Senior Research & Technology Engineer – COConversion Process

The CO2 Utilization department oversees Research and Technology activities pertaining to Efuel (thermoconversion, electro-conversion and new reactors), ex-situ mineralization and other CO2-based molecules. Most of the technical team is located in Belgium while a small team is based in Houston to open to the world and pilot the activity. The job will combine a general role as technical referent in Houston CO2 Utilization team across the whole CO2 Utilization activity and a more specific dimension on specific R&T studies and projects.

• Act as CO2 Utilization technical referent in Houston CO2 Techno Hub Team
• Scout for new technologies
• Review technical documentation (publication, reports,…) and prepare short feedback for the Houston management
• Provide assistance to answer adhoc technical questions
• Understand and establish connections with the local actors active in the domain
• Participate to meetings with external stakeholders (licensors, contractors, academics,…)
• Participate to local relevant conferences
• Act as primary technical focal point in CO2 conversion Start-Ups and innovation ecosystem scouting
• Participate to start-ups screening and follow-up
• Assist the Houston scouting team by providing quick and sound technical feedback when required and make the link with expert network in HQ
• Act as a link between CO2 Techno Hub CODIR in Houston and the CO2 Utilization labs and engineering workforce in Belgium
• Keep an overview of the overall projects handled by the technical team in Belgium
• Alert the management in Houston in case of weak signals
• Assist in prioritizing and arbitrating subjects especially during the budget period
• Coordinate CO2 conversion R&D studies and projects:
  • Propose and define projects in agreement with internal and external stakeholders and partners
  • Coordinate and follow-up projects
  • Coordinate all stakeholders involved, including third parties
  • Analyze and validate generated results
  • Report and communicate results to stakeholders

• PHD, master's degree or equivalent in CO2 conversion related domain (chemical, process, catalysts, …)
• Ability to work effectively across the globe from US
• Well organized, rigorous, autonomous and good ability for synthesis
• Minimum 10 years experience

At Total Energies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic work spaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. Total Energies Renewables USA currently has offices in San Francisco, Boston, Austin, Houston, and NYC.

Total Energies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

Total Energies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.