Lead Marine & Coastal Modelling Specialist - Oil Spill

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a senior coastal/ocean modeller to lead hydrodynamic and metocean studies, design campaigns and build complex models.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, expert MIKE 21/3, oil-spill modelling and familiarity with global standards; Gulf/shallow high-salinity-water exposure is preferred.

You will deliver model files and present results to navigation and coastal engineering teams.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Coastal/Ocean Engineering or Physical Oceanography.
• 15+ years marine/coastal modelling.
• Expert MIKE 21/3 user.
• Oil-spill modelling using OILMAP/MIKE OS or equivalent.
• Gulf/shallow high-salinity-water experience.
• Metocean/ADCP experience.
• Familiarity with PIANC, CIRIA, BS 6349 and IPIECA-IOGP.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrodynamic and metocean studies.
• Design/interpret ADCP and marine survey campaigns.
• Build/calibrate hydrodynamic, sediment and plume models.
• Perform stochastic and deterministic oil-spill modelling.
• Model thermal, brine and effluent discharges.
• Support navigation and dynamic-mooring studies.
• Coordinate with coastal engineers on quay-wall/revetment design.
• Deliver native model files and present results.

Skills

Metocean modelling

Coastal/ocean engineering

Hydrodynamic modelling

ADCP interpretation

Oil-spill modelling

Education

MSc/PhD in Coastal/Ocean Engineering or Physical Oceanography

Tools

MIKE 21/3

OILMAP/MIKE OS

PIANC/CIRIA/BS 6349/IPIECA-IOGP

Job description

Tanqeeb in Dubai seeks a senior coastal/ocean modeller to lead hydrodynamic and metocean studies, design campaigns and build complex models.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, expert MIKE 21/3, oil-spill modelling and familiarity with global standards; Gulf/shallow high-salinity-water exposure is preferred.

You will deliver model files and present results to navigation and coastal engineering teams.