Offshore Rig Radio Operator

Communicating : Sending and receiving radio and telephone messages, and communicating with other operators to exchange instructions Operating equipment : Installing, operating, and monitoring radio equipment, including sound-recording equipment Monitoring : Monitoring emergency frequencies and responding to distress calls Maintaining equipment : Cleaning, repairing, and storing equipment, and testing it to ensure it's working properly Documenting : Recording radio and phone traffic, and recording signals for analysis Dispatching : Dispatching emergency personnel Broadcasting : Broadcasting weather reports and traffic conditions Interpreting : Interpreting coded messages and emergency signals Locating : Using direction-finding equipment to determine the source of signals

Requirements: Must be a US citizen or authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Radio Operator Certification GMDSS General Oper. BOSIET / CA-EBS (OPITO)/FOET TWIC USCG Medical Safegulf/Rigpass