Radio / Radar Operator at Felton Energy Services Ltd (FESL)

SERVICE PURPOSE

• This service is created to effectively manage the operation and maintenance of radar/radio of the FPSO in OML130.

SERVICE DIMENSIONS

• Operates and maintains radar/radio of the FPSO
• Coordinate Helicopter Landing operations in the PFSO
• Monitor the maritime situation in and around the OML 130 and to check vessels movement within OML130
• Act as a first point of contact for vessels entering the field
• Maintain, operate, and record GMDSS equipment and interprets distress messages on GMDSS

ACTIVITIES

• Operates and maintains radar/radio of the FPSO
• Radar contacts reporting and events logging
• Maintain record of charts and marine publications of associated TUPNI sites.
• Monitor the maritime situation in and around the OML 130 and to check appropriately all vessels headingtowards the AKPO and EGINA field
• Early detection, discrimination and classification of all radar contacts
• Monitor and conduct radio watch
• Record all maritime movements and events around the OML 130 in a logbook
• Generate a daily report of vessel’s disposition within OML130
• 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 PFSO
• Act as first point of contact for Helicopter and keeping Helicopter flight watch entering and leaving the field
• Interpretation of weather around the vicinity to ensure marine and helicopter operations safety
• Carry’s out helicopter bookings for intended passengers to and from AKPO/EGINA
• Interface with the HLO on information regarding inbound Helicopters and their ETA
• Monitor Helideck weather station and give weather report to Helicopters and shore-based Helicopter station
• Monitor the maritime situation in and around the OML 130 and to check vessels movement within OML130
• 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 interprets distress messages on GMDSS:
• Maintain GMDSS and Radio log
• Monitor and operates the GMDSS station and other distress

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• High traffic deep offshore location
• Risky and volatile environment with high levels of criminality and unpredictable socio-economic situations.
• Threats of possible piracy and employee unions protest
• Regular helicopter landing operations with dynamic weather conditions
• Moderately large number of Security vessels with GSF Personnel working and reporting day and by night
• Working on rotational basis (both afternoon and night shift) on 28 x 28

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitoring and ensuring zero intrusion
• Timely identification and communication with every vessel interfacing with the FPSO
• Adherence to TUCN Security CMS and VPSHR Provisions
• Reporting and close out of HSE/Security anomalies and incidents; follow up and tracking all drills and investigation within the facility
• Right Safety culture among personnel all personnel onboard Monitor vessel movements.

HSE OBJECTIVES

• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSE standards.
• Actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes
• Ensure the use of appropriate PPEs
• Familiarize self with COMPANY emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 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