Junior Recruiter (Marine & Offshore Oil & Gas recruitment)

• Role: Junior Recruiter
• Marine & Offshore Oil & Gas recruitment
• Department: Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition
• Reporting To: Talent Acquisition Manager / Recruitment Lead
• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: AED 6,000/month
• Experience: 5–8 Years

Position Summary

One of our client is looking for a proactive and resourceful Junior Recruiter with 5–8 years of experience in Marine & Offshore Oil & Gas recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and coordinating the recruitment of technical and marine professionals for offshore and vessel-based operations.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience sourcing candidates through recruitment portals, social media, and professional networks, with a strong understanding of the Marine & Offshore talent market across the GCC and international regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit for specialised positions including:
• Survey Operations Personnel
• ROV/WROV Pilot Technicians
• Hydrographic Surveyors
• Survey Engineers
• Offshore Divers & Diving Supervisors
• Marine Operations Engineers
• Port Captains
• Marine/Offshore Superintendents
• Project Managers
• Vessel Crew and Marine Support Personnel
• Source and identify qualified candidates for Marine & Offshore Oil & Gas projects.
• Utilize recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Gulf, Monster, Indeed, Gulf Talent, and other sourcing channels.
• Perform Boolean searches, LinkedIn X-Ray searches, talent mapping, and database searches to identify active and passive candidates.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates technical skills, offshore experience, certifications, and suitability.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring offshore and marine vacancies.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate databases using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support mobilization activities by ensuring all recruitment documentation is complete.
• Stay informed about recruitment trends, salary benchmarks, and talent availability within the Marine & Offshore industry.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.5–8 years of recruitment experience, preferably within the Marine & Offshore Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven experience recruiting for offshore Survey, subsea, ROV, diving, marine operations, and vessel-based positions.
• Strong expertise in sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri Gulf, Monster, Indeed, Gulf Talent, and other recruitment platforms.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Boolean search techniques, and talent mapping.
• Good understanding of offshore certifications, vessel operations, and marine staffing requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment while meeting recruitment deadlines.
• Key

Competencies

• Marine & Offshore Recruitment
• Technical Talent Acquisition
• Candidate Sourcing & Talent Mapping
• Boolean & LinkedIn X-Ray Search
• Recruitment Portal Management
• Candidate Screening & Interviewing
• ATS & Database Management
• Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Coordination
• Communication & Relationship Management
• Planning, Organization & Time Management

Preferred Experience

Experience recruiting for EPC contractors, offshore construction companies, marine survey organizations, subsea service providers, offshore vessel operators, or marine services companies within the GCC or international markets will be an added advantage.