Job Description

The Opportunity

We have a rare opportunity for a Metocean Operations Lead and Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will take full ownership of Metocean projects, including; planning, execution, and delivery, as well as reviewing lessons learnt.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate logistics required for project preparation, mobilisation, and resource allocation.
• Leading deployment, recovery, servicing of metocean moorings.
• Management, mentoring of the operational metocean team.
• Responsible for the maintenance, storage and mobilisation of metocean equipment.
• Deliver all aspects of project management activities, including commercial and technical on time and withing budget.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring high client satisfaction, repeat project opportunities and a reputation of delivery excellence.
• Support commercial team, as required, with tender review and technical input..
• Ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing business operations.

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

Our Marine Site Characterisation department specializes in marine projects, mainly within the offshore energy sectors across Australia and the Asia Pacific region and is currently experiencing high demand in the offshore renewables market.
Within this department, our Metocean team is dedicated to gathering and analyzing oceanographic and meteorological data to support offshore projects. They measure and monitor various parameters, including waves, currents, water temperature, water level, wind speed and direction, among others.

How we work

Embracing a modern and collaborative work culture, Fugro is committed to helping our employees move towards their full potential. How? Through alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, in a supportive, information sharing work environment. While we support remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

About You

Your love for the elements and on the job experience, mixed with your proactive and detail-oriented nature will set you up for success in this role. We are ideally looking for someone who has a strong background in project management with experience in metocean operations offshore.

Additionally:

• Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of metocean data and technical documentation.
• Project Management background with sound understanding of PM principles and software, ideally in a related role or industry.
• Leading deployment, recovery, servicing of metocean moorings.Flexible, reliable, independent, and able to work well in a constantly changing environment.
• Emotional intelligence with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, sub-contractors and suppliers.

Fugro offers

• Ongoing, hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews
• Salary continuance insurance
• Culture that supports career development, training and progression
• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge
• Friendly and supportive environment - feel free to be yourself
• 12 week Parental Leave policy
• New office | Walking distance from train stations | Red Cat bus
• Global, progressive company with industry new, cutting edge technology

Our Values

https://www.fugro.com/about-fugro/group-overview/our-values

We strive to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves; all voices heard; all cultures respected.  Our employees’ skill sets are diverse, and we treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us an individual. 

How to apply

Please ensure your CV is up to date, with relevant information clear and succinct and follow the application prompts. 

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).

Fugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Applications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

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.