Employee stories

Hear from some of our people about their diverse career journeys at TotalEnergies.

“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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Luke Whittaker Employee Story

"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."

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“When I look back at my 22 years with the Company, it’s hard to believe that I’ve travelled to five continents.”

Gareth Aldren, Offshore Wind Asset Manager, has had a fascinating career journey with TotalEnergies, joining as a Graduate Geophysicist, moving into Commercial and now into Offshore Wind – all whilst travelling the world, working on diverse projects.
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“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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“Diversity is really important here. It’s not just something on paper; it’s in the fabric of the company.”

Melih Polat, Industrial Sales Manager, tells us about his career journey with TotalEnergies and how working with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and nationalities brings a wealth of experience to the table.
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“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.”

Alex has enjoyed a real mix of roles in his 20+ year career with us – from logistics to service station retail. He now leads our Bitumen department, which is one of the major players in the UK market.
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