We have a fine-tuned awareness of the USA Oil and Gas Jobs market and our Houston office helps us provide professional assistance from either side of the Atlantic. Our team of specialist recruiters focus on key geographical areas in the Greater Houston area, the Gulf of Mexico and the Texas Shale Plays. We particularly concentrate on exploration and production, midstream and downstream, LNG, oilfield services and manufacturing; and our core specialisms include Discipline Engineers, Wells and Drilling, HSE, Project Management, and Corporate roles.
The full range of recruitment services are available through us, from executive search and contingency recruitment for direct hire, to permanent and contractor recruitment, management and payrolling.
Oil and Gas Jobs in the USA
The United States produces both oil and natural gas at a world leading rate and is the world’s largest economic force, with a GDP in excess of $17bn. The oil and gas industry here continues to utilise pioneering methods and new technology in an attempt to extract the most from its oil and gas resources and requires the best available staff to accomplish this.
A visa is required for both employment and long-term residence within the US and there are a range of documents that cover specific sectors and various personal situations. The recruitment specialists at Petroplan can help to clarify the process, but ensuring eligibility is suggested before commencing with the application process for roles.
The USA continues to attract professionals looking to further their careers in a range of prosperous, exciting settings and appeals to people for many reasons. Affordable housing and multicultural environments make settling here relatively easy, while the expense of healthcare can be covered by or at least shared with employers in most instances.
To offer the best service possible, we take the time to understand the technical details of each job vacancy we manage, including Project Managers Operations Managers, Commercial roles and more. Our links in the USA allow us to look beyond these standard requirements and we endeavour to ensure a perfect match with every placement.
We bring over 40 years’?£? experience in sourcing professionals for responsible roles in not only exploration and development engineering projects but also related non-technical disciplines – making us true Energy Talent Explorers. Our specialist discipline knowledge includes Drilling and Well Engineering, Project Management, Subsurface, Subsea and Marine, HSEQ, Construction, Commercial functions and Supply Chain; access to this breadth of roles and candidates makes us very good at what we do.
We have a strong global network, backed with in-depth local insight and solid, established relationships. For candidates, this means a personalised service and the knowledge we’ll support them throughout their career. For employers, it means quality candidates, every time – and a significantly reduced hiring period.
TESTIMONIALS
Project Services Manager
Spending 25 years with the same company tells you that Petroplan must be doing something right! The staff, some of whom are the same people I met all those years ago, still go out of their way in making the effort to contact and visit me regularly – so maintaining that important personable approach to business.
Driller contracted in Scotland
Getting off the rig today, just a quick note to say thanks for all your help with the job; I can honestly say you’re the best ever person I’ve spoken to in HR – helpful, friendly and you know what you’re talking about – hope we can work again in the future.
Operations Coach contracted in Baku
I just want to say a big thank you for all your help over the last year; I could not have had a better team guiding me through my first year as a contractor.
Senior Petroleum Economist contracted in Geneva
From the outset, Petroplan were able to talk intelligently and informatively about the role, company and people at the company. They were able to brief me on, and give me a proper understanding of the specific interview requirements and what to expect, which having not been to interview for a while was extremely valuable to me. They have been excellent at keeping in touch with me and pursuing the company on my behalf, and keeping me informed of progress.
Senior Geophysicist contracted in The Hague
I have been dealing with a number of other recruiters in the oil industry, and by far no one has ever showed to actually care about a candidate as much as Petroplan do.
Project Services Manager - Contracted in the UK
Spending 25 years with the same company tells you that Petroplan must be doing something right! The staff, some of whom are the same people I met all those years ago, still go out of their way in making the effort to contact and visit me regularly - so maintaining that important personable approach to business.
Recruitment Manager, EPC Client
I would like thank Petroplan and let you know that I have been advised that [you] have done a terrific job in enabling us to mobilise our guys. Alongside the great work Petroplan already do I would like to assure you we really appreciate the level of support we have, the guys working here via Petroplan also recognise the professional and personal service.
