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Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for an Offshore Radio Operator – Adhoc (Casual /Temporary) to join its Operations team focusing on the oil and gas petrochemical industry. This opportunity is offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, working on an as needed, call-out basis.

The Role

• Location: Offshore Newfoundland and Labrador


• Site / Office based: Hibernia platform


• Hours of work: 12 hours per day


• Rotation / work pattern: Call out, as needed


• Required: Site-specific medical, drug and alcohol testing


• Unionized position: Rates follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement

You will be working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as well as noisy conditions. Work may be indoors or outdoors, and at extreme temperatures.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate with vessels and aircraft, handling marine and aeronautical communications


• Perform official Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) functions


• Execute critical emergency response tasks


• Ensure that Distress/Safety/Weather and Traffic Advisory messages are brought immediately to the attention of the leadership


• Understand marine operations associated with offshore drilling installations and support craft


• Operate Platform Radio Equipment; proficient in the use of radio and satellite telecommunications equipment, including computer applications for helicopter flight and vessel tracking


• Ensure the orderly and correct utilization of communications by others while carrying out their duties


• Communicate with Helicopters, Supply and Support Vessels, Shore Base, etc.


• Coordinate Helicopter operations in conjunction with leadership and Helicopter contractors


• Communicate messages through the radio station to/from addressees in a timely manner


• Perform Weather Observing Duties and liaison with the Weather Forecast Service


• Perform general watch duties for the Radar System & Telecommunications Network Management System


• Provide support and info for ice management including tracking and logging all ice targets


• Handle call and dispatch duties


• Maintain various logs/accounting procedures required by the Radio License


• Ensure Annual Inspection is up to date with respect to the renewal of Licenses, Surveys, etc.


• Provide general administration support work


• Adhere to Control of Work system while carrying out all activities


• Report all accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Expected

• Experience as a Radio Operator in an Offshore environment, preferably in the oil and gas industry


• General Operators Certificate endorsed for GMDSS issued by Industry Canada


• GMDSS Certificate from an accredited GMDSS training institution


• Aviation and marine weather observer certification from a recognized institution or qualified instructor


• Restricted Operators Aeronautical (ROA) Certificate


• Effective communication skills (written, oral, and computer)


• Qualified to MANMAR & METAR standard with INDS Weather


• Radar Navigation Certification ARPA


• Familiarity with Canadian Rescue Coordination Centre and procedures


• Familiarity with ECAREG procedures


• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management system


• Demonstrated teamwork behaviors consistent with company values


• Familiarity with quality processes


• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict


• Maintain mandatory training and certification for continued offshore work


• Experience working in a producing offshore oil and gas facility or petrochemical environment


• The following Offshore Certificates and Training is required and would be considered an asset:
  
  
  • Basic Survival Training (BST) including HUET and HUEBA
  
  
  • Advanced Rigging, Slinging, and Banksman
  
  
  • Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Alive
  
  
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015)
  
  
  • Offshore Safety Regulatory Awareness
  
  
  • Fall Protection
  
  
  • Confined Space Entry
  
  
  • Emergency First Aid
  
  
  • Understanding of permit to work and work management systems
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50lbs


• Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above


• Able to move and work in confined spaces, following proper protocol


• May be required consistently to work 12-hour shifts performing physical labour in varying temperature extremes and conditions. May be required to work overtime on occasion


• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, scaffolds and steel framework, utilizing proper fall arrest procedures when required. Able to safely and comfortably work at heights without posing a danger to oneself or others


• Able to meet physical requirements of frequent walking, climbing, standing, bending, twisting and crawling for the duration of the shift


• Must be able to understand and implement all safety requirements for travel offshore and onboard the platform

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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