Context & Environment

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

The Senior Exploration Geoscientist is a key asset in the Exploration America Hub. They are assigned to an Exploration Team, involved in either Regional Synthesis, New Ventures, Portfolio Maturation or Operations follow up.

Technical Activities Include:

• At Basin Scale:
  • Integrate and synthesize all relevant G&G data supporting play(s) definition.
  • Gather, integrate, and synthetize all relevant G&G data supporting play definition and characterization (well and seismic data, structural geology, sedimentology, geochemistry, reservoir & seal characterization, pressure regime, fluid type(s), etc.).
  • Perform basin synthesis studies with focus on the description / risking of the various components of petroleum system(s).
  • Investigate and propose new themes, new ideas and innovative approaches for the exploration of the Region/Basin he/she has been assigned to, from near-field opportunities to pure frontier exploration.
• At Block Scale:
  • Carry out the inventory of leads and prospects.
  • Evaluate prospects, using classical mapping / modeling techniques, leading to resource assessments, as well as relevant uncertainty analysis and risk assessment.
  • Contribute to the definition of the optimal work program (drilling and data acquisition) to best explore and appraise the block.
  • Contribute to peer-assist and management reviews for the final decision for these business opportunities.
• Know-how & Leadership Activities:
  • Capitalize from the various studies at various scales through the generation of reference documents, to reinforce TotalEnergies experience. Share study results with the company exploration community and the corporate management.
  • Ensure proximity technical coaching of junior geoscientists to help their development (up to 10% of time).
  • Able to engage and propose SME's intervention
• Generation/Promotion of New Ideas:
  • Create the space to challenge paradigms and develop new ideas.
  • Conceive sedimentological and prospect trap concepts even with scarce / imperfect data.
  • Promote new ideas / concepts into potentially drillable targets through peer challenge and proper communication.

Candidate Profile

Education/Experience:

• Msc, PhD or Engineering Degree in Petroleum Geoscience.
• Minimum 15 years' experience, in geoscience or exploration.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Technical Excellence: Demonstrates a rigorous geoscientific approach with a strong foundation in G&G (Geology & Geophysics). Capable of challenging established paradigms and embracing innovative ideas.
• Integration & Interpretation: Skilled at synthesizing data across multiple scales and disciplines to build robust prospectivity models. Adept at working autonomously while maintaining alignment with broader technical objectives.
• Collaboration & Communication: A natural team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Actively contributes to team success by sharing knowledge and mentoring peers and junior staff.
• Professional Network: Maintains a strong internal technical network and leverages it to enhance project outcomes and foster cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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