With over 25 years Headhunting experience in oil and gas recruitment
Connecting your oil and gas company with the top talent across the US, Europe, UK, world-wide for your business success.
Our team of international headhunters has over 25 years’ experience in oil and gas executive search. Because our company only works as retained headhunters, you get exclusive picks of top talent that aren’t on a recruitment database.
“MSC is just Amazing, their people are totally focused to fit the solution according to customer’s requirements. First of all, they provide continuous follow up of the process, nice and friendly attention, all of that with serious commitment, efficiency and professionalism….
It was a pleasure to work with them.”
José Guillermo López Leal
General Manager (Decal Panamá)
MSC are global oil and gas industry headhunters with detailed market knowledge of the industry. This helps our team to in attracting high achievers to your business. MSC are the only oil and gas headhunting company to offer 3 guarantees on all our assignments.
MSC operate worldwide and headhunt extensively world-wide. Our team of experienced gas and oil industry consultants use both local and international resources, using proven headhunting methods to always find the right candidates. We have achieved international success in the oil and gas sector, with many successful placements around the globe. In short, our team can find you anyone you need, for placements anywhere in the world.
Contact us confidentially and securely to discuss your needs.
The oil and gas sector continues to have a shortage of labour that has occurred over the last few years with an ageing workforce and limited younger talent entering the oil and gas industry. This lack of talent has led to increasing competition for talent with the industry and highlights the need for headhunting services.
The oil and gas industry is expanding across the entire globe with considerable activity in China, Australia, Brazil, Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. Most oil and gas companies are segmented and standardised according to business segment, assets or function. We have been involved with a number of exciting ICO and NOC projects across key countries including the Middle East, (historically in Russia), USA, UK and Europe.
As of 2024, the oil and gas industry is experiencing notable expansion and strategic evolution. The industry is witnessing a significant increase in upstream investments, with capital expenditures surpassing $600 billion, a notable rise from the lows of 2020 and even pre-pandemic levels (Deloitte United States) (International Energy Forum). This surge is underpinned by high oil prices and robust financial health, enabling companies to fund new investments while maintaining strong returns to shareholders (Deloitte United States).
Global oil supply is forecasted to reach unprecedented levels, driven by substantial contributions from non-OPEC+ countries like the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Guyana (IEA). Concurrently, there is a strategic pivot towards energy transition, with increased investments in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and hydrogen technologies. This dual approach ensures that while the industry continues to meet current energy demands, it is also actively working towards sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions (EY Building Better World) (LEK Consulting).
Economic conditions and geopolitical tensions remain critical factors influencing the industry. The slowdown in the Chinese economy and ongoing geopolitical conflicts have had significant impacts on both demand and supply dynamics (IEA). Companies are focusing on optimising their investment portfolios to enhance financial performance and support decarbonisation goals, including the expansion of renewable fuel capacity and the electrification of oilfields (LEK Consulting).
For headhunters, this dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities. The industry’s expansion and strategic shifts necessitate a workforce skilled in traditional oil and gas operations, as well as emerging low-carbon technologies. There is a growing demand for professionals who can navigate and drive the energy transition, manage complex geopolitical risks, and optimise investment portfolios for sustainable growth.
This is where oil and gas headhunters are vital. In order to secure the right people for your oil and gas industry positions in this competitive environment, you need the right people now.
This evolving landscape offers fertile ground for headhunting top talent capable of steering the industry through its current growth phase and future transitions.
Upstream
Midstream
Downstream
Pipeline
Marine
Service and Supply
Technology Applications
Oil Production onsure and offshore
Deepwater Drilling
Subsea
We have an extensive international network within the Oil and Gas sector having completed projects worldwide and most commonly in the Middle East, South America, Russia and Africa. Through our extensive market knowledge we can ensure we provide only the most suitable Oil and Gas candidate for our client’s specific positions. We recognise that to remain successful in this carbon-constrained world you need to hire the right people.
A prominent government-owned petroleum company in the Middle East faced a significant challenge when they lost their General Manager of the Maintenance Department. This role was pivotal, overseeing the maintenance of a vast refinery processing over 200,000 barrels daily and associated terminals with a storage capacity exceeding 10 million barrels.
Understanding the urgency, MSC Headhunting was entrusted with the task, promising a shortlist of ideal candidates within a mere 4-6 weeks. The search was extensive, spanning multiple continents and involving over 150 potential candidates from various sectors of the oil and gas industry. After rigorous screening, including phone and face-to-face interviews, a shortlist of five standout candidates was presented to the client within the promised timeframe.
The client’s selection process was thorough, involving video interviews and on-site visits. Their top choice was offered the position within a week of the site visit, marking a swift and successful conclusion to the search.
The client praised MSC Headhunting’s professionalism, responsiveness, and specialized expertise in the oil and gas sector, stating,
“I have had to deal with quite a few Executive Search firms over the past few months and MSC Headhunting have been by far the best. Firstly my project director is extremely good at getting back to me and keeping me up to date on the status of the assignment. Secondly he works for MSC Headhunting, a company that specialises in Oil and Gas.” A leading Government owned Middle East Petroleum company
We provide our clients a confidential and discreet recruitment method to find key individuals from your competitors. Our experienced teams have helped a large number of prestigious and start up companies locate and hire great people. In addition, MSC Headhunting offers our clients three guarantees that further provides commitment and a long term partnership. For over 25 years MSC has been headhunting candidates in the oil and gas industry. But we do not have a database because every project we undertake is bespoke and tailored to each client. Contact us confidentially to discuss your vacancy with one of our experienced headhunters based in the UK, Germany or The Netherlands.
Together we can achieve a lower-emissions environment.
To understand how our headhunting services have helped oil and gas companies, we have provided some case studies below.
MSC Headhunting operates offices in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, with a global team ideally placed for handling oil and gas industry headhunting requirement and roles across the USA, China, Australia, Europe, and world-wide.
We have headhunted key individuals for a significant number of private businesses and government organisations. Some typical roles we have headhunted for include:
General Managers
Operations Director
Engineering Manager
Lead Geologist
Project Managers
Technical Director
Head of Safety
Commercial Director
Engineering Consultant
MSC Headhunting UK Office
Booths Hall
Chelford Road
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 8GS
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)1565 757 877
info@msc-headhunters.com
www.msc-headhunters.com
MSC Headhunting Deutschland
Lyoner Straße, Frankfurt
Germany
info@msc-headhunters.de
www.msc-headhunters.de
MSC Europe BV
3584 BH Utrecht
Netherlands
info@msc-headhunters.nl
www.msc-headhunters.nl
General Manager Maintenance – Head of Maintenance Engineering
Middle East
A leading Government owned Petroleum company in the Middle East had recently lost their General Manager of the Maintenance Department. The role was responsible for the maintenance of the large refinery (handling over 200,000 barrels a day) and related terminals with a storage capacity of over 10 million barrels…
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Chief Engineer – Oil Terminals
Caspian Sea
A JV Oil Company located in the Caspian Sea region were looking to hire a Chief Engineer to manage two of their key terminals in the region. The role required a candidate with extensive experience of previous terminal, pipeline and Health and safety knowledge as well as managing relations with local and International oil corporations and management…
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Head of Business Development
Russia and South America
A leading International Oil company contacted MSC via a referral regarding a highly urgent assignment. Following several calls and a video conference it was established that the company needed a worldwide Head of Business Development to negotiate high value deals….
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MSC oil and gas headhunters has a proven track record of delivering successful appointments to a wide range of corporate businesses across the globe. Our success stems from sourcing and persuading the very best people to work for our clients. Candidates and clients trust MSC because we deliver more than we promise. That’s why clients across Europe and the globe always return to us as you can see from our portfolio of customers and their references.
