Communication Officer

Lowland Marine & Offshore is searching for a Communication Officer. The Communication Officer is responsible for the daily operation of all communication and office ICT equipment onboard. The workplace is onboard the vessels.

Key responsibilities:

– proactively contribute to the safety regime on the vessel
– carry out other related tasks when required by management
– operate the vessel’s maritime communication equipment
– operate the vessel’s helicopter communication equipment
– perform maintenance and repair of internal and external communication equipment (a.o. GMDSS, VSAT, INMARSAT, TVRO, UHF, VHF, PA)
– performs installation, maintenance and basic repairs of office network equipment and clients in close cooperation with the ICT department ashore
– perform helpdesk duties for users on board
– perform function related administrative duties (e.g. POB program, Logbooks, Vingcard, etc).
– assisting Senior DPO in setting up position reference systems (i.e. DGPS)
– use the Company’s planned maintenance procedures for planning and registration of activities.

Qualifications:

– STW 95 (A-II/2)
– requirements according ISM Codes
– requirements according ISPS Codes
– experience with and knowledge of operating common maritime radio and satellite communication equipment
– preferably in possession of GMDSS license
– good knowledge of the English language
– experience with and knowledge of common office ICT Networks and equipment
– good knowledge of common office software packages
– basic knowledge of fiber optic networks

Contact Marinus van Dam. Location: Worldwide

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