3D Model Specialist / Administrator (Oil & Gas)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced 3D Model Specialist / Administrator to manage and maintain 3D engineering models and design databases for oil & gas projects. The role ensures model quality, data integrity and compliance with project standards while supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain project 3D engineering models and design databases.
• Manage 3D design software, ensuring system availability, performance and data integrity.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary model integration to maintain consistency across engineering disciplines.
• Review and uphold model quality according to project standards and procedures.
• Provide model setup, troubleshooting and technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Handle model revisions, change control and version management.
• Support design reviews, clash detection and preparation of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, construction and project teams to ensure timely model updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in 3D model administration within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven experience on offshore and onshore engineering projects, covering FEED, detailed engineering, EPC or EPIC phases.
• Relevant certifications in SmartPlant 3D, AVEVA E3D or equivalent preferred.

Required skills

• SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)
• AVEVA E3D
• PDMS
• AutoCAD Plant 3D (or equivalent)
• Model integration and coordination
• Clash detection and design review
• Engineering change management
• Data integrity and configuration management