Principal Geoscientist

TotalEnergies Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

HSA contributions

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Life insurance

Parental leave

Education assistance

Fitness subsidy

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a Senior Geoscientist in Houston to autonomously generate, mature and evaluate exploration plays and prospects. You will support exploration teams across regions, promoting innovative ideas based on extensive oil and gas experience.

The role includes coaching junior geoscientists, integrating G&G data for play definition, and delivering documented assessments with uncertainties. Expect a dynamic, collaborative environment with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a rigorous approach to geology and geophysics (G&G), strong listening skills, the ability to challenge established paradigms, and openness to new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical contribution (interpretation at the workstation, prospect evaluation).
• Strong contribution to efficient drilling of exploration wells. Ensure post-drilling results align with pre-drilling estimates.
• Deliver high ranked prospects following internal processes, guides, and rules.
• Guarantee consistency and proper integration of G&G data for play/prospect generation and maturation.
• Deliver documented assessment of prospects (uncertainty on volumes and risks).
• Propose adequate data acquisitions and studies to reduce risks for promising plays.
• Integrate and synthesize all relevant G&G data supporting play definition.
• Perform basin synthesis studies focusing on description and risking of petroleum systems.

Skills

Rigorous G&G

Autonomy & Collaboration

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

Education

Master/PhD or Eng in Petroleum Geoscience

Job description

The Senior Geoscientist performs autonomously in the generation, maturation, and evaluation of exploration plays and prospects and ensures the preparation and follow-up of the work program assigned to an exploration asset.

As a key technical contributor within the Region/Entity, the role supports an Exploration Team involved in Regional Synthesis, New Ventures, Portfolio Maturation, or Operations follow-up. Responsibilities include generating new geological concepts and promoting innovative ideas based on extensive oil and gas exploration experience. Basin knowledge must cover at least two of the following five regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa.

During the assignment within the Region/Entity, the role may transition between teams within the assigned HUB based on business needs and priorities.

Responsibilities also includeleading and overseeing all technical aspects of interpretation, promoting technical excellence and supporting sound exploration decisions .

Activities:

• Direct technical contribution (interpretation at the workstation, prospect evaluation),
• Strong contribution to the efficient drilling of exploration wells. Works to ensure acceptable conformity of post-drilling results with pre-drilling estimates. and
• Promotes new ideas through effective communication.
• Screen areas and/or opportunities to deliver a pertinent & documented recommendation, positive or negative.
• Deliver high ranked prospects following internal processes, guide & manuals, and rules.
• Guarantee the consistency and the proper integration of G&G data for play/prospect generation and maturation.
• Deliver documented assessment of prospects (full range of uncertainty on volumes and risks).
• Propose adequate data acquisitions and studies to reduce risks and range of uncertainties for the most promising plays and
• Ensure the effective communication of main recent findings in terms of regional knowledge and evolution of technical tools and
• methods.
• Act as a technical coach/mentor for junior exploration geoscientists of his/her team.
• Actively contribute to the building / consolidation of TOTAL knowledge / know-how in the Exploration domain.
• Autonomy is expected in the role
• Capitalize on insights gained from studies conducted at various scales through the development of reference documents, strengthening TotalEnergies’ exploration knowledge and experience. Share study results with the company’s exploration community and corporate management.
• Provide hands-on technical coaching and mentoring to junior geoscientists to support their professional development, representing up to 10% of the role’s time.
• Identify opportunities for subject matter expert (SME) support and recommend SME involvement when appropriate.
• I ntegrate 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.

Experience:

At least 10 years geoscience or exploration experience.

Education:

Master or PhD or Engineering Degree in Petroleum Geoscience.

Skills:

• Demonstrates a rigorous approach to geology and geophysics (G&G), strong listening skills, the ability to challenge established paradigms, and openness to new ideas.
• Works autonomously, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, and effectively integrates multiple geoscience disciplines and scales to assess and develop prospectivity. Maintains a strong internal technical network to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborates effectively as a team player, actively shares technical knowledge, and contributes to the technical development and mentoring of peers and junior geoscientists.

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.

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.

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.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

International Consideration

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