Job description
Context & Environment
The Job holder is a key part of the Exploration division reporting to the Exploration Manager. They will be part of the Asset Team working in Suriname with following job dimension:
- Perform and assures geological interpretation quality and integrity.
- Has frequent interactions with the Exploration Manager and relevant other entities (Operation team, Drilling team, HSSE team, HQ…).
- Contribute to asset value creation and life through participation to TCMs and other technical presentations to partners, authorities
- Contributes to building the technical inputs for internal decision gates and management reviews.
- Provides recommendations on work program to de-risk prospectivity.
- Takes an active part in operations preparation with full awareness of HSE impact of the job (shallow hazard, depth and pore pressure prediction …).
- Contributes to prospect evaluations (volumes, risks) with a special focus on geometry (seismic (re)-processing/imaging and interpretation), in alignment with assurance methodology.
- Provides input to Basin Mastering.
Activities
As a Confirmed Exploration Geoscientist, you will have the opportunity to work on seismic interpretation, supporting investment decisions through robust assessments. You will also assist in the preparation and operational monitoring of wells and seismic activities, in close collaboration with operational entities, while ensuring strict implementation of the Company’s HSE rules.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support the Exploration in all activities of the team which includes the preparation and operational monitoring of wells and seismic activities.
- Participate in the execution of exploration operations and ensure compliance with standards.
- Prepare technical files and reports for JV stakeholders and authorities.
- Facilitate the sharing and integration of regional knowledge to enhance technical quality.
- Maintain strong relationship with America HUB of Houston.
- Participate in the evaluation of exploration potential in assigned asset team.
- Contribute to the technical evaluation of 2G prospects (resource uncertainties and risk assessment) in collaboration with cross-functional entities.
Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Geosciences or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in exploration or related geoscience roles.
- Foundational earth sciences skills, digital and modeling experience, and practical knowledge of geological tools and methods.
- Experience in exploration methodologies, seismic interpretation, and geological modeling for exploration.
- Strong sense of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking are key to success in Exploration.
- Open-minded with strong collaboration and transversal teamwork skills.
- Fluent in English and Dutch
Source: TotalEnergies careers — original posting · last checked 14 Nov 2026.