Project Manager, South Arne project Denmark
Petroplan has provided an essential one-to-one contact with Hess throughout the project and has shown great flexibility during the times that our requirements were changing. The service that they have provided to our contractors has been excellent and this has fostered positive long term relationships and kept the potential for stress out of our organisation.
Regional Manager - Americas, Global oil & gas company
Our business is a global oil and gas company based out of the UK. We were recently looking for a US based manager and contracted with Petroplan to locate the qualified person to fill our requirements. After an extensive and thorough search, they were able to fill our position and were a valuable asset throughout the entire onboarding process. I would highly recommend them, and will again utilize their expertise as we have the need.
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Recruitment Resourcer - Houston (Oil & Gas)
RECRUITMENT RESOURCER (OIL & GAS)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
We are looking for energetic, confident and ambitious individuals wanting to kick start a career in oil and gas recruitment!
Does this sound like you?
From day 1 you will be fully submerged into the exciting world of recruitment with the complete support from our experienced team. Comprehensive training will be ongoing to assist you on your journey from Resourcer to Recruitment Consultant and beyond! There's no time frame, you will progress based on your ability and performance, so prove yourself and you will advance quickly.
The oil and gas market is immense - there is lots of money to be made! Being part of such a niche industry allows for speedy career progression as well as the opportunity to earn an attractive benefits and commission package.
So apply now and be part of a growing specialist global recruitment consultancy.
Your immediate responsibilities will include:
Daily passive and active candidate sourcing
Communicating across the globe on a daily basis
Creating and developing relationships with candidates
Networking
Screening candidates and matching them to vacancies
Advertising vacancies using relevant job boards etc.
Learning about the recruitment process
Drive sales through building long term relationships
Sourcing and selecting candidates against vacancies, assisting the relevant recruitment consultant on each vacancy
Hitting placement and KPI targets
Building the business' candidate database, ensuring all candidates' full details are stored and kept updated; putting new candidate details on our recruitment as instructed by account managers
Desired Skills and Experience:
6 months relevant recruitment resourcing experience (preferably within oil & gas) OR a Recent Graduate with a related qualification
You must:
Have an inquiring and inquisitive mind which thrives on building relationships at all levels
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be able to gain people's confidence, put them at ease and develop relationships quickly
Be persuasive and persistent
Be of smart appearance
Have good organisational and administrative skills
Have excellent IT skills - a working knowledge of Linked In is preferred as is database experience
Have the ability to work well under pressure, with a robust and resilient attitude in order to deal effectively with work demand
Have a good eye for detail, presentation and overall high work standards
Have a committed, keen and hardworking attitude; able to organise oneself and deliver result's
Please send your resume to Lindsay Sher on [email protected] or call 1 832 548 0613
Please note you must be fully eligible to live and work in the US to be considered for the role above.
Petroplan Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Creo 2.0 Drafting Engineer/Consultant
I am currently recruiting for a client who is specialized in Drill Bit technology located here in Houston, TX. This is a contract role, roughly lasting 5-6 months, with potential to go on longer. They are ideally looking for a Drafting Engineer with a drafting background in Drill Bit Technology and has experience with PTC Creo design software.
The project will entail as followed: They have a legacy system and are wanting to move it over to Creo 2.0. The candidates will need to be comfortable migrating all drawing from their legacy system: GMS to Creo 2.0
- Needs to be comfortable migrating, forging, and consolidating drawings from 3 7/8 to 34 inches
- Not a complete start from scratch. They have a team in place who has Creo 2.0 experience so they will have a team that can help, but this consultant must be able to hit the ground running.
- Knowledge of Creo 2.0 Surfaces
- Must be knowledgeable design head of the drill bit (that's the most complicated)
- Other duties as directed.
