The role would be based from one of the Fugro APAC regional offices notionally Singapore.

This will include setting attainable goals to team members in order for:

• Projects to be initiated and finished on time.
• Provides guidance to team members to encourage work productivity.
• Makes sure the timeline is followed.
• Provides stringent QC on all services.
• Investigate new concepts and value-added services that could advantageous and provide new and unique new services that benefit our clients.
• Troubleshooting production issues.
• Close client liaison to address issues promptly and providing timely solutions

Your role:

• Project Management of all existing and future weather forecasting contracts, in particular the larger value offshore forecasting contracts, including managing the Client database and setting up new contracts for the duty forecasters, when practical.
• Maintain the weather forecasting division procedures in coordination with the QA manager
• Create and maintain data collection scripts for chart production and forecaster use.
• Preparation of the monthly forecast work roster
• Preparation of an annual leave roster for all forecasting staff
• Responsible for all the forecasting staff, including their annual appraisals, leave requests, training, etc (appraisals/training to be shared with the Forecast Manager)
• Very occasional offshore weather forecasting duties as required.
• Assist in maintaining existing software systems and infrastructure in consultation with software developers.
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective internal and external customers to interpret all individual requirements.
• Supervise resource allocation to assure attainment of business and personnel development goals.
• Additional duties as directed by the Forecast Manager, or Divisional Director, from time to time, i.e. Desk studies, review of Metsys software developments, etc.

You should possess:

• An appropriate Science degree, preferably with a Msc in Meteorology
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing a weather forecasting team or at least 10 years’ experience working as marine weather forecaster with an in-depth knowledge of Meteorology and have experience in working with a variety of Meteorological data sources including GRaDS/Thredds data sets and the associated formats
• Proven working experience in managing small teams
• Experience serving as technical lead.
• Some programming skills and knowledge of modern HTML/CSS coding practices
• Familiarity with at least some of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Python
• A flair for clarity of design would be desirable.

What Fugro offers

• A competitive local market salary package
• Generous paid leave to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance and outpatient medical coverage
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support
• Additional perks such as long service awards, professional membership sponsorship, and weekly wellness activities

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

HR Executive