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About the Role

ADES Holding Company is seeking a Radio Operator to manage radio communications, maintain radio equipment, and provide essential support for emergency response and logistics coordination. This full-time position is based in Al Khobar.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and transmit messages via radio-telephone between the rig, shore bases, supply vessels, helicopters, and other stations.
• Operate and monitor radio communication systems, including VHF, HF, and UHF radios.
• Provide communication services via telephone, radio, e-mail, fax, and telex on behalf of the company, the Operator, and service companies.
• Monitor radio frequencies and channels to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent interference.
• Coordinate and control the isolation of radio equipment during periods of radio silence.
• Establish and maintain radio contact with helicopter traffic to and from the rig.
• Advise pilots on landing clearances and meteorological conditions, and record this information in the helicopter movement log.
• Inform the HLO and control room of all intended helicopter traffic to the installation.
• Assist with logistics coordination, including crew changes and supply deliveries, by relaying information via radio.
• Maintain accurate records of helicopter movements, crew transfers, and cargo shipments.
• Serve as a key member of the rig's emergency response team, providing communication support during emergencies.
• Coordinate communication between rig personnel, emergency response teams, and external authorities during emergencies.
• Maintain radio watch on maritime and aeronautical emergency frequencies.
• Obtain weather reports and information as required.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to the OIM as needed.
• Organize and direct personnel movement for helicopter/boat boarding and offboarding according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel on board and room assignment lists, where applicable.
• Be fully aware of the role during abandon ship, fire, and injured personnel emergencies.

Equipment Maintenance and Record Keeping

• Perform routine maintenance on radio equipment, including inspections, testing, and calibration.
• Troubleshoot and repair radio equipment malfunctions, coordinating with external technicians or vendors if necessary.
• Test standby radio equipment and radio equipment in lifeboats, including checking radio room batteries, as per company procedures.
• Maintain logs of all radio communications to and from the rig.
• Keep records of telephone charges from the installation, if applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum education level: High School or Vocational / Technical education.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant communications experience gained on an Offshore Rig, Merchant Navy, or Royal Navy.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work day/night shifts.
• Valid GMDSS Certificate as per ADES Training Matrix.

Required Skills

• Communications
• Situation Awareness
• Teamwork
• Time Management / Managing Work