Global Oil and Gas Workforce Solutions from Recruitment Experts
WRS provides specialist recruitment and outsourced workforce solutions for the global oil and gas industry. We support scaling organisations and major energy projects with highly skilled professionals across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Whether you require full project resourcing, contractor management, or permanent staffing, WRS delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to your project’s needs.
With over 14 years of experience partnering with Drilling Contractors, EPC companies, PMCs, operators, and service providers, we have built a reputation for providing exceptional talent and unrivalled service standards. Our expertise spans offshore, onshore and refinery environments, enabling us to support energy companies at every project phase, from exploration and construction to production and decommissioning.
About Oil and Gas Recruitment at WRS
Our specialist teams recruit across multiple technical and commercial disciplines within the oil and gas sector, supported by regional hubs in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, APAC, and North America. With deep market knowledge and a global network of trusted partners, we deliver truly international workforce solutions.
We work closely with clients to understand project requirements and provide tailored recruitment strategies to help you attract and retain the talent you need. With an extensive database of qualified candidates ready for new opportunities, we ensure your projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
For candidates, WRS offers confidential career advice, market insights, and access to exclusive roles across the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Whether you’re looking for your next oil and gas contract or a long-term career move, we support your professional goals and future development.
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Oil and Gas Jobs Worldwide
WRS connects experienced oil and gas professionals with leading companies around the world. Explore all roles here:
Contracting and Compliance Support
WRS provides comprehensive contractor support, including mobilisation, onboarding, logistics, compliance, and payroll, ensuring your contractors are fully prepared and project ready. Our managed services and project teams can even take on entire project scopes from inception to completion.
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We listen to our client’s recruitment needs and help you plan, attract, and build the teams you need to deliver your projects to the highest standard. With a growing and diverse database of active candidates across the sector who are open to new opportunities, we have the talent you are looking for. We can assist with any project specific requirement, contact us now for more details.
Our level of insight puts us in the ideal position to service all of your oil and gas recruitment needs worldwide, across both upstream and downstream operations.
We offer our candidates confidential career advice and are happy to discuss opportunities, whether you’re looking for your next contract position or a life-changing career move within the renewable energy industry. Market expertise means we can discuss current market conditions, while discretely approaching specific companies on your behalf, to generate interest in your skills and experience.
If you are interested in a career in the renewables space, WRS can help you to reach your long-term career goals and aspirations and make full use of your skills and expertise.
WRS’ Contract Solutions provide you with everything you need to ensure your contracted personnel are compliant and ready to start work. We understand contractors are key to the success of your projects and that’s why we take care of everything for you. From mobilisation to payroll, you can rest assured we will help you realise your project goals.
Testimonials
"WRS standards are exemplary. We have hired their services in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, I was never disappointed. They are a company of great people."
Benchmark Energy International
"WRS personnel always act in a professional manner and their responses are timely. Interaction with the WRS business is consistently pleasant and we have no problem in recommending them to future clients for business engagement. "
Cepsa
"Sapura Drilling has worked with WRS for a very long time and this is a testimony of their performance. WRS is a professional company with extensive global experience in the Oil & Gas industry. WRS provides Sapura Drilling with excellent service with fast responses to requests for crewing."
Sapura Drilling
"Their ability to identify and present candidates who meet our company’s requirements has been beneficial to our hiring process. WRS works closely with our team to understand each role, demonstrating attention to detail and a focus on building solid relationships with our expats."
Gulf Keystone Petroleum
"WRS have been a tried and tested supplier of professional and technical personnel to Genel Energy both in Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the UK for over 2 years and we value their expertise and support."
Genel Energy
"We have been very happy with WRS and would not hesitate to continue working with them and to recommend WRS to any potential clients worldwide. "
Tecnicas Reunidas S.A. Singapore Branch
"We have been utilising WRS for almost 2 years now to fulfil temporary assignments throughout our fleet, they have been able to propose suitable applicants with the correct experience and certification."
Stena Drilling
"As of to date, Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is actively providing the services to us and we have considered their services to be reliable and meeting our requirements."
MODEC Management Services Pte Ltd
"As I have mentioned in previous correspondence it has been a pleasure working with you and the rest of the team at WRS. This is the second time i have worked as a consultant through WRS and having dealt with yourself previously while working for Genel in Kurdistan. What I like is the fact the team as a whole is responsive and proactive"
Genel Energy
"The service to date has been exemplary and we are happy to recommend their services to other clients in the region/globally. WRS have proven their experience in the provision of personnel for multiple roles within our exploration, development, and construction teams."
Tilenga Project
"The service to date has been exemplary and we are happy to recommend WRS to other global clients. WRS have proven their experience in the provision of personnel within multiple disciplines and locations worldwide."
Repsol
"The WRS team have provided CVs for all requirements that have been sent through which I know at this time in the year can be quite limited."
