Geoscientist - Safer wells through better data

TotalEnergies Group; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 725,000 - 967,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Insurance coverage

Flexible working

Training & development

Job summary

TotalEnergies Group in Denmark seeks a Geoscientist to support planning, execution and close-out of well delivery, workover and abandonment operations. You will interpret LWD and wireline data, coordinate with 2G&R and drilling teams, and contribute to production optimization.

The role requires MSc in relevant field and 6+ years of experience, with proficiency in Geolog, Techlog and Petrel. A safety mindset and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics or Petroleum Geology.
• Strong geological understanding and willingness to develop.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience acquiring and interpreting wireline and LWD/open-hole logs.
• Experience with subsurface operations planning and execution.
• Desirable: geosteering in carbonates, pore pressure prediction, geomechanics, well interventions and abandonment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to align subsurface inputs across well delivery and abandonments.
• Formulate data acquisition plans with teams and external vendors to inform decisions.
• Plan, supervise and interpret LWD, open-hole and cased-hole logging operations.
• Assist with pore pressure prediction and integration of geomechanics into plans.
• Outline geosteering strategy and support well placement optimization.
• Document lessons learned and maintain data standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Geoscience knowledge

Education

MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics or Petroleum Geology

Tools

Geolog

Techlog

Petrel

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Geoscientist to join our team at a leading offshore operator in Denmark. This role offers high visibility within our active drilling, intervention, workover and abandonment campaigns, focusing on mature and high complexity assets. Exposure to operations and challenges in long horizontal, extended reach wells is assured.

Key responsibilities

As a Geoscientist specializing in subsurface operations, your primary responsibility will be to support planning, execution and close-out of well delivery, workover and abandonment operations. You will plan, prepare, supervise and interpret LWD, open-hole and cased-hole wireline log data, ensuring that the data acquired is of high quality and directly supports operational decisions and asset objectives.

You will join the Subsurface Well Delivery team, a multidisciplinary group of petrophysicists and geologists. Working closely with the drilling and subsurface study teams, you will ensure the optimal design and follow-up of data acquisition plans, safeguarding the quality of the data acquired.

Your tasks will include:

• Coordinating with stakeholders (2G&R, Drilling, Well Services and Decommissioning) to align subsurface inputs, priorities and timelines across well delivery, workovers, interventions and abandonments. This may occasionally involve unsocial hours.


• Identifying, justifying and formulating data acquisition plans and operational programs, in coordination with other teams and external vendors, to inform operational decisions and mitigate risk.


• Planning, preparing, supervising and interpreting LWD, open-hole and cased-hole wireline logging operations and data.


• Assisting with pore pressure prediction and integration of geomechanical data into operational plans.


• Outlining geosteering strategy and supporting well placement optimization in conjunction with operations geologists and well-site geologists.


• Documenting lessons learned, evaluating vendor performance, and maintaining consistent data deliverables and interpretation standards.


• Providing petrophysical input to the identification and planning of production optimization and infill well opportunities.


• Maintaining strong relations with both internal and external stakeholders.


• Contributing to other activities in the team as required.

What you bring

It is important that you possess a safety mindset. You have strong interpersonal skills and experience from well operations or well delivery, and you are able to recognize and adapt to integration requirements with your subsurface 2G&R, driller and well engineering peers. You are a team and peer relationship builder with strong spoken, written and presentation skills. We value a collaborative colleague who is willing to cooperate across teams and departments to achieve shared business goals.

Your background

• You hold an MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics or Petroleum Geology.


• You must demonstrate strong geological understanding, competency, or willingness to develop it.


• You have more than 6 years of relevant experience.


• You have experience in acquisition and interpretation of wireline and LWD open-hole logs and cased-hole logging of horizontal wellbores.


• You have previous experience with subsurface operations planning and execution.


• Prior exposure to geosteering in carbonates is desirable, as is knowledge of pore pressure prediction, geomechanics, well interventions and abandonment.


• Proficiency with Geolog, Techlog, and Petrel.

What we offer

At TotalEnergies, we believe that our people are our greatest strength. Joining us means becoming part of a diverse global organization where expertise, innovation, and collaboration drive our success. We offer opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and contribute to the energy transition while benefiting from a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent remuneration practices, the base salary range for this position isDKK 725,250 to 967,000 annually,reflecting the expected level and scope of the role.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an annual performance-based bonus, pension contribution, employee share ownership program participation, wellbeing and insurance benefits, flexible working practices, training and development opportunities.

The final salary offer will be determined based on objective criteria such as qualifications, relevant experience, competencies, role scope, responsibilities, organizational needs, and market alignment.