Sr Recruiter- Oil and Gas

AMS; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development

Inclusive culture

Volunteer day

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

AMS is seeking a seasoned Senior Oil & Gas Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment for our technical, field, and engineering teams. You will source, screen, and hire high-caliber talent across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while maintaining strict adherence to industry compliance, safety standards, and rotational mobilization requirements.

Hybrid: 2x a week onsite. You will partner with Hiring Managers to define workforce needs, competitive compensation, and market insights

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment for the Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, or Petrochemical sectors.
• Demonstrated track record of hiring both field/rotational personnel and technical engineering talent.
• Advanced proficiency with ATS systems (e.g., Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Deep understanding of energy terminology, field certifications, safety culture, and rotational workforce logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Petroleum Engineers, HSE Managers, Field Technicians, Rig Managers, Project Engineers, and Asset Operators.
• Proactively headhunt passive technical candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, energy databases, and direct sourcing.
• Build and manage a talent pipeline for high-volume field hiring and niche engineering roles.
• Partner with Hiring Managers, Site Leads, and Project Managers to define workforce demands and compensation packages.
• Advise leadership on market availability, salary benchmarks, and talent trends in energy sectors.

Skills

Oil & Gas recruiting

Technical hiring

ATS + LinkedIn Recruiter

Energy industry knowledge

Negotiation & communication

Tools

Workday

Taleo

Greenhouse

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About Us

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Oil & Gas Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment for our technical, field, and engineering teams. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring high-caliber technical talent across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations while maintaining strict adherence to industry compliance, safety standards, and rotational mobilization requirements.

Hybrid: 2x a week onsite

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for specialized roles including Petroleum Engineers, HSE Managers, Field Technicians, Rig Managers, Project Engineers, and Asset Operators.
• Proactively headhunt passive technical candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, specialized energy databases, trade networks, and direct sourcing.
• Build and manage a talent pipeline for both high-volume field hiring and hard-to-fill niche engineering roles.
• Partner directly with Hiring Managers, Site Leads, and Project Managers to define workforce demands, technical skill requirements, and competitive compensation packages.
• Advise leadership on market availability, salary benchmarks, and talent trends within the global and regional energy sectors.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience: Experience in recruitment for the Oil & Gas, Energy, EPC, or Petrochemical sectors.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated track record of hiring both field/rotational personnel and technical engineering talent.
• Tools: Advanced proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) (e.g., Workday, Taleo, Greenhouse) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of energy terminology, field certifications, safety culture, and rotational workforce logistics.
• Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and candidate management skills in high-demand market environments.

If you don’t meet every requirement but you feel you have the right skills and potential, we want to hear from you.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration is $78- 103k USD plus applicable benefits.

This range is specific to the advertised locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, Life, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k), Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.