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Project Engineer
Project Engineer - Owner / Operator - MEGA LNG Project - Houston, Texas
Petroplan is now accepting applications for a Project Engineer opening, on behalf of an Owner / Operator client. Prospective candidates must have worked or are working on a MEGA LNG project. This position will be based in the clients Houston, Texas office and will be a direct hire opening. After 2 / 3 years, this position will relocate to the Lake Charles, Louisiana area.
Responsibilities:
- Directs and supervises the activities of moderate to large size teams of engineers, planner, tech writers and designers.
- Uses team management skills to lead the production engineering group
- Excellent technical judgment and appreciable independent evaluation, creativity and latitude in making decisions are expected.
- Assist in Bid and Proposal efforts including cost estimating, technical approach definition and input to baseline schedule data.
Qualifications:
- Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Process are preferred).
- A minimum of 8 years of proficient Project Engineering experience, working in the Oil and Gas industry.
- A minimum of 2 years of MEGA LNG project experience, including post Design into EPC Execution, Commissioning and Operations project stage.
- Experience working for an operator is preferable.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on timely delivery, cost consciousness, interactive work style and sound execution.
- A Valid US Work Permit is required.
Project Engineer - Owner / Operator - MEGA LNG Project - Houston, Texas
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
HSE Manager
Petroplan is now accepting applications for an HSE Manager on behalf of a major Oil & Gas Company based in Beaumont, TX. This is a field based position will require living close to site to support operation.
Responsibilities:
- Possess a working knowledge of US HSE codes and regulations related to construction operations. (i.e. OSHA, EPA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.)
- Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend ways to solve the problem
- Develop and implement permitting, HSE, and QA/QC for current project
- Directing, planning, and supervising the application of the HSE programs based upon guidelines and requirements specific to the facility.
Requirements:
- A minimum qualification of a Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 15 years' experience with employment periods working for an operator within compliance, permitting and HSE with an emphasis on onshore US projects.
- Ability to effectively delegate and motivate while leading in a strong team environment.
- Strong knowledge in engineering standards, materials, and company processes
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Regional Sales Manager
Position: Regional Sales Manager
Location: Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri
Job type: Permanent
Our client is a global, well established and growth orientated manufacturing company with multiple market leading products. Continued expansion of the business has resulted in the need to add an exceptional Regional Sales Manager to sell process instrumentation and control devices to the process industries.
Regional Sales Manager Job Requirements
- Responsible for direct selling and increasing market share by identifying and securing new business directly with clients, engineering contractors & OEM's.
- Development of new & existing sales channel partners
- Expanding the Process Instrumentation & Controls, Engineered Products and Overpressure Protection Technology (rupture disks, custom engineered products, speciality valves, tank vents, flame arresters, and others); pricing and delivery.
The ideal candidate will be a tenacious and self-motivated direct sales professional or Manufacturer's Representative who is passionate and hungry to succeed. You will pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service and proactively contributing positively to the wider team.
Regional Sales Manager Job Requirements
- Independent Manufacturer reps are encouraged to apply!
- Bachelor's degree - Technical degree preferred.
- Utilizing your existing network and developing new contacts in the region.
- 5 years of direct technical sales experience with Industrial Process Instrumentation & Control Devices (flow, pressure, level and temperature devices)
- Must be willing to travel regularly throughout the Central Plains area.
Regional Sales Manager Benefits
- Market leading base salary uncapped commission
- Work from home and manage your own work schedule
- All expenses paid for including your at home office
- First rate corporate benefits
- Career growth opportunities with continuous development & training
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Regional Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Our client is a growing oil and gas manufacturing company who is looking to expand their Bakersfield operations by bringing on an experienced Regional Sales Manager.
