TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, etc.

 What does this temporary/contract Communications role look like?

 It's about developing and implementing effective communications strategies for internal and external communications and public relations with the local community.

 It's interacting with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.

 It's being a part of a great team and having the opportunity to make an impact.

What does it take to be a temporary/contract Communications/PR Specialist?

 It is about being able to facilitate, lead, and/or assist in various communications activities as well as being able to go into the local community and be the face of TotalEnergies in the region.  It requires drive, initiative, and creativity.

 Discover the concrete impact of the position through the levers of Community and Care!

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 * Drive effective communications initiatives to provide updates to employees and local stakeholders about the key Port Arthur Platform issues
 * Influence Platform leadership on strategic projects to ensure effective communications with all external and internal stakeholders
 * Resolve sensitive and complex public relation matters involving competing stakeholders and company reputation
 * Independently create/write, edit, proofread, fact-check, and coordinate production of communications in multiple media and formats
 * Consistently and autonomously create accurate, clear, complete, communications which are grammatically correct and carry a consistent tone
 * Provide critical expertise for the development of public relations, including press releases, newspaper articles, fact sheets, talking points, website content, issue statements, Q&A's, etc.
 * Lead the planning and preparation for site celebration and milestone events with full responsibility and independence
 * Ensure overall message and communication materials adhere to the corporate branding requirements and standards
 * Coordinate with TotalEnergies Corporate Communication Team to produce press releases, holding statements, and other internal and external communication 
 * Provide referential expertise in the field of public relations for the Incident Command Team during times of crisis.

As one of TotalEnergies' six refining and petrochemicals platforms worldwide, the Port Arthur Platform has a daily processing capacity of over 200,000 barrels per day and is our largest facility in the United States. The refinery can process heavy crude oil as well as lighter domestic crudes. It also has a dedicated unit to produce low-sulfur fuels, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We own a steam cracker in a joint venture with BASF that can transform a wide range of feedstocks such as ethane, propane, butane and naphtha into ethylene, propylene, butadiene, and other chemical raw materials.

The heartbeat of our site is made up of the talented people who always put safety first, showing pioneering spirit, that are performance minded, whilst respecting each other and standing together. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Communications team on a temporary basis. If you are resilient, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for organization and effective communication we want to hear from you!

Experience: 

*Bachelor’s degree in communications with a Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or journalism 

*OR Minimum 10 years’ experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or journalism

Skills: 
*Knowledge of communications and marketing practices preferred.
 * Exceptional writing and editing skills, including persuasive writing, editing for content, format, style, grammar and proofing.
 * Strong interpersonal and verbal skills and must be able to interact with all levels of employees.
 * Ability to translate complex topics into terms easily understood by broad audiences.
 * Efficiency in project and time management.
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
 * Highly organized with the ability to work well under pressure and be highly productive.
 * Extended hours required to execute events and answer media inquiries.
 * Preferred Experience: Video Production capabilities, Graphic Design, Web Development.