Operations Supervisor

We are looking for an outstanding Operations Manager responsible for overseeing the management and day to day supervision of the Weather Forecasting operations for the Singapore based weather forecasting section, operating from the Fugro Singapore Marine, Loyang office.

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

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- 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.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- 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
- 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.
- Experience serving as technical lead.

About Fugro

Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle.
Employing approximately 9500 talented people in 59 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2021, revenue amounted to EUR 1.4 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

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