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Physical Oceanographer
Seattle, WA, Houston, TX, Charleston, SC
Full time
Job Summary
RPS MetOcean Science & Technology is an oceanographic consulting firm seeking a highly motivated individual as an integral part of a team of specialized data analysts for a full-time position including benefits. We are seeking a self-starting individual with a positive attitude who can adapt to a fluid work environment and an occasionally demanding schedule. This person must have an exemplary work ethic, think critically, communicate, and collaborate effectively with the team, be able to manage an incoming workload across multiple projects, and be flexible to work longer hours when needed to meet deadlines.
Educational requirement
MS in physical oceanography, ocean engineering, or related field or BS in oceanography with focus on physics or related field and three years’ experience.
Capabilities
- Knowledge of oceanic and atmospheric physics
- Understanding of different mathematical problem solving and statistical analysis techniques
- At least three years of processing time series data collected by a wide variety of MetOcean instrumentation
- Writing and implementing customized code in MATLAB for time series analysis and visualization
- Maintaining code libraries with version tracking
- English fluency and report writing
- Competency handling MetOcean instrumentation
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Programming in other computing languages such as python
- Have a valid drivers’ license with acceptable motor vehicle record
- Familiarity with blue-water ADCP data, LiDAR, and wave data
Responsibilities
- Conducting quality control, data analysis and interpretation
- Writing and preparing reports and white papers
- Responding to client requests for MetOcean products
- Program development in MATLAB
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Support for proposal writing
- Professional client interaction
- Maintaining excellent communication among the data team, with management, and with clients
- Quality assurance of daily incoming data
- Quality control of daily outgoing data
- Providing high-quality products to clients within their deadlines
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
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