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ROHANI LATIF

SENIOR METOCEAN METEOROLOGIST
Shah Alam,10

Summary

Experienced METOCEAN METEOROLOGIST with over 17 years of experience in Maritime Forecast and Metocean Analysis. Has wide knowledge of metocean conditions over APAC region. Served various clients in Engineering, Oil and Gas, Wind Farm and Energy industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Renewable Energy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Marine Meteorologist

FUGRO GEOS SDN BHD
Kuala Lumpur
11.2019 - Current
  • Procuring metocean data from in-house models, external metocean analysis sites and preparing site specific and tow route metocean conditions as input for FPSO, oil platforms, vessel operators, offshore installation works, cable installation analysis etc.
  • Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop accurate weather forecasts.
  • Generate 100+ analysed weather forecast reports, severe weather warnings and tropical cycloclone advisories to APAC clients daily.
  • Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
  • Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range metocean conditions.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Anchored live briefing segments during severe weather situations
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts

Senior Marine Meteorologist

AKIRAKAN MARINE TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
Kuala Lumpur
08.2018 - 10.2019
  • Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
  • Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps, photographs and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
  • Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop reports and forecasts.
  • Managed major Malaysian Oil and Gas clients, developed various metocean reports and severe weather warnings for oil rigs/platforms and FPSOs. (successfully assisting Petronas with FLNG 1 initial weather forecasts.)
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Marine Meteorologist

BMT ASIA SDN BHD
Kuala Lumpur
08.2013 - 07.2018
  • Conducted numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
  • Studied and interpreted synoptic reports, maps and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
  • Analyzed and interpreted meteorological data collected by surface and upper-air stations, satellites and radar to develop Metocean analysis, site specific and tow route weather reports and forecasts.
  • Managed major Malaysian and APAC Oil and Gas clients, developed various metocean reports and severe weather warnings for oil rigs/platforms and FPSOs
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

Weather Forecaster

MALAYSIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
Selangor
12.2005 - 07.2013
  • Interpreted observations from upper atmosphere, land and sea to assess potential storm impacts and precipitation.
  • Measured factors such as air pressure, temperature and humidity.
  • Recorded and analyzed data from worldwide weather stations, satellites, radars and remote sensors.
  • Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions. Generated 50+ weather reports and severe weather warnings daily.
  • Developed and presented long and short-range weather forecast information every day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PHYSICS

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
PENANG, MALAYSIA
07.2000 - 05.2005

Skills

    Weather forecasts

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Certification

Certified Weather Forecaster, Malaysia Meteorology Department

Affiliations

Rob Cowle, Regional MetOcean Forecast Manager

Fugro

r.cowle@fugro.com

+65 6908 2552


Jennifer Hibbert, Forecast Operation Manager

Fugro

j.hibbert@fugro.com


Alice Lentink, Forecast Manager

a.lentink@infoplaza.nl

INFOPLAZA, NL

+31646101667

Timeline

Senior Marine Meteorologist

FUGRO GEOS SDN BHD
11.2019 - Current

Senior Marine Meteorologist

AKIRAKAN MARINE TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD
08.2018 - 10.2019

METOCEAN AWARENESS COURSE, Kuala Lumpur (Speaker for client-designated Metocean course for Shell and BMT-SMS engineers.)

07-2017

IMarEST Metocean Course in Kuala Lumpur (Speaker and participant for the course organized by Petronas.)

10-2013

Marine Meteorologist

BMT ASIA SDN BHD
08.2013 - 07.2018

National Disaster Reduction Workshop, Taipei (Participant in a disaster reduction course organized by Taiwan’s NCDR and Weather Bureau.)

05-2008

Certified Weather Forecaster, Malaysia Meteorology Department

01-2006

Weather Forecaster

MALAYSIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
12.2005 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Science - PHYSICS

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA
07.2000 - 05.2005
ROHANI LATIFSENIOR METOCEAN METEOROLOGIST