Radio Operator

Key Information

Location
Offshore / onshore

Work environment
Site

Work area
Offshore logistics and construction support

Typical employer
Lead contractor / subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Radio Operator works onshore or offshore providing communication services. A Radio Operator has overall responsibility to ensure radio equipment is maintained and that communications are delivered clearly and swiftly for the safety of the team. The Radio Operator may also be required to book flights to and from the offshore facilities and assist with helicopter landings ((if vessel is equipped with helipad or crewchanges via helicopter) or Crew Transfer Vessel transfers.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate – CASA endorsed or STCW AMSA endorsed GMDSS Radio Operator certificate (or equivalent)

• Current HUET (1-day course)

• Construction Industry White Card

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

• E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

• Administration or logistics qualifications desirable but not required

• Advanced First Aid Training

• Construction Industry White Card

Experience

• Experience in a radio operator role supporting offshore logistics

• Extensive experience in administration, logistics and communications roles

• Experience on wind farm installation projects highly desirable

• Experience working in a highly industrialised setting with a strong safety focus

Skills and knowledge

• Strong communication skills with the ability to prioritise work based on logistical and safety requirements

• HSEQ knowledge and familiarity with safety conversations, drills, and procedures        

• Team player that can work autonomously

Physical requirements

• Ability to pass OGUK medical and Chester Step Test

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster (for offshore role) or work site based (for onshore role)

Personal attributes

• Ability to be flexible and adapt immediately to changing logistical requirements

• Ability to liaise and work effectively with all project stakeholders          

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture