Sr. Meteorologist - Houston TX

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99125BR

Job Title:

Sr. Meteorologist - Houston, TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

The Sr. Meteorologist will provide weather insights to Energy Traders based in North and South America that will be used to generate direct commercial trading activities as appropriate. The successful candidate will be able to provide quantitatively based forecasts around the following areas: Days 1 to 15, GFS/Euro 0Z to 12Z difference each day, Precipitation, Soil Moisture, Wind, Degree Days, Tropical Storms, etc. and advise traders of possible impacts.

It is critical that this person be able to create a competitive advantage with respect to weather forecasting relative to competitors. Weather insights must have a direct impact on commercial trading activity.

Dimensions:


Must be available during off hours during extreme weather conditions.
Hours of work will change with changes in Daylight savings time in order to support various trading offices.
Directly support our Chief Meteorologist.
Must be able to develop proprietary forecasts for precipitation, soil moisture, wind speed, degree days, and tropical storms views based on quantitative analysis that will be translated into profitable trades.
Must be able to logically, clearly and as necessary, provocatively articulate this view to energy traders.
Develop relationships with other weather forecast vendors such as WSI, EarthSat, etc.
Develop internal relationships with internal Trading Fundamental analysts.


Auto req ID:

99125BR

Country of Work Location:

United States

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

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Work Location:

Houston - One Thousand Main

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology, or Hydrology required.
PhD in Meteorology, or Hydrology would be preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience required.
Experience in Trading and Commodity required.
Ability to develop proprietary forecasts required: Precipitation, Wind Speed, Degree Days, and Tropical Storms views based on quantitative analysis that will be translated into profitable trades.
Ability to filter multiple perspectives for commercially actionable intelligence required (WSI, EarthSat, ETA40, GFS, Euro, etc.).
Proficiency with typical Microsoft Office applications, A Plus, Corel Draw, Linux, Unix would be preferred.
Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese would be a plus.
Comfort level with technology-based research given the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relations at multiple levels and across teams required.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral required.
Proven experience working on dynamic analytical teams focused on rapid and accurate creation of models, views, and custom applications.
Flexible on work schedules required.


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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