Radio Tower Operator at Primus Group

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operating  and  monitoring all Company commercial ship to shore communications via the appropriate means, i.e., VHF, HF, telex or Inmarsat, as well as Client
• communication, if so required.
• Monitoring thecorresponding “calling in distress” frequencies, where applicable.
• Maintains  a  log  of  all  chargeable  communications,  as  well  as  collecting  monetary  charges
• corresponding to non-business calls in accordance with the Company procedures.
• Performs extensive clerical duties utilizing knowledge of systems and procedures.
• Performs  duties  assigned  by  the  Vessel  superintendent  not  limited  to  keeping  track  of; personnel timesheets, Personnel On-board a vessel, personnel rotation tracker, liaison with crew coordinators for mob-demob

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five years’ experience in radio / telex operation (telex FSK and TOR).
• Possess a thorough understanding of H.F. & SSB propagation as well as knowledge of which frequencies are best suited for communications at certain times of the day.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Capable of good typing skills and knowledge of proper radio etiquette.