Metocean Data Analyst

Fugro; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fugro in Malaysia seeks a highly qualified metocean data specialist to process, quality-control, and analyze data from offshore platforms, buoys, and remote sensing systems for future renewable energy sites. You will perform advanced statistical analyses and synthesize findings into clear reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.

You will support project management with timeline adherence and budget awareness, and liaise directly with clients to understand needs and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Oceanography, Meteorology, Coastal Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of oceanic and atmospheric physics.
• Experience processing and quality-assuring data from metocean instruments (ADCPs, wave buoys, weather stations).
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis.
• Experience in project-based environments with client communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process, quality-control, and analyze metocean data from a diverse range of sources, including offshore platforms, moored buoys, and remote sensing equipment deployed for future renewable energy sites.
• Perform advanced statistical and time-series analyses on both measured and modelled datasets to characterise the marine environment and derive extreme and operational design criteria.
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise, and high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest professional standards by adhering to company procedures, project-specific guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Actively contribute to project management, including timeline adherence, budget awareness, and direct client liaison to understand needs and present findings.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Oceanography, Meteorology, Coastal Engineering

Tools

ROMS

Delft-3D

SWAN

WW3

ADCPs

Job description

Job Description

• Process, quality-control, and analyze metocean data from a diverse range of sources, including offshore platforms, moored buoys, and remote sensing equipment deployed for future renewable energy sites.
• Perform advanced statistical and time-series analyses on both measured and modelled datasets to characterise the marine environment and derive extreme and operational design criteria.
• Synthesise complex analyses into clear, concise, and high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest professional standards by adhering to company procedures, project-specific guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Actively contribute to project management, including timeline adherence, budget awareness, and direct client liaison to understand needs and present findings.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process, quality-control, and analyze metocean data from a diverse range of sources, including offshore platforms, moored buoys, and remote sensing equipment deployed for future renewable energy sites.
• Perform advanced statistical and time-series analyses on both measured and modelled datasets to characterise the marine environment and derive extreme and operational design criteria.
• Synthesise complex analyses into clear, concise, and high-quality technical reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest professional standards by adhering to company procedures, project-specific guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Actively contribute to project management, including timeline adherence, budget awareness, and direct client liaison to understand needs and present findings.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Oceanography, Meteorology, Coastal Engineering, or a closely related marine/physical science field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of oceanic and atmospheric physics.
• Proven hands-on experience in processing and quality-assuring raw data from metocean instruments (e.g., ADCPs, wave buoys, weather stations).
• High proficiency in statistical methods for environmental data analysis.
• Demonstrated programming expertise for data analysis and automation, specifically in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience in a project-based environment, with involvement in project management or direct client communication.
• Excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Practical experience with numerical models such as ocean circulation models (e.g., ROMS, Delft-3D), spectral wave models (e.g., SWAN, WW3), or coastal/hydrodynamic models will be highly desirable.