John Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Specialist Experience. Innovation with offshore industryIn response to requirements following an incident to the West of Shetland developed “Heave Forecasting” techniques to provide vessel motion predictions for rig operating in the Clair Field. In association with external company delivered training to operational teams on the rig.Chairman of the Offshore Weather PanelThe Offshore Weather Panel is a cross-industry body reporting to the E & P Forum, whose objective is to advise users on the range and scope of weather forecasting services available to the offshore industry. Specific input was supplied regarding validation methodology and forecasting process.Training/LecturingFurther to HSE/UKOAA Workshop devised a training course for offshore users of weather information. This involved devising a syllabus and course notes as well as delivery of lectures through ASET in Aberdeen. Delivered training to Rig Operators at Aberdeen College.IMarEST – Presenter of Forecasting module within Metocean Awareness Couses Sept. 2014 & March 2015.Offshore DetachmentsOffshore detachments providing on-site forecasting advice to a jack-up rig in the Arabian Gulf, drill-ship to the west of Shetlands, semi-submersibles, diving vessels in the East Shetland Basin, as well as floaters in the Norwegian Sector, and Central North Sea.November 2009/Sept 2012 on detachment to Barrow to provide forecasting services to assist in the safe exitting of the first two ships of the Astute Class submarines.

Listed skills include Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Awareness, Energy, and 6 others.

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  Co-Ordinator Scottish Flood Forecasting Service

  Met Office

  Sep 1991 - Present - Met Office, Aberdeen

  Co-ordinator, Scottish Flood Forecasting Service (SFFS) Liaise closely with the SEPA Scottish Flood Forecasting Service Team in Perth to ensure the provision of weather forecasting service from the Met Office. A strong appreciation of the demands for data and forecaster support to ensure the accurate and timely provision of Flood Alerts and Warnings issued by SEPA. Knowledge of existing and future capability of forecasting models Detailed knowledge and appreciation of scientific and technical developments taking place at the Met Office to ensure pull-through to the user. Oct 2008- Oct 2015 Metocean ScientistIdentify best solution built on knowledge of Met Office scientific capability, marine industry practices and scientific advances outwith the Met Office, to meet customer needs for metocean services. Engage with research and development teams to enable focussed research and application. Deliver forecasting training and advice to customers and/or industry groupings in the offshore energy industry.• Presentation of Paper to the Scottish Renewables Marine Conference, November 2010 • Expert Workshop at Marine Operations Supporting Offshore Wind Conference, Russel Hotel, London, Sept 2011• Presentation of Paper to Marine Energy Business Forum, May 2011• Training – Presenter to IMarEST Metocean Awareness Course Sept 2014 and March 2015.Sept 2007 to Oct 2008, Manager Marine Business UnitThe responsibility for the management of account management and marketing teams at the Met Office. March 2002 to Sept 2007, Forecast Operations Manager.Ensure the day to day provision of weather forecast services from the Met Office.Determine and ensure the necessary staff resource and training Oct 1997 to Mar 2002, Senior ForecasterMarine forecaster providing forecasts and forecast advice for offshore users. Winter forecasting services to road authorities to assist in gritting operations. Media services with broadcasts on local radio.

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  University Of Birmingham

  Meteorology And Applied Climatology