Marine Weather Forecaster

PT Fugro Indonesia; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global surveying company in Jakarta Selatan seeks a Marine Weather Forecaster. The role involves preparing daily marine weather forecasts for clients engaged in offshore activities and assisting with meteorology-related issues. Candidates should have at least 3 years of marine weather forecasting experience and be fluent in English. The position requires shift work and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous paid-leave

Career & training opportunities

Collective health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in producing marine weather forecasts.
• Clear understanding of QMS policies and practices.
• Enthusiasm to develop the science of meteorology and oceanography.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of daily marine weather forecasts for clients.
• Assist offshore operators regarding weather and sea conditions.
• Liaise with offshore personnel and provide unambiguous weather opinions.

Skills

Marine weather forecasting

Microsoft 365

Understanding of QMS policies

Fluent English

Knowledge of winds and wave models

Computer systems understanding

Organizational skills

Decisiveness

Availability for on-call duties

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

Description

This position will be reporting to the Weather Forecasting Manager. Services are provided and supported 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as such this position requires shift work.

Job Scope

Responsible for preparation of Marine Weather Forecasts for our clients engaged in various offshore and near shore activities. These include operations for a wide range of weather critical activities from dredgers working near shore or in ports, oil exploration activities in harsh, remote locations and offshore construction with very fine operating limits. Primary responsibility is for the provision of accurate and reliable forecasts by the onshore forecaster to rigs and vessels operating offshore.

Main Role

Preparation of daily marine weather forecasts for numerous clients operating over a particular geographical region.

Maintain highest standards of marine weather forecasting by the use of up to date weather models and forecasting techniques. Weather model interpretation and the ability to apply “local effect” to model output are all essential

Assist the offshore operators in all aspects of meteorology and oceanography in relation to anticipated changes in weather and sea conditions at specific locations and along sea routes. A very proactive approach must undertaken to ensure the safety of their personnel working on location, for the security of their assets and to ensure full advantage can be taken of changing weather conditions

Liaise with the offshore personnel on a regular basis offering clear and unambiguous opinions on weather development. The nature of weather forecasting is such that the forecaster must be prepared to express any concerns or uncertainty in the weather forecast but have the strength of character to not to be persuaded to change their opinion if pressured

A non-passive approach to weather forecasting ensuring unexpected changes in weather conditions and the onset of severe weather conditions are conveyed to the clients without delay

Assist in maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management System in relation to the provision of marine weather forecasts

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in producing marine weather forecasts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 software
• A clear understanding of QMS policies and practices
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Knowledge of winds and wave computer models
• Basic understanding of computer systems and networks
• An enthusiasm to develop the science of meteorology and oceanography and to explore new techniques and methods to increase the accuracy and reliability of marine weather forecasting
• An active member of meteorological news groups and professional associations
• Well organised and able to manage varying workloads
• 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

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid-leave
• Career & training opportunities (international opportunities possible)
• Collective health insurance and outpatient benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide help when you need extra support

**Benefits may vary according to position/contract/grade level.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.

How to apply

Please include your latest resume in the application.

We regret to inform that we will only process applications made via our Careers website (and other linked portals) and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies

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

Our Company is a multi-discipline survey group of companies in Asia with its main centers of operation located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Indonesia. Being part of the world-wide group it is a high technology company, which provides a broad range of services in the fields of marine and land surveying, spatial data management services, outsourcing, etc. The company’s strength is operating in challenging environments.