Job Description

Country France City PAU

Area

64 - Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Workplace location PAU-CSTJF(FRA) Employer company TotalEnergies OneTech Domain Geoscience & Reservoir Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies is looking for an Experienced 3D/4D Seismic Processing Geophysicist.

Whitin the Geophysics Imaging & Characterization (GIC) entity, you will contribute to the exploration, development and optimization effort of our assets through state-of-the-art subsurface imaging and monitoring in challenging geological environment with complex and subtle traps.

Your role will be primarily to supervise and perform 3D/4D processing projects in close connection with specialists of the geophysical line of work: seismic acquisition, processing, imaging, quantitative interpretation, 4D monitoring.

Activities

As an Experienced 3D/4D Seismic Processing Geophysicist, you will be in charge in particular of:

• Design & contribute to the scope of work definition integrating the objective of the projects in cooperation with our stakeholders
• Create and update the processing sequences in collaboration with the processing specialists and contractors.
• Perform hands-on 3D/4D signal processing & QC, and/or seismic imaging, of seismic datasets in terms of quality, deadlines and costs using commercial software.
• Supervise 3D/4D seismic processing carried out externally by various Seismic Processing & Imaging Contractors, optimizing quality using in-house tools, deadlines & costs and managing communication with clients.
• Manage multiple projects autonomously & simultaneously
• Contribute to the evolution of the tools in close connection with R&D teams
• Follow up & monitor technology evolution of contractor & peer/partner operations
• Responsible of technical part of the Call For Tender process.
• Liaise with seismic acquisition, seismic imaging and seismic inversion colleagues & support operations ensuring optimum fit-for-purpose data quality is provided safely during acquisition
• Promote main results internally and externally at all levels
• Manage HPC resources with other users to maximize efficient throughput
• Contribute to Asset Team JV Partner meetings & workshops as requested / required.
• Support, mentor & train (on-the-job) all junior members of the team.

The position holder, in cooperation with his/her Team Leader / Processing or Imaging Specialist, will also occasionally be involved in other activities such as tenders, selection and following contractors, improvement of methodological studies and knowledge in acquisition and/or processing (market development and mentoring).

Candidate Profile

Holding a Master’s degree (MSc) or a PhD in Physics, Geophysics, or an equivalent scientific discipline, you have significant experience of at least 10 years in 3D/4D seismic processing and imaging. You are comfortable working in an international environment and have a strong command of professional English.

Recognized for your technical leadership, autonomy, and team-oriented mindset, you demonstrate rigor, accountability, and a pragmatic approach to project execution. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you are able to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders.

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.