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Oil and Gas

Downstream Recruitment

Refining, Distributing, and Marketing Oil & Gas Products Globally

Downstream

Driving Talent Solutions for the Downstream Oil and Gas Sector

The downstream oil and gas sector is under constant pressure to innovate - balancing sustainability goals with the need to stay efficient and compliant. From renewable fuels to emissions reduction, the demands are shifting fast. Companies need skilled professionals who can adapt and deliver.

At Orion, we connect you to the expertise that keeps operations running smoothly. Whether you're looking for talent in refining, distribution, or petrochemicals, we’ve got a global network of professionals who understand the industry inside and out. We help you stay ahead by providing downstream recruitment solutions for both today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.

Orion also supports clients with project manager recruitment agency services and specialised roles such as geologist recruitment, ensuring your team has the right expertise to thrive. For candidates, we connect you with top companies in the downstream sector, offering the chance to grow your career while contributing to the future of energy and innovation.

Through our extensive network and tailored approach, Orion drives growth and innovation, connecting talent with opportunity across the downstream oil and gas industry.

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Discover the Key Roles We Recruit for Downstream

At Orion, we come across a wide variety of roles and positions for Downstream. Here is a list of the most common roles our clients are recruiting for:


Monitors and ensures compliance with environmental laws, focusing on emissions and waste management.

Ensures operations comply with safety and environmental regulations, minimising risks to workers and the environment.

Maintains and repairs equipment in refineries, storage facilities, or distribution hubs to prevent downtime.

Focuses on creating and improving products derived from oil and gas, such as plastics, synthetic materials, and chemicals.

Designs, optimises, and manages processes within oil refineries to convert crude oil into usable products efficiently and safely.

Tests and ensures refined products meet industry standards and regulations for safety and performance.

Manages logistics, storage, and distribution of refined products, ensuring timely delivery to customers or retailers.

Our Services

The depth and quality of service we provide clients and candidates is what makes us stand out from our competitors, helping us build long-term, successful, working relationships.

We supply skilled project personnel, consultancy and fully-managed specialist services, resources, and class-leading technology, all geared towards the safe, efficient, and effective start-up of our clients’ assets across the globe.

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We simplify overseas assignments for clients by managing their global workforce challenges. Our comprehensive services enable you to access global talent, navigate local regulations, and maximise productivity across locations, with ease.

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We offer comprehensive international consultancy services using tailored methodologies to optimise materials operations, providing expert solutions for warehouse efficiency, procurement, and integrated supply chain management.

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Orion ISP (Integrated Service Provision) offers tailored, efficient, recruitment outsourcing solutions that streamline workforce management, reduce costs, and enhance international talent acquisition activities, across a variety of sectors.

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We provide specialised permanent recruitment solutions through tailored retained and executive search services. Our experienced PartnerPlus delivery team help global clients to identify and recruit top talent across multiple sectors.

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We are international talent acquisition specialists with a proven, and impressive, track record in recruiting personnel (temp/contract/perm, on/offshore, blue/white collar) across a range of sectors, disciplines, and locations since 1987.  

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Whether you're looking to build a strong workforce or take the next step in your career, Orion Group has the expertise, connections, and industry knowledge to support you. Our recruitment specialists work closely with businesses and professionals across multiple sectors, ensuring the right expertise is in place when it’s needed most.

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Our industry experts and talent acquisition specialists bring years of experience in connecting professionals all over the world, ensuring the right personnel is in place where and when you need it.