Oil , Gas & Energy Recruitment
TS International places specialist oil, gas, and energy professionals across upstream, midstream, and
downstream operations — GCC, Africa, Asia, and global project sites.
MARKET INSIGHT
Oil and gas operations tolerate no margin for error — in safety, in compliance, or in the quality of the people on site. Hiring the wrong candidate in a safety-critical environment is not just a commercial risk; it is an operational one.
TS International has over 30 years of experience placing specialist professionals across the global oil and gas industry — upstream exploration and production, midstream pipeline and LNG operations, and downstream refining and petrochemicals. With 15+ years established in the UAE and offices in the UK, Germany, Poland, and India, we are ideally positioned to serve the energy sector's most demanding recruitment requirements.
Our consultants understand the regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and operational requirements that are non-negotiable in this sector. We apply rigorous screening and verification processes to every candidate — professional certifications, safety tickets, trade qualifications, and employment history — as standard. We recruit for individual specialist placements and deploy large, fully mobilised project site teams for construction, commissioning, and turnaround programmes.
WHAT WE DELIVER
Rigorous candidate verification — safety tickets (BOSIET, HUET, OPITO, IWCF, IADC), certifications, and employment history confirmed as standard
Full contractor mobilisation — visa coordination, work permits, medical verification, and in-house payroll management
Large-volume site team deployment for EPC, commissioning, and turnaround programmes
Active pipelines across upstream, midstream, downstream, offshore, and project delivery disciplines
Coverage across GCC NOC environments including ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, and QatarEnergy
Discreet executive search for VP, Asset Manager, Country Manager, and C-level oil and gas leadership
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS
Upstream — Exploration & Production
Petroleum / Reservoir Engineer — Reservoir modelling, production optimisation, and field development
Drilling Engineer — Well design, drilling programme management, and technical supervision
Well Site Geologist — Geological monitoring, formation evaluation, and wellsite reporting
Geophysicist — Seismic interpretation, subsurface mapping, and exploration analysis
Production Engineer — Well performance optimisation and production surveillance
Completion Engineer — Well completion design, perforation, and stimulation programmes
Subsea Engineer — Subsea infrastructure design, installation, and integrity management
Midstream — Pipelines, LNG & Processing
Pipeline Engineer — Pipeline design, integrity, cathodic protection, and inspection
LNG Process Engineer — Liquefaction, regasification, and LNG terminal operations
Instrumentation & Control Engineer — Process control systems, DCS, SCADA, and safety instrumentation
Rotating Equipment Engineer — Compressors, pumps, turbines, and mechanical integrity
Corrosion & Materials Engineer — Corrosion control, materials selection, and integrity management
Pipeline Commissioning Engineer — Pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up
Downstream — Refining & Petrochemicals
Refinery Process Engineer — Process unit optimisation, troubleshooting, and yield improvement
Chemical / Petrochemical Engineer — Reaction engineering, plant design, and process development
Static Equipment Engineer — Pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and fixed equipment integrity
Reliability Engineer — Asset reliability strategy, RCM, and maintenance optimisation
HSE Manager (Oil & Gas) — Safety management systems, process safety, and regulatory compliance
Plant Commissioning Manager — Refinery and petrochemical plant commissioning and start-up
Project Delivery & Operations
Oil & Gas Project Manager — EPC project delivery, contractor management, and schedule control
Construction Manager (Oil & Gas) — Onshore and offshore construction supervision
Cost Engineer / Quantity Surveyor — Project cost control, estimating, and contract management
Operations Manager (Oil & Gas) — Field operations leadership and production performance
QAQC Inspector — Quality assurance, inspection, and non-conformance management
Turnaround / Shutdown Manager — Planned maintenance shutdown planning and execution
Offshore & Marine
Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) — Platform management, safety, and operations authority
Tool Pusher / Driller — Rig floor operations supervision and drilling crew leadership
Marine Coordinator (Oil & Gas) — Vessel management, marine logistics, and offshore support
Offshore HSE Advisor — Offshore safety management, permit-to-work, and emergency response
WHY TSI
30+ years in energy recruitment — we understand the safety, technical, and operational standards that distinguish a credible candidate from a risk
Specialist verification processes for safety-critical roles: certifications, safety tickets, and employment history confirmed as non-negotiable standard practice
Full in-house contractor mobilisation capability — visa, medical, payroll, and work permits managed under one roof
Active NOC recruitment experience: ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, and regional national oil company environments
Large-volume site team deployment for EPC, commissioning, turnaround, and greenfield project programmes
Geographic reach across the Arabian Gulf, North and West Africa, Southeast Asia, UK North Sea, and Central Asia
FAQs
Do you recruit across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas?
