Senior Metocean Engineer

Partrac are one of Europe’s leading metocean providers for the renewables and other coastal and offshore industries. We are particularly well known for delivering high quality metocean monitoring campaigns to the growing offshore wind industry across Europe, including the floating wind sector which is developing rapidly.
 
 We are growing fast and need specialists to join our team, in order to help our clients plan and execute successful projects offshore.
 
 Currently, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Oceanographer / Metocean Engineer / Party Chief to join our expanding team, based in the heart of the southwest of the UK.
 
 We have a culture of continual improvement, teamwork and openness. For candidates with the right aptitude there are opportunities to be involved in a range of exciting projects, to obtain training and to grow with the company.

• Educated to level 5 or above in science, engineering, electrical or mechanical disciplines / degree educated in an oceanographic related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant technical or engineering role preferred.
• IOSH Supervising Safely (or equivalent) trained.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, data loggers and instrument interfaces with satellite / GSM telemetry systems.  
• A high level of professionalism. 
• Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing).
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Full driving license (manual).
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• A willingness to travel, predominantly in the UK and Europe, but also further afield as we expand globally.
• You will be flexible and adaptable due to the changing working patterns, allied to vessel and weather logistics.
• A positive pro-active attitude.

• Take a lead role in the improvement of QHSE systems, survey operations and the technical capabilities of the metocean team.  
• Leading as party chief on project mobilisation and servicing of seabed deployed oceanographic equipment, floating systems including wave buoys and LIDAR systems, in addition to fixed systems such as wave radar and tide gauges installations.
• Leading and coaching metocean engineers to deliver safe and successful site operations.  
• mobilisation and servicing of seabed deployed oceanographic equipment, floating systems including wave buoys and LIDAR systems, in addition to fixed systems such as wave radar and tide gauges installations.
• Contributing to improving company QHSE management systems.  
• Leading the preparation of project documentation in line with legislation, industry best practice, client requirements and our own high standards.
• Excelling in communication with clients and subcontractors.  
• Completion of accurate survey operation reports to a high standard.
• Experienced in the practical delivery of technical projects, including equipment knowledge, and experience of the deployment of metocean instrumentation in coastal and offshore regions.  
• Experience of working from various platforms such as ports/quays/small workboats/multicast/anchor handling vessels/offshore installations etc.   
• Systematic and methodical approach with a fine attention to detail.  
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Working at Partrac means you are trusted to use your initiative. We will give you the freedom to follow your ideas and to make an impact.
 
 You will find yourself in a culture that champions continual improvement, openness, and teamwork. If you are on the lookout for new, better ways to do things and want to be supported by a talented team of peers, you will fit right in here.
 
 Our company is growing quickly, so there are plenty of opportunities for progression. As we are a market-leading team and well respected in our industry, working with us will be an excellent career move.
 
 Some of the benefits our team love include: 
on the lookout for new, better ways to do things and want to be supported by a talented team of peers, you will fit right in here.
 
 Our company is growing quickly, so there are plenty of opportunities for progression. As we are a market-leading team and well respected in our industry, working with us will be an excellent career move.
 
 Some of the benefits our team love include:
 
 

• Working in a market leading team with a high level of industry recognition  
• Interesting and varied projects that make a difference.  
• A resilient, dynamic working environment.  
• Regular training and professional development.  
• A friendly, supportive team environment.  
• Generous holiday allowances.  
• Flexible working options.  
• Competitive salary and benefits. 
• Medical Insurance.  
• Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Cycle to work scheme.

 
Work-life balance is important at Partrac, and we all enjoy making the most of our enviable location in the southwest of the UK, within striking distance of Dartmoor, numerous beaches, and rugged coastlines. To this end we are a flexible employer and offer hybrid working opportunities.

At Partrac, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Partrac to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.   
  
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