Job Description
Marine Weather Forecaster
**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.
Qualifications required:
- A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or Operational Oceanography;- 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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