3D Model Specialist

About the Role

Groupe Aldelia Limited, a global recruitment consultancy, is seeking a seasoned 3D Model Specialist / Administrator for an oil and gas client based in Lagos State, Nigeria. This senior technical position involves overseeing and maintaining 3D plant design models and engineering databases for large-scale offshore and onshore projects spanning FEED, Detailed Engineering, and EPC/EPIC phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer 3D engineering models and relational design databases, ensuring system access controls, optimal software configuration, version control, and data integrity.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination and manage clash detection processes across piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and civil engineering sectors.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of 3D models to ensure alignment with project CAD/BIM standards and oversee engineering change management workflows.
• Support project teams by providing model setup, customized catalog/spec modifications, troubleshooting, and expert guidance throughout FEED, EPC, and EPIC stages.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) or Higher National Diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Have at least 12 years of extensive experience administering 3D models within the oil and gas industry, including both offshore and onshore projects.
• Demonstrate proficient hands-on experience with plant design software such as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AVEVA E3D, PDMS, or AutoCAD Plant 3D as well as competencies in database administration, clash detection, and engineering document control.
• Preferably hold certifications as a specialist or administrator in SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AVEVA E3D/PDMS, or equivalent plant design tools. Registration with COREN or a similar professional body is an additional advantage.