Production Methods Manager

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies in Malaysia seeks an experienced senior leader to drive offshore-to-onshore production performance, asset integrity, and safety across assets. You will influence executives, regulators, and JV partners while aligning operations with TotalEnergies' global standards.

Apply with a proven track record in offshore oil & gas leadership, and be prepared to steer cross-functional teams in dynamic, high-pressure environments to deliver sustainable production improvements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of offshore oil & gas experience.
• 3–5 years as Offshore Installation Manager (OIM).
• Strong leadership in senior roles and proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Influence high-level decision-making with senior leadership.
• Drive operational excellence and align offshore/onshore operations with standards.
• Interface with regulators and JV partners on performance and compliance.
• Provide an integrated view across operations, maintenance, projects, HSE, and stakeholders.
• Lead across functions and manage contractor performance to meet safety and production goals.
• Be at the forefront of production-critical decision-making to maximise asset availability.

Skills

Leadership

Offshore oil & gas

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Regulatory interface

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ready to bring your offshore leadership expertise onshore and shape the future of production operations?

Join our Production Operations team in a high-impact role where your operational experience, leadership, and technical expertise will directly influence production performance, asset integrity, operational excellence, and the safe delivery of offshore production across our assets.

Activities

• Influence the highest levels of decision-making by working closely with senior leadership and presenting operational strategies, improvement initiatives, and business-critical recommendations that directly impact asset performance.
• Drive operational excellence and cultural transformation by aligning existing offshore and onshore operations with TotalEnergies' global standards, best practices, and performance expectations.
• Serve as a key interface with regulators and JV partners, representing the organization in strategic discussions on production performance, operational challenges, compliance, and value-creation opportunities.
• Take ownership of the bigger picture, providing an integrated view across operations, maintenance, projects, HSE, and stakeholder requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and optimized production delivery.
• Lead and influence across functions, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver operational commitments, close critical actions, achieve compliance requirements, and meet performance objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance and accountability, ensuring third-party service providers consistently meet TotalEnergies' operational, technical, and safety standards.
• Be at the forefront of production-critical decision-making, navigating complex operational challenges, balancing competing priorities, and delivering timely solutions that maximize asset availability, reliability, and production efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) with 15+ years of offshore oil & gas experience, including 3-5 years as an Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) and a proven track record in senior leadership roles. Current and former OIMs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Respected operational leader with deep offshore experience and the ability to influence senior management, regulators, JV partners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve business and production objectives.

Strong problem solver and decision-maker, capable of identifying operational gaps, managing complex challenges, and delivering practical solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and production performance.

Broad cross-functional expertise with a holistic understanding of operations, maintenance, projects, HSE, and asset performance, enabling effective integration of competing priorities and stakeholder requirements.

Thrives in high-pressure operational environments, combining technical credibility, strong communication skills, and collaborative leadership to drive execution excellence and sustainable results.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.