Marine Weather Forecast

at  Fugro

Job Description
Responsibilities:

Solves complex problems where precedent may not exist by:-

• performing complex metocean forecasting work around the process of acquiring, analysing and interpreting modelled and observational data in order to provide accurate and customised metocean forecasting services to clients;
• providing weather related planning advice for offshore marine operations;
• developing deliverables to clients by putting interpreted data into context of the impact on marine operations;
• proposing improvements of research methods and quality systems;
• contributing to acquisitions activities;
• taking on tasks that have been escalated by more junior forecasters and;
• tracking ongoing commercial enquires to the ‘bench’ to provide invoicing information and interfaces with colleagues to offer integrated services, additional opportunities for observations or customised modelling; Often leads/coordinates the work of a small team and/or deputises the manager, but people management is not a focus. Requires a university degree and in-depth knowledge and experience of the organisation, processes and customers.

Qualifications required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Physics, Mathematics or Geography or Master’s Degree in Meteorology along with a science based first degree;
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Weather Forecasting.
• A formal professional qualification in meteorology, if not science degree based;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Scripting in meteorological tools e.g. Python, GRADS or GEOSERVER is desirable;
• Knowledge of both atmospheric and wave models and their limitations;
• Previous experience working on offshore oil and gas facilities and vessels;
• A good understanding of computer systems and networks especially relating to metocean data;
• An enthusiasm to develop the science of meteorology and oceanography and to explore new techniques and methods to increase the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasting;
• An active member of a professional meteorological association;
• You must be flexible and well organised with a keen eye to deliver services to meet delivery times;
• You must be able to manage varying and changeable workloads, and make sound decisions;
• Team worker, both in a team and as a team leader;
• Problem-solving/judgement: ability to observe, think critically and to solve problems using data, analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills;
• Able to cope and manage situations through demand spikes;
• Decisive and willing to take responsibility;
• Willingness to be on call and work extended hours if required.

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Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

Please refer the Job description for details