Geophysicist

About the role

The Geophysics discipline within TotalEnergies Suriname supports the development of the greenfield GranMorgu project, which includes the Sapakara and Krabdagu fields. The role works under senior geoscientists to prepare, monitor, and deliver development wells and associated geophysical studies.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in defining well objectives, seismic targets, reservoir quality prediction, net sand content and data‑acquisition strategy for development wells.
• Participate in geo‑steering activities by providing geophysical inputs to ensure well objectives are met.
• Integrate drilled‑well data and update the 2G&R synthesis with new information.
• Construct and maintain the geophysics database in collaboration with data managers.
• Identify, prepare and follow‑up on geophysical studies relevant to each field.
• Collaborate with headquarters specialists on seismic processing, inversion, petro‑elastic modelling, reservoir characterization and 4D monitoring.
• Contribute to geophysical synthesis work and ensure quality control and consistency of results.
• Support the evaluation and quantification of volumes in place.

Required profile

• Degree in geophysics, earth sciences or a related discipline.
• Ability to work under supervision of senior geoscientists and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to data quality.

Required skills

• Seismic processing
• Seismic inversion
• Petroelastic modelling
• Reservoir characterization
• 4D monitoring
• Geo‑steering
• Geophysics database management