Technology Advisor, Gas & Power Trading IT

Country United States / US City HOUSTON Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc. Domain Information Systems Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies Gas & Power Trading (TGP) and its affiliates are expanding rapidly as the company accelerates its transition toward power. This growth is driven in large part by the acquisition of diverse energy assets, including wind, solar, battery storage, and CCGTs. For TGP, this translates into a sharp increase in trading volumes, a broader geographical footprint, and an urgent need for process automation — all of which carry significant implications for IT.

Activities

In this role, you will serve as the subject‑matter expert for energy‑management systems, including physical and short‑term power‑trading platforms and their integration within the broader gas and power trading landscape. You will oversee the architecture and take a leading role in solution design within the energy‑management perimeter, ensuring effective execution. The environment will involve an optimal mix of in‑house developments and third‑party systems. As TotalEnergies continues to expand its gas and power activities—particularly in support of the company’s transition to power—you will also contribute to a major ongoing transformation program.

Ensure the effective architecture, integration, and governance of energy‑management and trading IT systems, with a strong focus on compliance, security, and alignment with global standards. Lead solution design, guide delivery teams, and advise on technology choices while supporting major transformation initiatives across the power and gas trading landscape. Contribute to project activities and ensure that all developments meet regulatory, legal, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce local and global IT standards across cybersecurity, governance, architectural design, and scalability.
• Oversee and own the architecture and transition‑to‑run activities for new projects within the energy‑systems perimeter.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of new and existing system interfaces.
• Take a lead or advisory role in energy‑management projects and contribute as needed.
• Advise on and manage the integration of systems within the power‑trading and energy‑management environment.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand complex requirements and recommend IT and business solutions, balancing global and regional needs.
• Collaborate and align with Technology Experts and Tech Leads across Trading IT on cross‑domain design and implementation initiatives.
• Coach analysts, developers, and application engineers to ensure adherence to standards and effective knowl