International Oil & Gas Recruitment Agency
Hire qualified oil and gas professionals worldwide.
Global Recruitment Experts is an international oil and gas recruitment agency placing permanent, contract, and executive talent across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. We support operators, EPCs, service companies, LNG producers, and refinery operators hiring across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Why Operators, EPCs, and Energy Companies Work with GRE
For over 15 years, we have helped oil and gas companies fill technical roles that are hard to source and hard to get wrong. Our consultants have direct energy sector experience, which means they understand the difference between an acceptable CV and a candidate who has actually worked offshore, on a major EPC project, or in a high-hazard refinery environment.
We work with international oil companies, national oil companies, EPC contractors, oilfield service providers, LNG producers, and refinery operators. Our process covers targeted sourcing, technical assessment, visa coordination, and relocation from initial brief through to first day on site. For companies scaling hiring across multiple regions, we also offer Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
We work with:
- International and national oil companies (IOCs and NOCs)
- EPC contractors and engineering consultancies
- Oilfield service providers
- Technology and equipment suppliers to the energy sector
- LNG producers and petrochemical refiners
Hire proven oil and gas talent worldwide.
Global Recruitment Experts delivers permanent, contract, and executive staffing for upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.
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Oil & Gas Staffing Services: Permanent, Contract and Executive
Permanent Placement
We match long-term hires to your technical requirements and project environment. Every placement goes through role-specific sourcing from global candidate pools, full credentialing and technical verification, and a single point of contact managing the process from brief to offer. We handle relocation logistics and onboarding coordination where needed.
Frequent placement regions: United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, Australia, Canada
Contract and Project Staffing
For project-based and time-limited requirements, we supply pre-screened professionals with international field experience. Assignments typically run three to 24 months, with extension or permanent conversion options available. We staff both onshore facilities and offshore platforms, including remote site mobilisation.
Current demand locations: Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Middle East offshore fields, LNG terminals in Asia-Pacific, Alberta oilsands
Executive Search
Leadership recruitment for C-suite, operations management, project directors, and senior technical roles in the energy sector. We source candidates who have delivered safely in complex, multi-jurisdiction environments and can demonstrate a track record against production targets and capital budgets.
Typical briefs include: Country Manager, VP Operations, Project Director, Drilling Manager, Chief Engineer, Head of HSE.
Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Recruitment
Technical Disciplines We Recruit
- Mechanical, piping, and pipeline engineering
- Electrical, instrumentation, and telecoms
- Process engineering, process safety, and loss prevention
- Drilling, well engineering, and petroleum engineering
- Subsea, marine, and subsurface roles
- Civil, structural, and architectural engineering
- Project controls, cost estimating, and scheduling
- HSE and environmental management
- Commissioning, completions, and start-up teams
Oil & Gas Recruitment in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Beyond
United States
Shale production in the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Bakken, offshore Gulf of Mexico developments, and a growing LNG export sector are driving consistent demand for petroleum engineers, HSE leaders, and process specialists. We place both permanent hires and contract professionals for operators and service companies across the Lower 48 and deepwater Gulf.
United Kingdom and North Sea
Decommissioning projects across the North Sea, alongside active production assets and energy transition roles, are creating sustained demand for offshore engineers, subsea specialists, inspection engineers, and HSE managers. We work with operators and tier-one contractors across the Aberdeen and London markets.
GRE’s UK office is based in Slough and covers recruitment across the UK, continental Europe, and North Sea-focused projects globally.
Canada
Alberta oilsands operations, LNG export projects on the BC coast, and offshore developments off Newfoundland and Labrador generate consistent demand for drilling engineers, completions specialists, project controls professionals, and environmental managers. We also support the growing pipeline and midstream sector in Western Canada.
GRE’s Canadian office is based in Markham, Ontario and serves employers across Western Canada, Ontario, and Atlantic Canada.
Australia and Asia-Pacific
Australia’s LNG, offshore, and energy infrastructure sectors create ongoing demand for LNG operations teams, instrument engineers, project managers, HSE leaders, and commissioning specialists. We also support hiring across Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and wider Asia-Pacific markets for petrochemical, offshore, and technical operations roles.
Middle East
Major programmes in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are driving ongoing demand for EPC project managers, refinery specialists, commissioning engineers, and technical supervisors. Both greenfield megaprojects and brownfield expansion programmes are active, with strong demand from IOC and NOC clients.
Secondary International Markets
We also support hiring in South America, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Malaysia for operators and service companies managing international project portfolios.
How Our Oil & Gas Recruitment Process Works
- Needs Assessment —
Define scope, timelines, technical requirements, and regional hiring context. - Targeted Sourcing —
Access active and passive candidates from our global oil and gas network. - Screening and Technical Evaluation —
Verify credentials, certifications, field experience, and offshore readiness. - Shortlist and Interview Coordination —
Present qualified candidates and manage the interview process. - Offer and Negotiation —
Secure the best candidate under competitive terms. - Visa and Compliance Support —
Manage immigration, work permits, and in-country regulatory requirements. - Relocation and Mobilisation —
Coordinate travel, accommodation, and site onboarding. - Post-Placement Follow-up —
Check in at 30, 60, and 90 days to confirm retention and performance.
Recent Oil & Gas Recruitment Results
US Gulf Coast LNG Operator
Placed 28 commissioning specialists in 90 days across instrumentation, process, and electrical disciplines.
Middle East Refinery Expansion
Placed 20 senior engineers across mechanical, piping, and process safety disciplines in under four months, across two sites.
Asia-Pacific Offshore Project
Filled 15 subsea and drilling roles ahead of first oil, including subsea engineers, drilling supervisors, and a completions manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you recruit for both onshore and offshore roles?
Yes. We place technical and leadership talent in onshore facilities, offshore platforms, FPSO vessels, and remote project sites. Our consultants have direct experience across both environments and can advise on candidate profiles, compensation benchmarks, and mobilisation logistics for each.
How quickly can you present candidates?
For contract and urgent permanent roles, we typically deliver a shortlist within seven to 14 business days. Mobilisation timelines depend on visa processing requirements for the destination country. We will give you a realistic timeline at the start of the brief, not an optimistic one.
Which oil and gas sectors do you cover?
We recruit across upstream, midstream, and downstream, including LNG, petrochemicals, pipeline, and refinery operations. We also place talent in energy transition and renewable integration roles for companies managing a hybrid portfolio of conventional and low-carbon assets.
Do you assist with visas and relocation?
Yes. We manage the full process including immigration applications, work permit coordination, travel logistics, and housing for international placements. Our in-house compliance team handles in-country requirements for all primary markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Do you recruit in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia?
Yes. These are our four primary markets. We have offices in Canada and the UK, and established candidate networks across the US and Australia. For employers hiring across multiple geographies simultaneously, we can coordinate a single search spanning all four markets.
Do you support urgent project hiring?
Yes. We support urgent contract, project, and permanent hiring for operators, EPCs, service companies, LNG facilities, refineries, and offshore projects. For urgent searches, we prioritise candidates with verified certifications, relevant site experience, and realistic availability.
Have a question we have not answered? Talk to one of our oil and gas consultants directly.
Ready to Build Your Oil & Gas Team?
Energy projects run on tight schedules and tighter margins. Delays in senior hiring affect commissioning timelines, production targets, and capital expenditure performance.
GRE supports permanent, contract, and executive oil and gas recruitment across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Before we shortlist, we verify technical certifications, field experience, offshore readiness, and track record in high-hazard environments.
Whether you are staffing an LNG facility, scaling refinery operations, or mobilising an offshore drilling team, we deliver vetted energy professionals prepared for complex, multi-jurisdiction projects.