Yes. TSI recruits across the entire oil and gas value chain — upstream exploration and production, midstream pipeline and LNG processing, and downstream refining and petrochemicals. We also recruit for EPC contractors, specialist service companies, and technology providers serving all three segments.
Can you supply contract oil and gas professionals for project-based assignments?
Yes — contract and project-based recruitment is a core delivery model for our energy practice. TSI maintains active pipelines of contract professionals available for short-term campaigns, project assignments, and long term operational rotations. We manage full contractor mobilisation including visa coordination, work permits,
medical verification, and payroll through our in-house team.
Which regions do you cover for oil and gas recruitment?
TSI has active campaigns across the Middle East and Arabian Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq), North and West Africa (Libya, Algeria, Nigeria, Angola, Ghana), Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei), the UK North Sea, and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan).
Do you recruit for national oil companies (NOCs) as well as international operators?
Yes. TSI recruits for both IOCs and NOCs, as well as major EPC contractors and specialist service companies. We have experience supporting assignments across ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, and other major NOC environments, and understand the distinct hiring processes, compensation structures, and compliance
requirements involved.
Can you verify oil and gas professional certifications and safety tickets?
Yes. TSI operates a rigorous screening and verification process confirming professional certifications, safety tickets (BOSIET, HUET, OPITO, IWCF, IADC), trade qualifications, employment history, and references. Verification is treated as non-negotiable — unverified credentials in safety-critical environments represent an
unacceptable operational and safety risk.
Do you recruit for process safety and HSE roles within oil and gas?
Yes. Process safety and HSE are core specialisms within our practice. We recruit HSE Managers, Process Safety Engineers, Safety Case Specialists, Loss Prevention Engineers, Emergency Response Planners, and HSE Advisors for both onshore and offshore environments, with familiarity across OSHA, LOPC, and COMAH frameworks.
Can you supply large-volume site teams for oil and gas construction projects?
Yes. In addition to individual specialist placements, TSI deploys large-volume project site teams for construction, commissioning, and turnaround programmes. We manage the full resourcing lifecycle — attraction, selection, visa, payroll, and on-site logistics — under a single managed service engagement.
Do you recruit for LNG and gas projects specifically?
Yes. LNG is a significant and growing area of our energy practice. TSI has specific experience supporting LNG project recruitment — including LNG process engineers, liquefaction specialists, regasification terminal operators, LNG marine specialists, and FEED and EPC delivery professionals. Active candidate networks span Qatar, Australia, the USA, and East Africa.
Do you recruit for decommissioning and asset integrity roles?
Yes. As mature basins — particularly the UK North Sea — move through end-of-life asset management, demand for decommissioning engineers, integrity management professionals, and abandonment programme managers is growing. TSI recruits for decommissioning project managers, structural integrity engineers, and well abandonment specialists.
Can you make senior oil and gas leadership appointments?
Yes. Our energy leadership practice covers VP of Operations, Country Manager, Asset General Manager, Head of Drilling, Chief Engineer, and C-level appointments for operators, EPC contractors, and energy services companies. We conduct targeted, discreet executive searches and understand the technical depth, commercial acumen, and international experience these roles demand.
Disciplines Covered by TSI Include:
Within this unit, we also have a specialist Executive Search and Selection team focusing solely on C-suite level appointments into the oil and gas and energy industries. Positions recruited for include CFO, CIO, SVP (technical and business disciplines), VP (technical and business disciplines), Director of Human Capital and Group Legal Counsel.
