Job Description

Country
France
City
COURBEVOIE
Workplace location
COURBEVOIE(PLD)-COUPOLE(FRA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies OneTech
Domain
Maintenance / Inspection / Technology
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

🔥 Context & Challenges

TotalEnergies is strengthening its thermal and combustion engineering capabilities to address the challenges of the energy transition
The actions carried out in this role will have a direct and positive impact on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Within the Technology Technical Line of OneTech, TotalEnergies’ scientific and engineering branch, you will provide expertise across all Company businesses — from technology R&D programs to operational support of assets, including assistance throughout all project phases (new projects and revamping).

? Working Environment

• Contribution to the technology reference framework for thermal and combustion equipment (General Specifications, Guidelines and Manuals),
• In close cooperation with Corporate Procurement, leading the qualification of new suppliers,
• Integration into a team of around 20 specialists, operating in a truly international environment (over 130 countries),
• Strong interaction with process engineering, piping, valves, pressure equipment, corrosion & materials, instrumentation, rotating equipment and electrical disciplines.

🔎 Technology Scope

• Refineries, petrochemicals, polymers, offshore & onshore facilities
• Process furnaces, steam boilers, burners, thermal oil heaters, oxidizers, flares
• Waste heat recovery on gas turbines & combined cycles
• Low‑carbon combustion hydrogen, ammonia, biomass, oxy‑combustion, CO₂ capture
• Low‑NOx combustion
• Electric boilers & heaters

Activities

🛠️ Main Responsibilities

1. Technology Research & Development

• Develop and steer technologies aimed at CO₂ emission reduction
• Work on hydrogen, ammonia, biomass, oxy‑combustion, CO₂ capture, heat‑to‑power conversion and renewables

2. Early Project Phases

• Recommend optimal thermal designs
• Propose decarbonization solutions heat recovery, electrification, low‑carbon fuels, CO₂ capture

3. Project Execution

• Support project engineering in the specification and design of thermal equipment
• Participate in design reviews, supplier clarifications, inspections and manufacturing follow‑up

4. Operational Support

• Ensure availability, reliability and energy efficiency of equipment
• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, technical recommendations and lessons learned

5. Additional Activities

• Technical qualification of suppliers
• Participation in international standardization and technology watch
• Drafting and updating the technical reference framework
• Contribution to internal training programs

🎯 What We Offer

• A key role in the energy transition
• Broad exposure: projects, operations, R&D, standardization
• A stimulating and international technical environment
• Significant career development opportunities

Candidate Profile

🎓 Profile Required

Technical Skills

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in thermal engineering and combustion
• Strong knowledge of API, ISO, ASME, NFPA codes and standards
• Ability to operate in an industrial and international environment
• Fluent French and English; Dutch is a plus
• Proven experience in project study phases or operations in the Oil & Gas sector, and in applied R&D for CO₂ emission reduction

✨ Soft Skills

Organization & interpersonal skills

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities
• Agility and adaptability to diverse project contexts

Teamwork & international exposure

• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments

Analysis & decision‑making

• Anticipation of technical issues
• Ability to make fast, sound decisions in complex situations

Communication

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to interact with internal and external clients, peers, suppliers and contractors

Specific environments

• Ability to intervene on platforms, in confined areas and during furnace inspections

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

At TotalEnergies, engineers and technical experts play a key role in shaping the energy of tomorrow.
Our ambition is to be a leading player in the energy transition by delivering energy that is reliable, affordable and increasingly low‑carbon. Operating in more than 130 countries, our 100,000+ employees tackle complex industrial, technological and operational challenges every day to build a more sustainable energy future.

Joining TotalEnergies means working on high‑impact projects at the crossroads of engineering, innovation and performance. You will contribute to demanding industrial environments, benefit from cutting‑edge technologies, and continuously develop your expertise within a culture driven by operational excellence, safety, inclusion and knowledge sharing.

Here, your technical skills make a real difference — today and for the energy systems of tomorrow.