What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metocean Analyst position at THE WOODS HOLE GROUP INC?
Job Description
Job Description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The Woods Hole Group, Inc., a CLS Group company, is a leader in commercial oceanographic, marine environmental, and fisheries services. The company provides consultancy, measurement, monitoring, numerical modeling, and forecasting services to support offshore and coastal development, operations, and protection.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently seeking applicants for the position of Metocean Analyst. The Metocean Analyst’s primary role is to analyze oceanographic data and prepare daily ocean current reports in support of a range of metocean forecasting services. This entry-level position will report to the Metocean Forecast Services Program Manager.
PRIMARY Duties and responsibilities
The Metocean Analyst will have the following duties and responsibilities :
- Analyze real-time oceanographic data and numerical model output to provide daily ocean current nowcasts, forecasts, and advisory reports.
- Utilize mathematical and scientific techniques to compile, analyze, interpret, and graphically depict metocean data.
- Assess, synthesize, and evaluate scientific literature and prepare literature reviews.
- Assist in the assessment of numerical model data and the interpretation of statistical results for metocean characterization and design criteria studies.
- Correspond with clients and vendors in support of operations.
- Present information in client meetings, at professional scientific / industry conferences, and in scientific / industry publications.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES
The ideal applicant is a marine scientist graduate with a strong interest in metocean data analysis and interpretation and has the following qualifications :
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Woods Hole Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Individuals who succeed at Woods Hole Group are pleasant, hard-working self-starters who share our passion for innovation and commitment to high quality work.
Medical, Dental, Vision coverages with 80% employer contribution