Communications Operator
Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions
- Antártida Punta Arenas, Magallanes
- Temporal
- Tiempo completo
- Facilitate seamless communication between Union Glacier, Punta Arenas, Salt Lake City, remote camps, aircraft, vehicles, field parties, and expeditions, collaborating closely with heads of departments (HOD) and the Field Operations Manager to keep them informed of plans, address emerging issues, and provide necessary support to the Operations team at Union Glacier and in Punta Arenas.
- Serve as a central hub for relaying weather forecasts, METAR observations, and critical information to pilots in transit to Antarctica, while also conducting meteorological briefings, communicating ALE flight plans during start-up, and diligently monitoring and recording meteorological data for future reference and analysis.
- Maintain round-the-clock monitoring of the iridium phone system, including sleeping with the emergency phone during 48-hour shifts, while also taking charge of operating and maintaining a range of communication systems such as satellite phones, email, slack, HF, VHF, Airband radio, Iridium inReach beacons, iridium, BGAN, HF, VHF, email, Slack, and inReach devices.
- Ensure meticulous record-keeping of staff and client movements, equipment issues, expedition metrics, fuel usage in remote caches, and other pertinent information, while maintaining comprehensive communication logs encompassing flight following forms and daily Sitrep reports, all with the aim of maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Continuously monitor aircraft using tracking systems like Skyweb/Skytrac to track movements and report accurate records.
- Engage in regular staff training and stay updated on advancements in communication technologies and practices.
- Provide training sessions on VHF handheld radios and effective communication practices at Union Glacier camp.
- Assist staff and guests with IT-related queries, such as Wi-Fi connectivity and email setup.
- Participates in a variety of hands-on general remote camp activities such as shoveling snow, melting snow, organizing stock/inventory, unloading and loading aircrafts, monitoring camp for safety issues during weather events, attending staff meetings, reporting hazards, completing reports and other end of season tasks.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills, coupled with the ability to work independently and under supervision as an adaptable self-starter.
- Understanding of VHF/HF radio communication operations and protocols .
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office programs and Apple OS.
- Understanding of a variety of nationalities, religions, customs, and cultures represented by our clients and staff.
- Ability to work seven days a week, and live in a tent in a cold weather environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Adaptable self-starter and the ability to work independently and with oversight to complete tasks.