Context & Environment

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore.

Today, thanks to an international openness, a political and economic stability and strong competences in the financing of commodity trading and shipping, Switzerland has a leading position in international commodity trade.

This is why TotalEnergies installed naturally its European trading hub across oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity in Geneva, which now bring together very large teams around trading activities: Trading & Shipping (T&S) and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP).

T&S is a trading company in charge of all physical trading and shipping of crude oil and refined products on behalf of the TotalEnergies Company. It has been an active participant all over the supply chain as well as on the derivatives paper market in order to manage the market risk for a long time). As such, it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution.

Activities

Are you curious about how innovation, digital tools and emerging technologies can transform one of the most dynamic areas of the energy sector?

TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping operates at the heart of global energy markets, across oil, gas, power and LNG. In this fast-moving environment, innovation is not theoretical: it is a way to identify new opportunities, improve decision-making, strengthen collaboration and support the transformation of our trading activities.

The Trading Innovation Lab, TILT, was created to accelerate this ambition. It acts as a hub connecting business teams, digital experts, startups, technology providers, academic institutions and internal communities around concrete innovation initiatives.

As an Innovation Lab Intern, you will contribute to the development of this ecosystem and help turn ideas into visible, structured and engaging initiatives. You will work in an international trading environment, interact with stakeholders across commodities and functions, and support projects that bring innovation closer to the business.

This internship is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to combine innovation, communication, project coordination and business exposure in a global energy trading context.

1. Innovation Community & Stakeholder Engagement

You will help animate and grow the TILT innovation community across TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the organization of innovation events, talks, workshops and short courses
• Helping identify relevant themes, speakers and contributors linked to digital transformation, AI, emerging technologies and energy trading
• Coordinating with internal teams across gas, power, oil, LNG and support functions
• Contributing to the engagement of internal audiences and helping increase participation in TILT initiatives
• Supporting relationships with external partners such as startups, technology providers and academic institutions

2. Innovation Events & Project Coordination

You will contribute to the planning and smooth execution of TILT activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining the Innovation Lab events calendar
• Coordinating logistics, agendas, registrations and follow-up actions
• Supporting the preparation of workshops and collaborative sessions
• Tracking actions, feedback and outcomes after events
• Helping ensure that innovation initiatives are well structured, visible and delivered on time

3. Communication & Content

You will help make innovation initiatives clear, visible and engaging for internal audiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and updating internal communication content related to TILT activities
• Contributing to internal web pages, event descriptions, newsletters or community updates
• Translating complex innovation topics into clear and accessible messages
• Working with IT, web and communication teams to improve digital tools and user experience
• Ensuring that information, registrations and content are accurate and up to date

4. Innovation Lab Operations

You will support the day-to-day running of the Innovation Lab and help create a professional and engaging experience for participants.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the organization and readiness of lab spaces, equipment and materials
• Ensuring smooth execution of events, workshops and collaborative sessions
• Helping improve internal processes and ways of working for the lab
• Bringing ideas to make the innovation community more active, visible and impactful

Candidate Profile

You are currently pursuing a Master’s degree or equivalent in Innovation, Business, Digital Transformation, Communications, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management or a related field.

You are curious, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment. You enjoy connecting people, structuring ideas and turning concepts into concrete actions.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong interest in innovation, digital transformation, emerging technologies and energy markets
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organization and project coordination skills
• Previous experience in event coordination or event management is a plus
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership
• A service-oriented approach and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in preparing clear content, presentations or internal communication materials
• Fluency in English; French or another language would be a plus

A tri-partite internship agreement is mandatory.

What You Will Gain

This internship will give you exposure to a global trading environment and to the way innovation is developed, promoted and embedded inside a large international organization.

You will have the opportunity to work with business teams, digital experts and external innovation partners, while developing practical skills in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communication and community building.

You will join a team where curiosity, initiative and reliability matter, and where your contribution can help make innovation more visible and impactful across Trading & Shipping.

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.

Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development, and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

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