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Flow Assurance CFD EngineerAre you passionate about solving complex flow challenges across global upstream oil & gas projects?Would you like to combine Flow Assurance expertise with advanced CFD modelling to deliver innovative engineering solutions?Join our Team
At Baker Hughes, our Engineering and Technology team delivers innovative solutions that help customers optimize production, improve asset performance, and reduce operational risk. Our Production Assurance and Systems Modelling team supports major upstream developments worldwide, providing industry-leading expertise in flow assurance, CFD, and production system optimization.
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As a Flow Assurance CFD Engineer , you will be responsible for delivering flow assurance and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies across concept, FEED, and EPC project phases. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated production system solutions for complex offshore and onshore developments.
Fuel your passionAs a Flow Assurance CFD Engineer, you will be:
*Delivering flow assurance and CFD studies while meeting project cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
*Performing steady-state and transient multiphase thermohydraulic analysis for wells, pipelines, and subsea production systems.
*Conducting CFD simulations to evaluate thermal performance, erosion, and flow-induced vibration (FIV) behaviour.
*Collaborating with subsurface, subsea, and process engineering teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
*Developing technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for clients and project stakeholders.
*Supporting project execution activities during concept, FEED, and EPC phases.
*Contributing to proposals, tenders, and business development opportunities.
*Helping customers optimize production system performance, integrity, and operational reliability.
To be successful in this role you will:*Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.
*Have experience in Flow Assurance and/or CFD engineering within the upstream oil and gas industry.
*Have experience supporting projects through concept, FEED, and/or EPC stages.
*Have a solid understanding of multiphase flow, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and production system behaviour.
*Have experience using flow assurance software such as OLGA, PIPESIM/PipePhase, PVTSim, Multiflash, and/or PIPENET.
*Have experience using CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, and/or STAR-CCM+.
*Have knowledge of flow assurance challenges including hydrate formation, wax deposition, asphaltenes, sand management, or erosion.
*Have strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Desired Characteristics*Have experience performing thermal, erosion, or flow-induced vibration CFD analyses.
*Have exposure to subsea production systems including trees, manifolds, flowlines, and pipelines.
*Have professional chartership status or be working toward chartered accreditation.
*Have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
*Be able to work effectively within multidisciplinary and global project teams.
Work in a way that works for youWe recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
*In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns and working remotely on occasion, depending on the needs of the business.
Working with usOur people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for youOur inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.
Join us and become part of a team that is shaping the future of energy.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Systems, Disciplinary Engineering and Science