[What the role is]

We are looking for individuals with passion and interest in understanding and predicting weather and climate. You will be working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. We provide advisories and early warnings of meteorological, environmental, and geophysical hazards to the general public and key customers such as the civil aviation sector. We are equipped with state-of-the-art computer weather prediction models and advanced weather monitoring tools such as Doppler weather radar, satellite reception systems, and wind profiler radars to support forecasting operations.

There are opportunities to be involved in various aspects of the meteorological service value-chain, including operational forecasting shift duties, data analysis, and the development and implementation of meteorological applications, products, systems, and infrastructure to support weather forecast operations and service delivery, as well as management of climate data.

Professional training in meteorology will be provided if needed. You will also have opportunities to participate in international conferences and seminars, and may pursue other areas such as climate and weather research where postgraduate scholarships in Atmospheric/Climate Science or related studies may be possible.

[What you will be working on]

Depending on the area of work you are posted, the job scope will include but not limited to the following:

Meteorological Systems and Infrastructure

• Oversees and coordinates the implementation and maintenance of meteorological observation network and systems to ensure optimal performance of the observation network and systems
• Conduct market research on the available systems and technology and engage with users to define requirements for new and/or upgrade to observation network to meet user requirements.
• Prepares quotation/tender specifications, evaluate quotation/tender responses and recommend award.
• Monitors and manage contractor performance
• Coordinates with internal and external users, including international organizations, for provision of data/products and exchange.
• Undertake site survey regarding optimal sites for installation of observation systems; liaise with authorities on licenses/permits etc; coordinate with land owners regarding tenancy agreement, power/networking/cabling issue and civil/electrical works etc.

Climate Data Management

• Manage national climate data and associated metadata
• Generate and provide climate products and services to private and public users
• Conduct and manage quality control of climate observation data and relevant processes
• Analyse and study long-term climate patterns and trends
• Monitor, analyse and record recent local climate conditions
• Develop and maintain software tools and dashboards for climate analysis, display and generation of climate products
• Prepare and publish annual climate statistics and reports

Forecasting and Meteorological Products Development

• Operational forecasting (on shift work)
• Analyse data from computer weather prediction models and meteorological observation systems such as Doppler weather radar, satellite systems and wind profilers.
• Conduct research studies to advance our understanding and prediction capabilities in tropical weather and climate.
• Analyse geospatial data from computer weather prediction models and meteorological observation systems
• Perform satellite image processing, spatial and geo-statistical data analysis to gain better understanding of tropical weather.
• Design and develop weather forecasting tools and applications for improving work processes.
• Develop and enhance meteorological products to meet the evolving needs of stakeholders and customers such as the aviation industry.

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following:

• Honours degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering fields, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Remote Sensing, Geoscience, or related fields
• Good command of spoken and written English and excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge in Information Technology, with working experience in scientific programming and development of applications
• Experience in working with remote sensing data, as well as knowledge in statistical packages or machine learning/deep learning algorithms.
• Able to perform shift work including on weekends and public holidays.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.