Metocean Manager

Job Description

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

The Metocean Manager will support the Regional Service Line Manager to grow the business and deliver on client contract requirements in India. Principal activities will include the oversight of the team and projects in India including the performance of the service line. He/She will provide metocean planning and engineering advice in multiple specialised technical disciplines and develops solutions to clients by putting acquired metocean data into context.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

Oversight of all metocean projects.Management of all types and sizes of project work and work schedule of project team.Full competence in Project ManagementFull understanding of company financial procedures especially with respect to project cost control.Plan staff development and trainingOversee Oceanography field staff utilization and recruitment.Demonstrate leadership role in all HSE matters including improvements in offshore proceduresAct as a point of contact and maintain a proactive approach with clients, regulators and other external agents.Liaise with technical, operations, procurement, client delivery department relating to operations.Give support to Offshore Operations and Project Managers on technical, safety or offshore mattersManage resources with appropriate expertise including third-party services

Management skills

Technical leadership in one or more fieldsDevelop financial awareness beyond project level (group profitability, financial planning, capital management)Gain understanding of Measurement group strategy and its application to offshore projectsUndertake annual & mid-year performance reviews in coordination with Regional Service Line Manager

Education & Skills required:

Minimum Bachelors degree in Marine/Oceanography sciences Working experience of 10-15 years. Would prefer at least 10 years’ experience in Oceanography or similar roleManagement experience of 3-8 yearsGood scientific reporting writing skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to work to strict deadlinesProject Management skills on large and / or complex jobsMaintain high level of technical expertise in one or more fieldsTechnically review project methodologyProvide technical assistance to Measurement groupExperience in writing offshore procedures

HSE Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring safety of self and others at site. Prevent damage of equipment and assets Responsible for following all safety signs/procedures/ safe working practices Responsible for using appropriate PPE’s Responsible for participating in mock drills. Entitled to refuse any to undertake any activity considered unsafe. Responsible for filling up of hazard observation card, wherever hazard has been noticed at site. Responsible for safe housekeeping of his work place. To stop any operation that is deemed unsafe To be able to operate fire extinguisher in case of fire To report an incident as soon as possible to immediate supervisor and HSE manager To complete HSE trainings as instructed to do so

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

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

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