Petro Pienaar
Meteorologist
Pretoria
Summary
Detailed Weather Forecaster firmly experienced in analyzing and interpreting meteorological data. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment independently or cohesively within a team. Attentive Weather Forecaster with 7 years of experience monitoring and recording atmospheric occurrences. Skilled at collecting and reviewing satellite and radar images, air and surface weather station report data and weather service information to document meteorological events and create weather forecasts and predictions. Experienced professional with background in applying mathematics and physics to understand weather and climate. Trustworthy in working diligently to provide fact-based reporting using technology and proven methods of interpretation. Bright and hardworking with affinity for self-teaching to learn new technology quickly. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Meteorologist position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster
South African Weather Service
02.2018 - Current
- Interpreted from upper air ascents, land and sea observations to assess potential storm impacts and precipitation.
- Employed mathematical and physical formulas to help make long- and short-range weather predictions.
- Collected and updated meteorological information and data to develop weather forecasts and report current weather conditions.
- Developed accurate weather forecasts by analyzing data and using Numerical Weather Predictions (NWP) to interpret collected information.
- Developed and presented long and short-range weather forecast information every day.
- Reviewed information from radar and satellite imagery, weather reporting agencies and air station observations to compile and analyze data for weather reports.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Managed over 30 customer calls per day.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Recorded and analyzed data from worldwide weather stations, satellites, radars and remote sensors.
- Maintained deep knowledge of local, national and international geography and topography to provide better weather forecasts and predictions.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Aros
Pretoria, South Africa 05.2001 -
Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting - Weather Forecasting
Regional Training Centre - SAWS
Pretoria 01.2017 - 2017.12
Honours - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2016 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2012 - 2016.11
Certificate - Meteorological Technician
Regional Training Centre - SAWS
Pretoria 01.2011 - 2011.12
High School Diploma -
Bergsig Academy
Rustenburg, North-West 04.2001 -
Skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop tracking spreadsheets for the monthly OPMET and National TAF availability.
- Responsible for error finding and contributing to the monthly analysis of the Significant Weather Charts.
- Assisted the Chief Aviation Weather Forecaster with Aviation Website administration duties i.e. accepting/declining of new users.
- Worked on monthly Aviation reports (MREP).
- Responsible for creating, implementing changes and indicating leave on the Aviation Weather Centre's Forecaster Shift Roster, from 2020 to 2022.
- Co-implemented and created the "Advanced Leave Planner".
- Collaborated with the Aero Club of South Africa to represent the South African Weather Service at the National Hot Air Balloon Championship in 2019.
- Represented the South African Weather Service at the annual Airweek held in Middelburg, Mpumalanga in 2019.
- Chosen to be part of the first ever Seamester Class Afloat on the SA Agulhas II in 2016.
Certification
Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting
Timeline
Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster
South African Weather Service
02.2018 - Current
Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting
12-2017
Post Graduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting - Weather Forecasting
Regional Training Centre - SAWS
01.2017 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Science Honours in Meteorology
12-2016
Honours - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
01.2016 - 2016.12
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology
12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
University of Pretoria
01.2012 - 2016.11
Certificate in Weather Observation
12-2011
Certificate - Meteorological Technician
Regional Training Centre - SAWS
01.2011 - 2011.12
National Senior Certificate
12-2010
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
Aros
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bergsig Academy
04.2001 -
Languages
English
Afrikaans
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