Data Manager

Context & Environment

Geosciences and Reservoir project package is key to the successful execution of the greenfield GranMorgu project, a total investment of 10.5 BUSD, involving the development of two fields, Sapakara and Krabdagu, with four reservoirs over water depths ranging from 100 to 1400 meters. The development plan includes a total gas re-injection scheme, complemented by water injection using a WAG (Water Alternate Gas) injection scheme. Two drilling ships will be mobilized to drill 32 subsea wells (16 Oil Producers, 13 WAG, 2 Gas Injectors, 1 Water Injector) featuring complex lateral reservoir sections. First Oil is anticipated between April and June 2028. Relationships with authorities’ partners and stakeholders are key factors for the project success, they often involve exchange of sensitive data. The abovementioned drilling operations shall require an effective workflow for exchanging well data to be set up, tested and documented.

Activities

1. Comply with the Company’s and Subsidiary HSEQ and sustainability principles
2. Geoscience Data Management (Studies and Operations)

1. Prepare, maintain and optimize data environments supporting geoscience studies and subsurface operations.
2. Ensure storage, quality control, integrity, consistency and traceability of geoscience data (wells, seismic, reservoir, production-related datasets and all other relevant data).
3. Verify the quality and relevance of geoscience data loaded into interpretation and study projects.
4. Perform data search, consolidation and validation across internal and external databases.
5. Support data capitalization, retention and archival in accordance with Company data management rules.
6. Contribute to the definition, testing and documentation of well drilling data workflows, ensuring readiness for operations.
7. Support secure exchange of geoscience data internally and externally with partners, contractors and authorities (Data Room).

1. Data Governance and Compliance

1. Implement and apply Geoscience data governance rules at subsidiary level.
2. Contribute and maintain to the Data Management Plan (DMP) in coordination with HQ data governance teams.
3. Ensure compliance with data security, confidentiality and access rights policies, particularly for sensitive subsurface and operational data.
4. Monitor data lifecycle activities including storage, deduplication and archiving.

1. Data Valorization & Digital Enablement

1. Contribute to geoscience data valorisation through visualization, reporting and analytics solutions (Power BI, Geographic Information Systems GIS, SharePoint).
2. Participate in the deployment and adoption of digital data platforms and standards (e.g. Open Subsurface Data Universe OSDU, cloud-based solutions).
3. Provide technical input for improving data accessibility, interoperability and usability for geoscientists.
4. Document and disseminate technical best practices related to data management and digital workflows.

1. Transversal Coordination and Technical Interface

1. Act as a technical interface between geoscience users and IT/IS teams for data and digital solutions.
2. Translate geoscience technical needs into clear data and IT requirements.
3. Support testing, qualification and deployment of geoscience and data management tools in the subsidiary.
4. Contribute to scopes of work and associated Requests for Services (RFS) with corporate and HQ stakeholders from a technical perspective.
5. Support operational readiness for drilling and subsurface activities, ensuring data workflows are robust, tested and documented.

Candidate Profile

Education: Master in Geo data management, Data Engineering school or Data Sciences.

Professional Experience: 

• 5 years’ professional experience. 
• Strong exposure to studies and/or operational data workflows. 
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination, preferably in project or start‑up contexts. 

Tools & Technical skills: 

• Familiarity with data platforms, visualization/Business Intelligence (BI), GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and collaborative environments (SharePoint). 
• Awareness of digital standards and platforms (e.g. OSDU, Cloud environments). 
• Knowledge of geoscience tools (e.g. Petrel, Geolog).
• Knowledge of unix and High-Performance Computation (HPC) environments.
• Python scripting or automation skills are an asset.

Soft skills: 

• Fluent English (written and spoken); Dutch/French are assets. 
• Strong organization, rigor, and communication skills. 
• Ability to coordinate, facilitate and interact with multiple stakeholders. 
• Proactive, adaptable, service‑oriented and resilient mindset. 
• Strong team spirit and commitment to both operational and study support.

Additional Information

Domain: Geoscience & Reservoir

Type of contract: Fixed term position

Experience: Minimum 6 years

Employer company: TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.