Regional Sales Manager Job Description:
- Developing strategy for region growth
- Managing daily operations for the Bakersfield sales region
- Developing relationships with key accounts
Regional Sales Manager Job Requirements
- At least 10 years' of experience within oil and gas
- Previous experience selling artificial lifts
- Bachelors' Degree strongly preferred
Please be aware that for the position of Regional Sales Manager:
- Applicants must currently be living in the Bakersfield area
- Sponsorship is not available so applicants must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
IT Help Desk/Support Analyst
Petroplan is currently searching for a strong IT Support/Help Desk professional looking to join a well-established team. Our client is a world-renowned organization that is looking to grow their current IT Support team. If you have support experience, and are looking to work in a challenging environment this is the position for you.
*No sponsorship or relocations available at this time*
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science preferred (or years of IT support experience)
- 3-5 years of IT support experience is preferred
- Well organized with the ability to take on large projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to make an receive multiple phone calls throughout the workday
- Strong understanding of technical terms or the ability to learn terms quickly.
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Sales Engineer - Dallas
I am currently recruiting for a qualified Sales Engineer to join a large Industrial Automation organization. This role will be located in Dallas, with the assigned territory being in the greater DFW area and in Oklahoma. This individual will need to have prior experience in this space with an emphasis on compressor technology. Please review the following:
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop relationships with key accounts in assigned territory
- Design and engineer compressed air solutions
- Track customer and provide reports accordingly using CRM tool
- Support and grow local sub-distribution
- Increase rapport with customer via effective troubleshooting of current system and offering solutions
- Develop understanding of competitive landscape in compressor market
- Stay current with developments in all products and offerings
- Provide training to customers and sub-distribution
- This role will potentially be remote, with the target sales territory being in North Texas and Oklahoma
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred; degree in Business, Marketing or Management considered with supplemental technical training or experience
- 2 - 5 years controls experience preferred
- General knowledge of industrial products including automation and controls, including but not limited to high pressure air compressors and rotating equipment
- Ability to create and manage marketing plans and strategies
- Self-motivated, self-starter
- Ability to work independently
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Process Engineer
Petroplan is accepting applications for a Process Engineer from across the US to work for a market leading LNG company. Prospective candidates MUST have worked or be working on a MEGA LNG project throughout different stages of the development. The position will be based in Houston, TX and will require minimal traveling to site when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Develop LNG screening studies, pre-FEEDs, FEEDs, EPC and site support for various international operating companies.
- Technology and driver selection, CAPEX vs OPEX studies, preliminary layout and equipment sizing, P&ID development, hydraulic and safety system design.
- Decrease the cost of manufacturing, improve plant capability and reliability by using sound engineering methods to identify, define and execute capital, expense and/or no cost improvements.
- Investigates and recommends new methods for driving efficiency in process systems and creating action plans to close gaps between desired and actual levels of performance.
- Regularly reports on progress and post-completions of projects schedule and expenditures/cost projections.
- Regularly prepares project documentation such as operations and maintenance manuals.
- Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed.
- Is flexible to work overtime when needing to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
Experience & Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years, proficient Process Engineering experience, within the in the Oil and Gas industry.
- A minimum of 2 years, MEGA LNG project experience, including post Design into EPC Execution, Commissioning and Operations stage.
- Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering is preferred)
- Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with an emphasis on timely delivery, cost consciousness, interactive work style and sound execution
- A Valid US Work Permit is required.
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
Rotating Equipment Engineer IV
I am currently hiring for a well-qualified Rotating Equipment Engineer to join a global operator located here in Houston. This will be a contract role, roughly lasting a year. Some of the duties and requirements are listed below, please review and if interested please apply.
- Providing support and expertise to rotating machinery activities
- Serving as a subject matter expert in Rotating equipment
- Has a great understanding of rotating equipment for offshore purposes
- Understands in great detail gas turbines compressors, power generators, centrifugal and submersible pumps
- Must be able to work with various departments and members of leadership
- Has working knowledge of industry codes and regulations
- Must have a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical engineering
- Must have Professional Engineering license/Chartership
- Must be local to the Houston area, no location assistance will be provided a this time.
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
