Weather Forecaster, Aberdeen UK
In Aberdeen
Full time
About the job
As a StormGeo forecaster you will be working in an exciting, fast-paced environment providing decision support for weather sensitive operations to a wide range of industries, including offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and shipping. You will also support the aviation and road industries, providing airport and road icing forecasts, alerts, and briefings. In addition, there are also opportunities to get involved in forecast verification, customer training, offshore deployments, and other related tasks.
You must be willing and can work on a shift rotation including nights, weekends and public holidays. You will become part of our Aberdeen based UK team of meteorologists and work closely with the global StormGeo forecast centres.
Recent experience of Marine, Renewable energy and aviation forecasting will be an advantage.
Essential Requirements:
- Formal qualification in meteorology
- Forecasting experience, preferably in marine or aviation meteorology
- Demonstrable fluency in both written and spoken English
- EU residency/EU work permit
- Willingness to work shifts
You are:
- Open minded and enthusiastic to learn and continue with career development
- Systematic, structured, and proactive
- Motivating, cooperative and resourceful
- Good communicator and passionate about delivering the best client Support
Work Location:
Primary work location is Aberdeen, UK with remote working an option, although all European countries where StormGeo have an office may also be possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and begin a rewarding career in weather forecasting; interested applicants should apply via the StormGeo Careers webpage: https://www.stormgeo.com/company/career/
For further information please contact:
Carolyn Gardner, Forecast Manager Aberdeen: carolyn.gardner@stormgeo.com
StormGeo has a stimulating international working environment. Diversity in the workplace is essential to StormGeo and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds, communities, and industries to apply. We have a dynamic international working environment where we challenge, encourage, and support each other. All employees are included in our insurance and pension scheme. Salary is by agreement and we give flexible working hours where possible. For international candidates, we offer a safe moving and relocation package. StormGeo is committed to diversity and offers family-friendly policies.
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About StormGeo
StormGeo is a global provider of weather intelligence and decision support services, with leading solutions for shipping, oil and gas, renewable energies, utilities, other onshore industries and aviation. Our products and services help clients manage risk, optimize performance, reduce costs and increase revenues, deploying the latest technologies. StormGeo has more than 500 employees in 24 offices across 18 countries. As a participant in the UN Global Compact for Sustainable Ocean Business, StormGeo’s passion for weather and the protection of natural resources motivates us to support our clients in making informed, environmentally responsible business decisions. Since June, 2021, StormGeo has been part of the Alfa Laval Group.At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas. And great ideas drive progress.