Marine, aeronautical and ship-to-shore communicationsMonitors and communicates with vessels and aircraft in the drilling areaPerforms official Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) functionsExecutes critical emergency response tasksEnsure that Distress / Safety / Weather and Traffic Advisory messages are brought immediately to the attention of the OIM and Vessel LeadGeneral understanding of marine operations associated with offshore drilling installations and support craftProficient in the use of radio and satellite telecommunications equipment, including computer applications for helicopter flight and vessel trackingEnsure the orderly and correct utilization of communications by others in the course of carrying out their dutiesCommunications with Helicopters, Supply and Support Vessels, Shore Base, etc.Communicating messages through the radio station to / from addressees in a timely mannerWeather Observing Duties and liaison with the Weather Forecast ServiceMaintain Radar and/or bridge watch as required

Established company-wide life safety and security standards; as well site specific as emergency response protocols and plans for CHC Bases and Facilities worldwide. Kept abreast of current regulations and ensured compliance. Established, implemented and evaluated emergency drills and exercises.Conducted internal audits and assisted local managers with external audit preparation.Provided Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) function for CHC Head Office; trained dedicated staffAssisted in development of HESS Training Program; Chair of Health & Safety Committee.Chief Fire Marshall, Physical Security Officer and Head of First Aid Program for CHC Head Office Facility. Primary point of contact for Police, Fire and Airport Security-emergency services.Promoted safety culture to include participation by all employees at all levels of the organization.Liaise with HR, Company Medical Officer and Training regarding the administration of the A&D Policy.Monitored various intelligence sources for changes in security environment that could affect the safety and security of CHC personnel, operations and assets; advised senior management on security issues/concerns.Evaluated and recommended improvements to safety, emergency and personal protective equipment.Provided direction, advice and training to staff on safety and security matters.Coordinated emergency medical evacuations for sick and injured staff overseas.

Received 911 emergency phone calls from general public, determined correct emergency response, dispatched and controlled emergency vehicles via radio, responsible for all emergency and routine communications of the St. John’s Regional Fire Dept.Operated Specialized Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems and keep emergency data current.