Oil and Gas Recruitment Agency

Engineers, technicians and skilled trades for oil and gas operators, EPC contractors and service companies across the UAE and GCC.

Upstream to Downstream

Technical Talent for Oil and Gas Operations

Oil and gas roles demand proven experience and strict attention to safety.

Oil and Gas Recruitment Agency

Oil and gas operators, EPC contractors and service companies need people who can work safely in demanding environments — onshore, offshore, in plants and during shutdowns. Engineers, technicians and trades must bring relevant experience and certifications.

We recruit oil and gas personnel for permanent and contract roles, sourcing from the UAE, the wider region and from Kenya and East Africa. Candidates are screened for relevant sector experience, certifications and documentation before they reach your shortlist.

Who This Is For

Employers We Support With Oil & Gas Recruitment

Operators

EPC contractors

Oilfield service companies

Shutdown & turnaround contractors

Pipeline contractors

Refinery & plant maintenance

Inspection companies

How It Works

Our Oil & Gas Recruitment Process

01

Scope the Requirement

We confirm roles, headcount, skill level, salary range, location and required start date with your team.

02

Source & Screen

We search our UAE and Kenya candidate networks and screen for skills, experience and documentation.

03

Shortlist & Select

You receive a shortlist of screened candidates and interview the people you want to hire.

04

Mobilise & Onboard

We coordinate offers, documentation, visa steps and travel so selected candidates arrive ready to start.

Roles & Coverage

Roles We Recruit in Oil & Gas

Explore our dedicated role pages for this sector.

Why Cross Border

Why Employers Choose Cross Border

Reach

UAE Base, Kenya Sourcing

Headquartered in Dubai with dedicated sourcing operations in Kenya and wider East Africa.

Quality

Screened Shortlists

Candidates are screened for skills, experience and documentation before you see them.

Flexibility

Two Engagement Models

Choose Direct Recruitment or Full Recruitment depending on how much of the process you want us to run.

Engagement Models

Two Ways to Hire With Cross Border

Direct Recruitment

One-Time Placement Fee

We source, screen and present candidates; you employ them directly and pay a one-time placement fee once the hire is made.

Full Recruitment

Mobilisation Costs + 3 Months’ Advance + 10% Fee

We manage the full cycle including mobilisation, on the basis of mobilisation costs plus three months’ advance and a 10% fee.

Request Talent

Tell Us About Your Oil & Gas Recruitment Requirement

Share the roles, number of personnel, work location and preferred start date. Our team will review your requirement and come back to you with the right delivery route.

Request Workforce – Employer Inquiry

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Oil & Gas Recruitment

Which oil and gas roles do you recruit?

Engineers across disciplines, QA/QC and commissioning specialists, maintenance technicians, welders, fitters, riggers, scaffolders and support staff.

Do you recruit for shutdowns?

Yes. We recruit on contract for shutdowns, turnarounds and project work.

Do you check certifications?

We review certifications and experience against your stated requirements as part of screening.

Need Oil & Gas Recruitment?

Tell us the roles, numbers, location and timeline — we will shape the right delivery route.