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Oil and Gas Recruitment

The oil and gas sector is one of the most complex and demanding industries in Australia and internationally. It requires a workforce with not only technical excellence but also the resilience and adaptability to flourish in challenging environments. Whether it’s sourcing experienced drilling engineers for a tight exploration timeline, finding qualified riggers for offshore rotations, or securing project managers who can handle the complexities of remote operations, timing and expertise are everything.

Jenny Barbour has built deep relationships across Australia’s oil and gas sector, understanding the unique demands of FIFO schedules, safety-critical roles, and project-driven employment cycles that define this industry. When projects accelerate unexpectedly or key personnel become unavailable, we can hire experienced individuals, ensuring critical project phases don’t stall due to staffing gaps.

Oil and Gas Jobs We Specialise In

Project Delivery and Engineering

Successful oil and gas projects rely on strong leadership and technical expertise, from concept to execution. Professionals in this space ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. These roles bridge design, planning, and field execution to guarantee smooth delivery.

  • Project management, project controls and services: Provide leadership, governance, and scheduling oversight to keep oil and gas projects on time, within budget, and aligned with safety and quality standards.
  • Project engineers: Bridge design and execution, ensuring technical plans are implemented effectively in the field.
  • Engineering and design: Deliver technical specifications and design solutions that underpin safe and efficient facilities and operations.
  • Feasibility and FEED: Conduct front-end engineering and design studies to assess project viability and guide investment decisions.
  • Construction and commissioning: Manage the build and start-up phases, ensuring facilities meet performance and safety requirements before handover.

Operations and Technical Services

From exploration to production, operations, and technical services keep assets performing efficiently and safely. Specialists in drilling, geoscience, and subsea operations bring advanced technical knowledge, while digitalisation and automation are transforming the way the industry operates. These professionals play a vital role in maximising productivity while minimising risk.

  • Technology, automation and digitalisation: Apply digital tools and automation to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety across oil and gas assets.
  • Geoscience, drilling and completion: Locate and evaluate reserves, plan drilling operations, and ensure wells are safely completed for production.
  • Subsurface and subsea: Deliver expertise in reservoir management and subsea infrastructure critical to offshore production.
  • Oilfield services: Provide specialised support in areas such as drilling fluids, cementing, and well intervention to maintain production performance.
  • Operations, maintenance and decommissioning: Oversee day-to-day asset performance, maintain critical infrastructure, and manage safe end-of-life project phases.

Trades and Field Roles

Field-based talent is the backbone of oil and gas operations. Skilled trades and technicians ensure that equipment, facilities, and infrastructure are built, maintained, and repaired to withstand some of the most demanding operating conditions. With safety as a constant priority, these professionals keep the industry moving day after day.

  • Boilermakers: Fabricate and repair tanks, pressure vessels, and pipelines essential for production and storage.
  • Electricians: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems critical to safe and continuous operations.
  • Trade assistants: Support qualified tradespeople in construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
  • Field service engineers: Deliver on-site technical expertise to keep complex machinery and equipment operating reliably.
  • Tankage maintenance: Conduct inspections, repairs, and cleanings of storage tanks to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Tool technicians: Maintain, calibrate, and repair specialised tools used in drilling and production.
  • Rig crew: Operate drilling rigs and equipment, working in demanding environments to extract hydrocarbons safely.
  • Well test operators: Collect and analyse well data to evaluate performance and inform production decisions.
  • Production operators: Monitor and control processes that keep oil and gas production running smoothly.
  • Leasehands: Provide essential entry-level support on rigs, assisting with general operations and maintenance.
  • Line crew: Install and maintain power lines and related infrastructure to keep operations energised.
  • Diesel mechanics: Service and repair diesel-powered machinery and vehicles used across oilfield operations.
  • NDT technicians: Perform non-destructive testing to ensure equipment and infrastructure meet strict safety and integrity standards.

Commercial and Supply Chain

Behind every successful operation lies a supply chain that runs smoothly and strategically. Procurement and supply chain professionals secure critical equipment and services, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies to support business operations. Their expertise ensures projects remain sustainable and competitive in a volatile global market.

  • Procurement and supply chain management: Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships to secure essential equipment and services.
  • Supply chain management and procurement: Oversee logistics and procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency and continuity of supply across projects.

Melbourne recruiters servicing the entire city

Melbourne

Level 2,
627 Chapel
Street South Yarra VIC 3141

Phone 03 9821 5606
info@jennybarbour.com.au

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