“For my new role in offshore wind, I’m leaning on the skills and knowledge I developed in my career in drilling & wells.”
A career review helped Chetna to see what opportunities were open to her at TotalEnergies with her transferrable skills. Find out more about her career in drilling & wells and how she’s used the skills developed in her roles to transition into offshore wind.
“I enjoy seeing projects from the start in the shipyard/Project stage right through to the operational phase.”
Lee has built a truly global career in health and safety, working on projects in Angola, China, Brazil, Singapore and the UK. His latest adventure is in Dubai where he’s working onshore for the gas midstream project Field Operations Team which is destined for Iraq.
“Switching career paths from the technical geoscience world to the business and strategy world as an economist has been both challenging and rewarding.”
Kern’s geoscience career has seen him working across the world in Trinidad and Tobago, Indonesia, Nigeria, France and the UK. He’s recently switched career paths, working as an economist for various oil & gas field projects.
"Women add huge value to technical roles. They diversify the team, bring new energy with a different point of view and bring different answers and solutions to problems."
As a geoscience specialist and now Geoscience Team Lead, Valentina believes it's important to have female engineering role models to look up to and learn from.
"My mobility experience has helped me grow rapidly. The company culture encourages challenging norms, sharing ideas, and receiving support to turn those ideas into reality."
Discover how Luke progressed from a Graduate Environmental Advisor to HSEQ Manager, where he now leads the development of a audit management system at TotalEnergies."
“When I look back at my 22 years with the Company, it’s hard to believe that I’ve travelled to five continents.”
“I love the people I work with. I get a lot of joy from helping others, particularly supporting my teams’ professional development and watching them grow as we tackle challenges.”
After joining as a Graduate Process Engineer in 2012, Jade is using her experience in Well Performance, offshore and Digital to optimise production in our Central North Sea fields.
“I am very fortunate to work alongside highly experienced professionals across all departments where there is a strong culture of collaboration & support.”
Jack Churms’ career journey is anything but ordinary. Jack joined TotalEnergies in 2020, bringing with him a unique blend of creativity, communication skills, and a passion for people. Starting as a Customer Service Advisor, Jack quickly found his stride and progressed into a sales role, now thriving as an Area Business Manager overseeing the South-East region.
"Being an Offshore Installation Manager has been one of the best things I've ever done. It's made me grow massively as a person and as a leader."
Ever wondered what an OIM does? From overseeing daily operations to managing emergency situations, an OIM's leadership is crucial in maintaining the safety of the crew, the integrity of the installation, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
“I’d strongly encourage people to attend the French classes the company offers. Learning a language can be helpful in so many aspects of your life – not just professionally.”
“I like to be challenged, and moving into offshore wind feels like an exciting new adventure”
Steph, Technical Director Offshore Wind, isn’t afraid to take the road less travelled - from smashing the glass ceiling to embracing the shift to renewables. She shares the five principles that have guided her path.
“Be yourself always & don’t be afraid to show your vulnerabilities. You are an individual with value; that’s why you were chosen for the role.”
Sales Manager David has a strong background in consumer goods, aftermarket sales and international experience. He thrives on driving new business channels, building high-performing teams and making a meaningful impact across markets.
"What I love is that digital is a continuously changing ecosystem so we’re always learning something new and pushing the boundaries of what we can do."
“Moving out of geoscience was not an easy decision but it feels good to be learning a whole new side out of the business.”
Jesse is celebrating 20 years with TotalEnergies! After a career in geoscience which took him all over the world, including Canada, France, the Middle East and the UK, he moved into a strategy role last year as Business Negotiation Lead.
"I’ve learned that you make your own path. There is no growth without some pain; and you cannot be a leader if you’re not willing to lead your own life."
“Diversity is really important here. It’s not just something on paper; it’s in the fabric of the company.”
“I’ve always found what we do fascinating – our products, markets and multi-energy activities – especially now with the energy transition and the need to decarbonise.”
“I’m curious by nature - learning new things and meeting new people really energises me!”
Discover how Emma, who studied and built a career in geoscience, is now an Audit Manager, responsible for strategic risk, financial reporting and business ethics, and the support she received changing her career path.
“The thing I love most about the role? Each day brings new challenges and opportunities!”
“If you want to develop in an area, there's always opportunity for exposure. I’ve had two notable shifts in my career.”
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