FOPS Radar Radio Operator at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Hobark International Limited (HIL) is the parent company of the Hobark group operating in the oil and gas industry. The company was incorporated in 1998, starting as a staffing agency based in Port Harcourt. Currently we have offices in 4 countries with our head office in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: FOPS Radar Radio Operator

Req ID: 1412
Location: Offshore Nigeria

Job Description
The Radar /Radio Operator will be responsible for the surveillance monitoring of the maritime situations in and around the OML 130 Field. He reports to the Maritime Security Advisor/Port Facility Security Officer/Marine Ops Manager while carrying out the following duties:

• Maintain all round radar surveillance of the common Field 10Nm radius of the FPSO
• Monitor the field security layout under the responsibility of the OIM/RSES
• Observe and report the Maritime traffic situations around the field
• Provide appropriate challenge and response for effective security interventions
• Monitor and assign sporting sectors for effective security cover and patrols
• Operates the radio link between the shore/air/sea and the FPSO,
• Perform radio watch, and ensures transmittals of ingoing and outgoing messages
• Monitor helicopter arrival/despatch operations to/from base station and metrological information
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the MSA/PFSO
• Operate the surveillance radar and perform 12 hourly radar watch (2 watch system)
• Maintain periodic radio checks with the security boats and working vessels in the field
• Direct incoming and outgoing traffics through assigned sector of approaches
• Maintain accurate log of Maritime situations and interventions in the field.
• Take active part in the field security drills and exercises
• Operates the communication equipment when required (ex: emergency),
• Stand by radio, emission of outgoing messages, as instructed by the Marine Superintendent/MOM
• Liaises with helicopter(s) and all field vessels’ spread,
• Receives and communicates to the MOM and/or Marine Superintendent any incoming messages related to their area of operations,
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Marine Superintendent/MOM

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience as a radio/radar operator
• Radar/ARPA/AIS Training with excellent operating experience (Priority)
• Maritime experience will be an advantage
• GMDSS General Operators Certificate is desirable
• CAA Radio Operators Certificate or Equivalent (VHF Air band Operator)
• CAA Offshore Meteorological Observer Certificate or equivalent is an advantage,
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel software,
• Good BOSIET and Medical Certificate
• Language: English

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online