CFD Engineer, Aberdeen

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CFD Lead to drive innovation in energy solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team in executing complex CFD simulations and engineering studies, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. Your expertise will guide the development of CFD capabilities in our Aberdeen office, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and proactive problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact in the oil and gas sector, and help shape the future of energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in CFD leadership within the upstream oil & gas sector.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate CFD personnel on projects to ensure quality and performance.
• Perform CFD simulations and assist in engineering studies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

CFX Software

MS Office

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At Genesis, we have an unrivalled track record of creating high-impact solutions for our clients; we work with our clients to help transform their project economics and deliver global energy. We’re problem solvers who are at the forefront of innovation and technology; our world-class experience, individual expertise and collective wisdom is what differentiates Genesis.

From Engineers and Specialists to Project Managers and Support Staff, our 1000+ people spread across 12 countries thrive in a dynamic, proactive business where inherent safety and maximising sustainability are key beliefs. A deep sense of Team where global collaboration is the top priority fuels a working environment of knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovative thinking.

Job Purpose:

• To lead and coordinate all CFD personnel assigned to a project.
• To ensure the satisfactory performance of the CFD discipline on the project and implement any necessary action to maintain the standard of work and performance.
• Be responsible for the CFD content and quality of all work the discipline undertakes on the project.
• To lead the development of the CFD capability in the London or Aberdeen office.

Main Accountabilities:

Perform CFD simulations and assist in the performance of engineering studies. This entails:

• Running proprietary software (CFX) or in-house developed software;
• Performing engineering calculations;
• Producing technical notes for reporting of study results;
• Presenting findings to clients;
• Leading and coordinating discipline personnel assigned to a project;
• Ensuring that the project scope of work, design basis, philosophies, standards and procedures including QA are known, understood and implemented by the discipline personnel assigned to the project;
• Direction and monitoring of the execution of work regarding the content and quality of all documentation within the discipline’s scope of work;
• Participating in all directive activities including preparation and checking documents, specifications, procedures, standards, data sheets, etc.;
• Travelling as required to support the activities listed above.

Typical background and experience required:

Must have:

• Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent;
• Significant experience, mostly in the upstream oil & gas business in a CFD leadership role.

The job holder must have proven the following:

• Good computer literacy with particular competence in MS Office software;
• Full command of the English language, written and spoken;
• Good discipline and team leadership skills;
• Analytical and judgmental skills to find and implement proactive solutions.

Summary – Behavioural:

• Displays personal effectiveness: building relationships;
• Delivers results;
• Analyses and solves problems;
• Communicates and persuades;
• Manages knowledge and information.

Summary – Functional:

Demonstrates the following technical competencies:

• Oil and gas industry background;
• Knowledge of thermodynamic fluid properties & phase behaviour;
• Knowledge of design issues for oil and gas processing facilities;
• Knowledge of design issues for utilities and support systems;
• Modelling and analysis of steady state for process plant;
• Ability to assess key uncertainties impacting production system development.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.