Over 14,000 candidates engaged on a monthly basis.
PeopleProcessPerformance
expertise in
Oil & Gas
1.2k+ Happy Hires
Innovative recruitment practices
Oil & gas hiring is shaped by the realities of field operations, safety and environmental compliance, and the constant coordination between assets, crews, vendors, and back office teams. Execution risk shows up in drilling schedules, maintenance windows, outages, and incident response—not abstract project plans. QOP Energy focuses on candidates who have already delivered in comparable operating environments, including asset-based operations, contractor oversight, regulatory compliance, and sustaining performance across wells, pipelines, terminals, refineries, or plants as conditions shift.
QUALITY OPERATIONS, QUALITY TALENT, REAL IMPACT,
High-touch approach that drives results
In oil & gas, “high touch” means staying close to how assets are actually built, operated, and maintained. For QOP Energy, that includes pressure-testing experience tied to real sites, understanding safety and regulatory constraints, vendor and contractor dynamics, and clarifying what success in the role looks like day to day. Communication stays frequent and direct, shortlists are grounded in operational reality, and your company’s expectations are represented accurately—reducing interview waste and improving long-term fit in safety- and reliability-critical roles.
Top Performers
Frequently filled functions
The choice of thousands
+8
years
of experience in the Oil & Gas sector
2.5
weeks
average time to hire, from intake call to top candidate accepting an offer.
Our Process
Proven results through a proactive outbound strategy.
01
Ideal candidate profile
Before launching a search, we anchor the role in your operational reality: the assets you operate, field footprint, contractor model, regulatory environment, and risk profile. We clarify must-have experience—upstream, midstream, downstream, or oilfield services—and how success is measured across uptime, safety, compliance, and cost control. With this context, QOP Energy builds a precise and realistic candidate profile.
02
Candidate availability research
Using that profile, we map talent across operators, pipeline and terminal companies, refiners, service providers, EPCs, inspection firms, and technical service providers. We focus on where similar assets are being operated, where comparable safety and compliance regimes exist, and where talent movement is actually occurring. This keeps the search grounded in the real oil & gas labor market, not theoretical resumes.
03
Outreach and screening
We conduct direct outbound outreach rather than relying on job boards. Screening goes beyond titles to validate hands-on experience with assets, vendors, safety programs, regulatory bodies, and incident response. Only candidates who can clearly explain their role in real operations—and who align with your pace, culture, and risk tolerance—move forward.
04
Guidance and placement
For each qualified candidate, we manage the process end to end: aligning on role scope, travel expectations, rotations or on-site requirements, compensation structures, and incentives. As offers progress, we support notice timing, transition planning, and any relocation or hybrid considerations to ensure stability once the hire is in seat.
Frequently asked questions
How do we run searches for companies in oil & gas?
QOP Energy uses a fully outbound recruitment process. We do not post jobs or rely on inbound applicants. We define the requirements, map talent within oil & gas, and reach out directly to professionals with relevant asset, field, and compliance experience. This keeps the search focused on proven operators, not just active job seekers.
How do we decide which candidates to target and present?
We convert your brief into clear must have criteria for experience, responsibilities, and results. We then identify professionals who meet those criteria and speak with them to confirm depth, alignment, and readiness. Only candidates who fit the role and environment are presented.
How fast do we deliver candidates?
On average, we provide a usable shortlist within 2.5 weeks. The outbound model allows us to move immediately and target relevant profiles, reducing delays and minimizing interview churn.
How does our pricing and guarantee work?
QOP Energy operates on a full contingency basis. All research and outreach are funded upfront. You are invoiced 30 days after the hire starts. If the hire does not remain in the role for at least 180 days, we restart the search under the same agreement.
Do we also handle executive and leadership roles in oil & gas?
Yes. We regularly support searches for senior leaders across operations, HSE, asset management, and technical functions. Our network includes experienced operators and leaders with stable track records in safety-critical, compliance-heavy environments.
How do we handle confidentiality during the search?
We protect both sides. Candidate conversations remain confidential, and client details are shared only after alignment on core requirements and genuine interest. This limits unnecessary exposure for both companies and candidates.
How do we communicate with candidates throughout the process?
We contact candidates directly, set expectations early, and communicate accurately about the role, environment, and demands. Candidates understand what they’re stepping into before interviews begin, which improves close rates and long-term retention.
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