MF/HF radio equipment according to correct international procedures. Operate Satellite systems and equipment. Operate internal telephone exchange. Make tannoy announcements as required. Control access to radios, radio room, and communications equipment and communications equipment rooms. Use and respond to standard international communications terminology where appropriate. Perform general administration: ensure incoming and outgoing messages, faxes and e-mails are delivered accurately and within good time; deliver oral messages clearly and accurately; maintain accurate PAX lists, baggage and cargo manifests and cabin allocations where appropriate. Maintain communications equipment: report all defects and problems immediately using correct procedures; ensure all significant fittings, cabinets (doors, lights, radios controls) and components are secure and operational; perform first line maintenance of radio and communications equipment within limits of responsibility; request spares or replacements using correct procedures; produce accurate work history and log of maintenance and report to supervisor for entry into AMOS. Emergency Response: carry out emergency response role (see Station Bill) and demonstrate competence in emergency response drills and exercises. Pre-hire Qualifications and Experience Qualified in radio operations / air traffic or STCW Reg. AIV/2 (Minimum requirements for certification of GMDSS radio personnel). Practical computer skills, in particular Management System-Excel, Management System-Word. Proficiency in English at a minimum of A2 level according to the CEFR international standard. Telecom and communications equipment maintenance experience desired. Offshore experience preferred. Medically fit according to The Company GEMS Instruction Health Requirements to Work Offshore. General Information SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities. SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr