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Oil and Gas Recruitment Services

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Our Expertise in Oil and Gas Hiring

At Mackinnon Bruce, we specialise in oil and gas recruitment services across the entire energy lifecycle. From upstream exploration and appraisal to downstream refining and petrochemicals, we provide high-impact recruitment solutions for clients operating onshore and offshore worldwide. Whether you need senior leadership, engineering talent, or technical specialists, our global network and deep sector expertise help you attract and retain top performers across the industry.

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Below are the areas in the industry that we recruit in.

This area is highly technical and capital-intensive, requiring expert geological, engineering, and project management talent.

Typical Job Roles in this Industry:

  • VP of Exploration & Production

  • Director of Drilling Operations

  • Subsurface Manager

  • Well Engineering Manager

  • Completions & Interventions Director

The midstream sector handles the transportation of oil and gas from production sites to refineries or export hubs. This includes pipelines, rail, tankers, terminals, and storage facilities, along with some processing to prepare hydrocarbons for the market. It requires a strong focus on logistics, operations management, infrastructure integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • Director of Pipeline Operations

  • VP of Midstream Infrastructure

  • Storage & Logistics Manager

  • Terminal Operations Director

  • Regulatory Affairs Lead

Downstream includes refining crude oil, processing natural gas, and producing petrochemical products like plastics and fuels. It also covers distribution, marketing, and retail sales of finished products. This segment demands talent in chemical engineering, plant management, supply chain, and commercial strategy.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • Refinery Plant Manager

  • VP of Petrochemicals

  • Director of Downstream Operations

  • Head of Product Marketing

  • Supply Chain & Distribution Director

This sector supports upstream companies by providing essential services and equipment such as drilling tools, well services, geophysical surveys, completion systems, and maintenance solutions. It’s a highly competitive space requiring technical innovation, service excellence, and global project delivery.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • Director of Field Operations

  • VP of Engineering Services

  • Equipment & Tooling Manager

  • Global Account Director

  • HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) Director

Offshore and subsea operations involve oil and gas extraction from under the seabed, using platforms, FPSOs, and remotely operated vehicles. It requires complex engineering, marine logistics, and specialist safety measures due to high-risk, high-cost environments.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)

  • Subsea Engineering Manager

  • Marine Operations Director

  • Platform Project Director

  • Subsurface & Reservoir Manager

The LNG segment deals with liquefying natural gas for transportation and global trade. It includes gas treatment, liquefaction, storage, regasification, and export terminals. Projects are often multinational and require large-scale infrastructure and compliance oversight.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • LNG Project Director

  • Plant Operations Manager

  • LNG Trading & Commercial Lead

  • Process Engineering Manager

  • Terminal Construction Director

EOR techniques aim to increase extraction from mature fields using methods like CO₂ injection, steam flooding, and chemical treatments. It’s a key area for extending asset life and improving recovery rates, often linked to digital monitoring and reservoir modeling.

Top 5 Senior Roles:

  • EOR Program Manager

  • Reservoir Engineering Director

  • EOR Technology Lead

  • Field Development Manager

  • Production Optimization Engineer

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