Radio / Radar Operator

Job title : Radio / Radar Operator

Main Functions

• Operates and maintains radar/radio of the FPSO
• Radar contacts reporting and events logging
• Maintain record of charts and marine publications of associated JV sites.
• Monitor the maritime situation in and around the Unity and to check appropriately all vessels heading towards the FSO Unity/Odudu field
• Early detection, discrimination, and classification of all radar contacts
• Monitor and conduct radio watch
• Record all maritime movements and events around the Odudu in a logbook
• Generate a daily report of vessel’s disposition within FSO Unity / Odudu
• Report on a daily basis, the movement of vessels in the field along with their data
• Maintain a daily summary of diversions from MIZ / MEZ and drills
• Coordinate helicopter landing operations in the FPSO
• Act as first point of contact for Helicopter and keep the helicopter flight watch entering and leaving the field
• Interpretation of weather around the vicinity to ensure marine and helicopter operations safety
• Carries out helicopter bookings for intended passengers to and from FSO UNITY
• Interface with the HLO on information regarding inbound helicopters and their ETA
• Monitor Helideck weather station and give a weather report to the helicopters and shore-based helicopter station.
• Monitor the maritime situation in and around JV Fields (Amenam, Unity & Ofon) and to check vessels movement within JV Fields
• Monitor crew boat approaching the boat landings on camera and advise accordingly
• Operate the FPSO public address system (PAGA)
• Lock assigned doors during lockdown
• Maintain, operate, and record GMDSS equipment and interpret distress messages on GMDSS:
• Maintain GMDSS and radio log
• Monitors and operates the GMDSS station and other distress

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and ensuring zero intrusion
• Timely identification and communication with every vessel interfacing with the FPSO
• Adherence to Company Security CMS and VPSHR Provisions
• Reporting and closing out of HSE/security anomalies and incidents; following up and tracking all drills and investigations within the facility
• Right safety culture among all personnel onboard
• Monitor vessel movements.

Job Requirements

• University Degree / Polytechnic Certificate (BA/BSc/BTech/HND/OND)
• 10+ years minimum work experience in a similar role and environment. Records of service with Nigerian Navy or Marine Police is an added advantage.
• PFSO Certification
• GMDSS Certification
• Radio Telephony Training
• ARPA / Radar Certification
• Meteorological Observers Training
• BOSIET
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and security reporting tools.