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Radio Operator (Temporary)
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
- Port-of-Spain
- Not disclosed
- Temporary part-time
- Updated 23/03/2021
- Human Resource
To effect maritime services by processing, transmitting, and receiving telegrams, telexes, and telephone calls to and from ships and maintaining special services for safety of life at sea.
KEY RESULTS
Maintain controls watch (listening) on the distress marine frequencies keeping a detailed log.
Make broadcasts relating to safety of life at sea and/or shipping on designated frequencies in conformity with international regulations.
Announce and broadcast traffic lists at scheduled times on designated frequencies.
Receive meteorological observations from ships for meteorological services and broadcast to all shipping meteorological forecast bulletins, warnings, and advisories.
Prepare written accounts of maritime incidents and submit to Supervisor.
Obtain medical assistance for Masters of Vessels in international waters.
Receive, process, and transmit telegrams and service messages to and from ships and foreign administrations.
Accept, process, and deliver telegrams via telex, telephone, and telegraph facilities.
Effect local and international radio-telephone calls between subscribers on land and persons aboard ships, advising charges and noting billing information for accounting purposes.
Compile, check and summarize daily traffic.
Ensure continuity of telegraph service by exchanging service check.
Compile and transmit record log of ships in contact.
Report circuit breakdowns and equipment malfunctions to the relevant authorities
Handle queries relating to services offered.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
A full GCE/CXC O’ Level Certificate
Certified in Maritime Coastal Station/ Radio Telephony Operations, GMDSS Operations Certificate (GOC).
Experience - Three (3) years’ experience as a Coastal Maritime Radio Operator.
Fundamental principles of Maritime Radio Coastal Station
ITU Standards pertaining to Maritime Radio Coastal Stations
Radiotelephony and Phonetics (RSVP)
Use of the Radio Officers Handbook
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Radio wave propagation with special emphasis on MF/HF/VHF
Handling and Billing of commercial telecommunication traffic transiting Coastal Stations.
Comprehensive understanding of rescue and first responder agencies and their respective roles.
Role and function of NAVTEX
Comprehensive working knowledge of GMDSS (A1 to A4)
The use of Q-codes
Certified in Maritime Coastal Station/ Radio Telephony Operations, GMDSS Operations Certificate (GOC).
Experience - Three (3) years’ experience as a Coastal Maritime Radio Operator.
Fundamental principles of Maritime Radio Coastal Station
ITU Standards pertaining to Maritime Radio Coastal Stations
Radiotelephony and Phonetics (RSVP)
Use of the Radio Officers Handbook
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
Radio wave propagation with special emphasis on MF/HF/VHF
Handling and Billing of commercial telecommunication traffic transiting Coastal Stations.
Comprehensive understanding of rescue and first responder agencies and their respective roles.
Role and function of NAVTEX
Comprehensive working knowledge of GMDSS (A1 to A4)
The use of Q-codes
COMPETENCIES
Telecommunications Network Infrastructure - Good understanding of network systems and associated support infrastructure policies, procedures, and standards.
Innovation - Research, analyze and solve complex problems with elegant, clever, workable solutions that have practical applications.
Project Management - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully; Develop alternative solutions; Manage cross-functional projects.
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; Change approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Problem Solving - Research, analyze and solve complex problems with elegant, clever, workable solutions that have practical applications.
Communication Skills Communicate in a highly persuasive manner (orally and written).
Organization Awareness Demonstrates a comprehensive awareness of TSTT.s overall direction and goals and understands the operation of formal and informal networks within the organization.
Team Leadership Establish and maintain effective working relationships and work collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups contacted in the course of work.
Self-Management of time; setting and acting on priorities. An image consistent with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core values to all employees.
Business Acumen Denote, complex, matrix-oriented business challenges and develop relationships throughout organization.
Deadline Date: 1st April 2021
Ref: Temp/ RO/TSTT2021