
About this role
Are you looking to start your career in geosciences in an international and highly technical environment? Join our teams in Houston and contribute to subsurface analysis and understanding across oil and gas assets, including deepwater fields. As a VIE, you will work as a junior geologist supporting experienced teams.
The role focuses on the Geoscience & Reservoir domain at TotalEnergies E&P USA. You will help optimize field development and production decisions through detailed subsurface work on active assets. The position is based at the Houston-Louisiana Street workplace.
This VIE contract runs for 18 months and includes flatshare accommodation provided by the affiliate. The program targets candidates with less than 3 years of experience who meet the eligibility criteria for international volunteering. All applications must be submitted in English.
Check eligibility and country specifics on the official Business France VIE website before applying. The opportunity places you directly within operational teams handling exploration and production challenges in the United States.
Requirements
- Less than 3 years of experience in geosciences or reservoir-related work
- Strong background in geology or earth sciences
- Eligibility for the VIE international volunteering program
Responsibilities
- Contribute to subsurface analysis and understanding across oil and gas assets including deepwater fields
- Support experienced teams in optimizing field development and production decisions
- Perform geological interpretation and reservoir characterization tasks under guidance
- Assist with data integration from seismic, well logs, and production information
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for asset team reviews
Benefits
- Flatshare accommodation provided by the affiliate
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