Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream & Downstream) Recruitment – Engineering & Technical Careers
Industry Overview - The U.S. Oil and Gas sector is a vital component of the industrial economy, covering exploration, production, transportation, refining, and distribution. Skilled professionals are essential across the full lifecycle of the industry to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
At Industrial Recruitment Group (IRG), we cover technical, engineering, and commercial roles across the oil & gas supply chain, helping companies hire the right talent for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Our expertise spans engineering, operations, maintenance, project management, and commercial functions, giving clients access to top-tier professionals across the sector.
Key Industries Served
We support recruitment for all Oil & Gas such as:
- Upstream: Exploration, drilling, well completion and production.
- Midstream: Pipeline transportation, storage, natural gas compression and processing.
- Downstream: Refining, petrochemical production, fuel distribution and retail.
- Combined Heat & Power (CHP): On-site generation for industrial and commercial facilities.
- Commercial & Industrial Facilities: Energy efficiency, distributed energy systems and thermal optimization.
Equipment & Systems We Cover
Our recruitment expertise spans all core systems used in the Oil & Gas sectors such as:
- Drilling rigs & wellhead equipment
- Pumping, compression & valve systems
- Pipelines & distribution infrastructure
- Heat exchangers, boilers & process systems
- Rotating equipment & turbomachinery
- Instrumentation & control systems
- Process automation & SCADA
- Storage tanks, vessels & separators
- Industrial safety & environmental monitoring systems
Roles We Recruit
We provide recruitment solutions for technical, operational, commercial, and leadership roles across the full oil and gas ecosystem — from upstream exploration and drilling, through midstream transportation and processing, to downstream refining, petrochemicals, and support services. Below are a few examples:
Engineering & Technical: • Petroleum, Mechanical & Process Engineers • Drilling & Production Engineers • Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers • Project & Commissioning Engineers • Process Safety & Reliability Engineers
Operations & Production: • Field Operators & Supervisors • Production Technicians • Control Room Operators • Pipeline Technicians & Operators • Maintenance & Reliability Technicians • Rotating Equipment & Pump Specialists • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Commercial & Office-Based Roles: • Technical Sales Engineers • Account Managers & Business Development Managers • Inside Sales & Customer Support • Procurement & Commercial Specialists
Quality, Safety & Compliance: • QA/QC Engineers & Inspectors • HSE Managers & Safety Officers • Regulatory Compliance Specialists • Environmental Compliance Officers
Leadership & Executive: • Plant Managers & Operations Directors • Service & Technical Managers • VP of Sales / Commercial Director • CEO / COO / CFO / CTO
Future Trends & Outlook
The U.S. Oil & Gas sector is driven by innovation, sustainability, and technology integration:
- Energy Transition & Decarbonization: Carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable integration
- Automation & Digitalization: Remote monitoring, IoT, predictive maintenance
- Workforce Development: Skilled technicians, engineers and commerical specilists
- Sustainability & Environmental Compliance: Emissions reduction and effiency
- Emerging Markets: LNG, offshore wind and biofuels.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- OSHA: Safety regulations for field and industrial operations
- EPA: Environmental protection, emissions, and waste handling
- API & ASME Standards: Equipment, pressure vessels, and piping design
- NFPA & Electrical Codes: Fire, explosion, and electrical safety
- State & Local Regulations: Permitting, reporting, and compliance oversight
Key Employers & Industry Leaders
Our network spans U.S. and multinational companies in the Oil & Gas sector:
- Exploration & Production: ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum.
- Pipeline & Midstream: Kinder Morgan, Williams Companies and Enbridge.
- Refining & Petrochemicals: Phillips 66, Valero Energy and Marathon Petroleum.
- Equipment & Service Providers: Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford.
Skills & Competencies
Professionals we recruit typically bring expertise in:
- Field operations, drilling, and production expertise
- Pipeline, pumping, and compression systems
- Process safety, reliability, and compliance management
- Preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance
- Instrumentation, control systems, and automation
- Commercial and technical sales for industrial solutions
- Project management for large-scale oil & gas projects
Why Industrial Recruitment Group?
Our recruitment experts understand refrigeration and process cooling equipment and the full ecosystem around it—from system design and manufacturing to aftermarket service and end-user operations. This industry knowledge allows us to build a targeted network of highly skilled professionals and deliver well-matched candidates, ensuring successful outcomes for both clients and candidates.