Location: Offshore Qatar
Employer: Drilling Contractor (e.g., Shelf Drilling, Borr Drilling,
ADES, Valaris) or Marine Service Provider
Rotation: 35 days on / 35 days off (Standard offshore
rotation in Qatar)
Job Description:
The Radio Operator is
responsible for maintaining all radio communications between the offshore rig,
supply vessels, helicopters, and onshore support teams, ensuring safe and
efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Communication Management
·
Operate and
monitor VHF, HF, and satellite communication systems for rig
operations.
·
Relay messages
between rig crew, vessels, helicopters, and onshore teams.
·
Maintain emergency
communication channels 24/7.
2. Safety & Emergency Coordination
·
Serve as the primary
contact for emergency broadcasts (man overboard, medical
evacuation, etc.).
·
Coordinate with Qatar
Coast Guard, supply boats, and helicopters during emergencies.
·
Conduct daily
radio checks and equipment tests.
3. Log keeping & Reporting
·
Record all
incoming/outgoing communications in the radio logbook.
·
File daily
reports on communication activities.
·
Ensure compliance
with maritime and aviation radio regulations.
4. Equipment Maintenance
·
Perform basic
troubleshooting of radio and communication equipment.
·
Report faults to electronics
technicians for repairs.
Experience:
·
Minimum 2+
years as a Radio Operator (offshore/maritime preferred).
·
Familiarity with GMDSS
(Global Maritime Distress and Safety System).
Certifications:
·
BOSIET/FOET
with HUET (Mandatory for
offshore Qatar).
·
GMDSS
Radio Operator License (Required
by international maritime law).
·
H2S
Awareness & Basic Firefighting (Often required).
Skills:
·
Fluent in English (Arabic
is a plus).
·
Strong communication,
multitasking, and crisis response skills.
SwanGlobal values relationships. We understand that humans organising themselves for goals larger than themselves is at the heart of the progress of civilization. For this end, we are here to facilitate organisations and individuals coming together.
We do this by taking out the mundane admin-intensive work that comes with human-resource management. This allows our clients to focus on strategic initiatives, and let’s our candidates focus on honing their skills.
Servicing global clients in the world's largest sectors. Headquartered out of the prime district of Doha, we are one of Qatar’s fastest growing staffing & recruitment companies. Since 2014, we have equipped over 240 companies with over a 250,000 staff, clocking over 24 million person-hours of work. The SwanGlobal team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.
We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.
We are proud to say that almost every construction company in Qatar has Swan staff building their business. As we grow roots in a wider business ecosystem we have staffers, on our payroll, in Oil & Gas, Retail, Hospitality, Event Staffing and many more.
The Swan Global team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.
We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.
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