TechnipFMC
"WRS - the best agency I have ever had the pleasure of working with, the highest level and professional."
Technip Offshore Manning Services Ltd
"WRS team are always keen to assist the BWO HC team with internal benchmarking. We have no reservations in recommending WRS to conduct other work across the business and we look forward to continue working with them."
BW Offshore (UK) Limited
"Working with WRS has been a positive experience. They have expertise and in-depth knowledge of the oil and gas market, particularly with marine positions, and are able to source suitable candidates efficiently."
Stena
"ZITON has experience working with WRS on multiple occasions. All have been characterized by quick responses and delivery, high quality and fruitful cooperation, from first contact to end of project."
ZITON
"We have had no issues with the services provided and the relationship is continuing to develop into ongoing opportunities. I have no problem in recommending WRS services to any clients within the KRI for future work. "
HKN Energy Ltd
"The professional team I have been in contact with has provided perfect on-time scheduling and arrangements for interviews, agreement contracts, and onboarding."
Eacop - Tanzania
"WRS have proven their experience in the provision of personnel for multiple disciplines within our exploration & development teams."
BP
"Overall, we are very satisfied with the quality of service received and the professionalism demonstrated by WRS and we look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership in future campaigns."
Aqua Exploración
"We have been very satisfied with WRS and would not hesitate to continue working with them and to recommend WRS to any of their potential clients. "
Gulf Keystone Petroleum International (GKPI)
"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for your exceptional performance and dedication to the Repsol project.
Over the past months your contributions during the recruitment period and also providing all support to our HSE supervisors have allowed us to bring our staff in a timely manner and without delays."
Repsol
"I have had the pleasure of working with WRS for several years in the search for new talent across the onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, and battery storage sectors in Northern Europe. Throughout this partnership, we have consistently received excellent candidates from WRS who were ready to be invited to interviews immediately. "
DNV
"Since I started my working relationship with WRS, I can only thank you for the opportunity given to me by WRS. "
Fugro GB Limited
"WRS’ dedication to our company and enormous effort they put into all our requests is evident in all our dealings with this company. They always go above and beyond to try and assist us with various tasks, and the multiple and diverse nature of their organisation means we can rely on them for many aspects of our business."
Geoquip Marine
"From the very beginning, WRS recruitment team has shown that they were able to fully support us on our requests. Jozef and the team have been always supporting, and they have come up with ideas and alternatives in order to ensure we would have a full team onboard."
Bourbon Offshore DNT
"WRS is a reputable agency that offers excellent job opportunities. I highly recommend WRS to anyone seeking employment."
Geoquip Marine
FAQs
Who is the best recruitment agency for oil and gas jobs?
WRS is recognised as a leading global recruitment agency for oil and gas professionals, supplying skilled talent to operators, EPCs, drilling contractors, and service companies worldwide.
How do I find oil and gas jobs overseas?
You can find international oil and gas roles by browsing the WRS job portal, where we list offshore, onshore, contract, and permanent positions across global energy markets.
Which companies hire oil and gas contractors?
Major operators, drilling contractors, EPC firms, and specialist service companies regularly hire contractors. WRS works directly with these organisations to supply experienced professionals for short- and long-term projects.
What skills are needed to work in the oil and gas industry?
Key skills include engineering, drilling, construction, HSE, geoscience, project management, and technical offshore experience. WRS helps match your skills with suitable opportunities across upstream and downstream projects.
Do I need offshore experience to get an oil and gas job?
Offshore experience is preferred for many roles, but not always essential. WRS can advise on positions that match your background and help you transition into offshore work if appropriate.
What are the most in-demand oil and gas roles right now?
Demand is high for drilling personnel, engineers, HSE specialists, project managers, construction teams, commissioning staff, and offshore technicians.
Case Studies
Oil and Gas case studies
WRS has successfully worked with Total SA since 2012, supplying manpower provision for global energies engineering, exploration, development, operations, and maintenance personnel. This agreement has enabled us to expand our business on a global scale, whilst developing our relationship with multiple EPC clients alongside their projects.
We’ve held a global framework agreement (GFA) with Repsol SA since 2016. The GFA covers all Repsol locations and operations worldwide, with exceptional results so far. Projects are bid out on a single or dual source basis and bid on with technical and commercial proposals for international contractor workforces.
We’ve held a global framework agreement (GFA) with Repsol SA since 2016. The GFA covers all Repsol locations and operations worldwide, with exceptional results so far.
Mobilising candidates always comes with challenges – but at WRS, we never let that stop us. We work to resolve issues, ensuring minimal struggle with the move.
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WRS is enabling the successful execution of energy projects in over 90 international locations, taking care of the whole process with extensive end-to-end services and removing hassle for both candidates and clients.
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