Vice President Onshore Architect

Total Energies; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a VP Onshore Architect with over 15 years of experience in oil and gas, including architectural exposure. The incumbent will manage asset activities, represent the company in technical committees, and optimize CAPEX and OPEX. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills, be fluent in English, and have the ability to propose operational optimizations. This role emphasizes strategic oversight in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity careers

Individual growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience including 5 years architecture exposure.
• Strong knowledge on strategy, technical, contracts, economics.
• Technical broad expertise in Oil and Gas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ADNOC Onshore Asset management activities.
• Prepare technical discussions on behalf of TotalEnergies.
• Monitor the activities of the Asset Leader Support Group.

Skills

Communication

Influence

Coordination

Problem solving

Team work

Fluent in English

Knowledge in Oil and Gas

Job description

Context & Environment

The role of the incumbent is: (1) to contribute actively to ADNOC Onshore Asset management and (2) to support/ supervise the role of Total Energies Asset Leader to support ADNOC Onshore in all technical and technology-related activities, to review the OPCO's performance, and to provide accordingly feedback and guidance to both TotalEnergies and ADNOC Onshore.

The VP-Asset & Senior Petroleum Architect interacts with VPs of ADNOC Onshore and acts as main focal point for all Asset Lead matters and Project Developments with the OPСО.

Activities

The VP Onshore Architect BUH & NEB position is responsible for:

• Ensure full knowledge of, respect for, and adherence to the Company's Code of Conduct.

ADNOC Onshore JV Management:

• Prepare technical discussions on behalf of TotalEnergies as a shareholder of ADNOC Onshore, engaging with key stakeholders (OPCO, ADNOC Upstream, JODCO, CNPC, BP, GS Energy, Zhen Hua Oil, TTE HQ).
• Represent TotalEnergies in OPCO technical committees and participate actively in these meetings.
• Propose and consolidate TotalEnergies' objectives for ADNOC Onshore assets, including SEC production, Capex/Opex, financial results, etc.
• Consolidate technical dossiers related to major investment decisions and coordinate approvals with DIG/HQ.
• Manage contracting approval requests from ADNOC Onshore in accordance with the Procurement and Contracts process and Delegation of Authority.
• Ensure consistency in the work program and budget. Monitor the activities of the Asset Leader Support Group (ALSG) based at HQ, which provides cross-functional studies and support (including geosciences).
• Prepare ADNOC Onshore data and reports for TotalEnergies corporate exercises (e.g., PRIME, PDC, Budget, LTP).
• Develop monthly KPI dashboard analyses and internal reporting/communication packages regarding ADNOC Onshore activities.
• Contribute to Budget and LTP exercises as required

Assist the SVP Onshore Oil Asset in fulfilling TotalEnergies' obligations under the Master Technology Agreement. Ensure thorough and timely responses to ADNOC Onshore requests.

• Review ADNOC drilling and project activities and propose optimizations
• Act as a proactive advisor to ADNOC Onshore, proposing optimizations in operations (production and drilling) and project developments (definition and execution).
• Monitor and control assistance work performed at sole cost, which impacts revenue and contributes to Asset Leader performance.
• Liaise with the VP Technology Hub at ADNOC Onshore to identify and share technologies, practices, and know-how that support concession objectives in operational performance and technology transfer.
• Support the SVP Onshore Asset in continuously monitoring OPCO technical performance, proposing mitigation measures, and promoting a proactive approach to potential issues.
• Propose initiatives to optimize CAPEX and OPEX

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience including 5 years previous architecture exposure and experience. Full autonomy on architecture - evaluation & development process. Strong knowledge on strategy, technical, contracts, economics
• Behavioral competencies required for the position : Communication, Influence, Coordination, Problem solving, Team work
• Language skills required for the position : Fluent in English, French is a plus
• Specific knowledge required for the position: Technical broad expertise in Oil and gas. Previous exposure to petroleum architect role Development

Additional Information

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