Radio Operator Technician

Description

Petrofac is looking to recruit a Radio Operator Technician to join our Petrofac Facilities Management Limited based in Alba Northern, Aberdeen.

What we do

Petrofac is a respected international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s energy companies.
We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for the energy industries. Our comprehensive and tailored service offering covers each stage of the project life cycle and a variety of commercial models, giving our clients the flexibility they need.

Diversity & Inclusion

We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. Petrofac is striving to develop a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can contribute. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who want to discuss flexible working or job-sharing requests.

Main purpose of the role:

Safe and efficient operation and optimisation of all communication and telemetry systems

Key Accountabilities:

• Safe and efficient operation and optimisation of all communication and telemetry systems:
  • Installation telecommunications systems
  • Line of sight radio, fibre optic and multiplex systems
  • Public address and alarm systems
  • Shuttle tanker telemetry and position monitoring
  • GMDSS equipment
  • ESD telemetry systems
  • VHF and UHF radio communications system
  • LAN system, computer terminals and peripherals
  • Radar early warning systems
  • CCTV system
  • Gyrocompass
  • Entertainment systems
  • Client IT requirements
• To control the receipt, storage, control & issue of process, maintenance and inventory materials including; procurement, repair co-ordination and offshore shipping logistics, (backload preparation & manifesting) in compliance with all applicable processes and regulations e.g. Ithaca material processes and ARIBA transactions, SEPA regulations on controlled waste, dangerous goods by air & sea and act as materials focal point for offshore personnel
• Controls the dangerous goods inventory
• Controls preparation of dangerous goods declarations for shipping / transportation by air or sea, and effective safe storage
• Ensure surplus materials are correctly identified and arranges for correct shipping and disposal
• Safe and efficient operation of a wide range of discrete packages and equipment including high frequency PMR work, light mechanical repairs, documentation reporting and Log Keeping duties. 1st line maintenance, repair, inspection, fault finding on miscellaneous equipment throughout the Platform Topsides
• Act as system owner for telecommunications systems, developing regular system reports for MRI
• Works with equipment vendors to execute tier 2 and 3 work activates, also advise and liaise with construction team to ensure system compliance is maintained.
• Proactive member of the Offshore Operations Team, providing assistance and advice to offshore crew, Centralised maintenance Intervention team Leaders and ALBA NP Leadership Team in order to meet team deliverables and objectives as defined in the asset Business Plan. Assists Instruments and Electrical Technicians as required
• Participates in weekly review in preparation of tasks in the 7 day plan prioritising work tasks aligned with asset priorities and daily briefings
• Updating work orders in SAP to provide details of task and equipment history, including actual hours spent and information to justify departure from estimated hours
• Identify text changes to maintenance documentation using the planned maintenance change procedure process (PMCR). Accountable for the execution of all assigned task in the seven plan ensuring plan attainment above 90%
• Regularly makes use of Operation procedures or Smart procedures which shall provide sufficient detail to allow equipment start up, shutdown in a safe manner understanding the potential hazards associated with the process or equipment involved
• Carry out a PSSR pre-start up safety review
• Reviews content, ensures accuracy, highlights discrepancies in procedures and a good knowledge of Process Safety, able to initiate and follow through MOC and maintenance work order processes where changes are required
• Opralog user, maintains accurate and comprehensive records including, but not limited to: event logs, daily and trip handover documents, maintenance records, override logs
• Regularly makes use of Operation procedures or Smart procedures which shall provide sufficient detail to allow equipment start up, shutdown in a safe manner understanding the potential hazards associated with the process or equipment involved. Has the relevant level of experience and knowledge to carry out a PSSR pre-start up safety review
• Reviews content, ensures accuracy, highlights discrepancies in procedures and a good knowledge of Process Safety, able to initiate and follow through MOC and maintenance work order processes where changes are required
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records including, but not limited to: event logs, maintenance records, override logs
• Carry out the duties of “Performing Authority” P.A. and / or “AAA” affected area authority as per ISSOW Integrated Safe System of Work.
• Monitors and maintain good Housekeeping conditions within Area of Responsibility as detailed in the Company Safety Practices and Procedures Manual.

Skills & Experience:

• Be familiar with and have an understanding of the Company Health, Safety and Environment Policies and Procedures
• Ability to deploy operational standards, policies, and producers to meet both regulatory and safety standards
• Ability to undertake work to meet acceptance criteria with respect to safety, health, and hygiene
• Clear, fluent and expressive use of verbal and written language to convey information and ideas. Requirement to raise any non-conformance to supervisor in timely fashion
• Ability to co-ordinate daily routines covering both the technical and administrative roles
• Requirement to control supplies of material/equipment and cost associated with them
• Ability to provide guidance and motivation to terms and co-workers
• Complete mandatory training required as defined in the relevant Offshore Training Matrix
• Adhere to the company Competence Framework Relevant experience in either onshore or offshore oil and gas industry or candidates with significant experience in similar onshore Hazardous Industries such as continuous processes petrochemical, nuclear or power generation
• The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be able to demonstrates knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and apply it in the workplace

[25-Jul-2022]