Marine Weather Forecaster

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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