The energy demand is expected to double and natural gas demand is expected to increase to five times by 2050, continuing the rapid growth of the oil and gas industry. Crude oil must be extracted and modified to obtain the various petroleum derivatives, and the process continues to improve. This requires exceptional talent both onsite and offsite. So, oil and gas recruitment is gaining momentum. Top oil and gas recruitment agencies like Alp Consulting are the go-to experts for such recruitment services.

Global Oil and Gas Market Size (Over Last 3 Years and in 2024) (in USD)

Global Oil and Gas Market Size (Over Last 3 Years and in 2024) (in USD)

Year 2021 2022 2023 2024
(Projected)
Worldwide 620 billion 664.69 billion 706.9 billion 751.78 billion

 

Growth of Oil and Gas Industry in India (2024 to 2029)

Year 2024 2029 CAGR
India 38.12 billion 49.12 billion 5.20%

Total Number of People Employed in Oil and Gas Industry

Continent Number of People Employed *

Total Share as Percentage

(of 6,965,035)

Asia and Australia 2,696,177 38.23%
Africa 700, 673 9.94%
Europe 994,020 14.10%
North America 1,815,726 25.75%
South America 758,439 10.75%

*Those working remotely would be working from a location of their choice and hence do not come under these calculations.

Oil and gas accounted for 55% of energy use in 2022. There are approximately 8000 companies worldwide and 350 in India. When you must meet such demands in a very short time and stay ahead of the competition across continents, you need a talent acquisition partner with a good reputation. Alp Consulting can help you find talent that will have great technical and communication skills and most importantly adaptability and resilience. 

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What We Do

The capital investment in Oil and Gas is huge and it requires the use of cutting-edge technologies, ranging from robotics and automation, AI and IoT to electric submersible pumps. There must be clarity of thought and action at every stage of the exploration, refining, storage and distribution. The right kind of collaboration and teamwork must take place.

Each team will be working on one aspect of the operations. If this should happen, recruitment cannot be carried out in a silo. In fact, depending on an oil and gas recruitment agency helps to make sure that the people you recruit not only have the right attitude but also work very well in a team. There needs to be managers and leaders to make sure that your investment bears the results you want it to. Through executive search services, we will find the best leaders for your teams.

Roles/Designations in Oil and Gas

Petroleum Engineer
They search for and explore new sources of crude oil and conduct research on improving the techniques for exploration, production and refining of crude oil. Educational Qualifications: A degree in petroleum engineering or a related discipline with a few years of relevant experience if the role demands it. A master’s degree will be very valuable.
Chemical Engineer
Chemical engineers help increase production by developing new catalysts that can speed up the process. They also develop new processes to extract the various products derived from petroleum such as natural gas, diesel and petrol. Educational Qualifications: A degree or master's in chemical engineering is a prerequisite for this role. Any projects specific to oil and gas would help the candidate stand out.
Drilling Engineer
Drill engineers coordinate the drilling plans, including the schedules of the staff and the trajectory of the drill. They also oversee the equipment that is used for drilling and the safety and compliance. Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or chemical engineering with experience in operations is a pre-requisite for the role. Knowledge of safety and compliance is mandatory.
Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager
This is another key role where an oil and gas recruitment agency can really help you. HSE Managers are involved in the creation of safety manuals and adherence to compliance at every stage of the operation. They also oversee the environmental impact and work on initiatives to go green. Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science with experience in managing compliance for an oil and gas company would be very valuable.
Reservoir Engineers
Reservoir Engineers use numerical simulations that help them forecast production from existing and new fields, and work with technical teams to explore new sources of crude oil and analyze their feasibility. Educational Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering or geology is required. A professional license from a recognized council for surveying will be useful.
Gas Plant Operator
Gas plant operators run equipment that helps in purifying and processing natural gas. They also perform routine maintenance operations on the equipment used in a gas plant. Educational Qualifications: A high school diploma or technician certification is required to become a gas plant operator. Some other certifications in safety and compliance will also help.

Top Job Roles in Demand Worldwide & India

Top job roles in demand (Worldwide) Top job roles in demand (India)
Petroleum Engineer Petroleum Engineer
Chemical Engineer Drilling Engineer
Drilling Engineer Production Engineer
Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager HSE Officer
Reservoir Engineers Project Manager
Gas Plant Operator Geologist/Geophysicist

Top Locations Based on Job Posts Worldwide & India

Top locations based on Job posts (Worldwide) Top locations based on Job posts (India)
Houston Bengaluru
Saudi Arabia Chennai
UAE Mumbai
Midland-Odessa Area Pune
Qatar  Delhi
Greater Aberdeen Area Kolkata
Bengaluru Chandigarh
Greater Kuala Lumpur  Hyderabad

Top Government Initiatives

1

Promotion of Natural Gas

Natural gas is a strategic fuel for the future as far as India is concerned. India has been expanding the National Gas Grid Pipeline and City Gas Distribution network. The Government is also promoting Bio-CNG under the sustainable initiatives for travel.

2

Ethanol Blending Program

Ethanol blended petrol helps to lower the content of petrol and still be viable as a fuel for locomotion. To help with this, the government has lowered the price of Ethanol, opened alternate routes for production of ethanol, and the reduction of GST on ethanol. All these reforms among others have greatly helped the oil and gas industry in India.


3

Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)

This policy guides the exploration and production of hydrocarbons in India. The main objectives of this initiative are increasing domestic oil and gas production and to make India a global hub for the oil and gas industry. It provides many benefits to explorers than previous policies in oil and gas did.

4

Reassessment of Hydrocarbon Resources

This project was started with the view to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of India’s sedimentary basins and deepwater areas. The project covered those areas not previously explored for oil and gas. It was carried out by a multi-organization team of ONGC, OIL, and DGH and was completed in 2017.


5

Infrastructure Development

The Government has planned many initiatives for the future growth of oil and gas sector. India will be extending the National Gas Pipeline to cover a larger area of 34,500 km by 2024-25. India has six operational LNG pipelines with plans to add more and increase capacity. The government is also expanding the Digboi and Guwahati refineries.

Our Value Proposition

As one of the top oil and gas recruitment services companies in India, the value we offer our clients is unmatched. Here are five reasons why.  

1

Market Intelligence

Our market intelligence is unparalleled, and we are guided by market data and insights on pay across roles and benefits offered in the industry.   

2

Effective RPO

We provide end-to-end recruitment services, beginning with sourcing to interviewing and onboarding of each candidate.  

3

Strategic Recruitment

Our software assists in narrowing down candidates to a selected demographic, experience, or skill sets if required.  

4

Workforce Transformation

With a combination of guided talent acquisition, restructuring of workforces and reimagining HR activities, we help close skill gaps and increase productivity.   

5

AI-equipped

We help build a lean workforce and hiring strategies powered by AI and today’s advanced technologies, ensuring that you stay ahead of the curve.    

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