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2. Global Staffing Vision
For over 30 years, LA recruitment has filled technical staffing
needs on some of the world’s most diverse and challenging
projects! Our staffing business originated in Aberdeen, Scotland
for the Oil and Gas industry and after cutting our teeth on North
Sea Oil, we rapidly expanded globally, as clients within the industry
began to discover our experience and capabilities firsthand and
our pride for excellence when it came to customer service.
We are fortunate enough to count both Operators and Oilfield
Service Companies as our clients. Upstream or Downstream, we
pride ourselves on being able to access the level of highly
qualified, local and expatriate personnel required to get any
project accomplished! We also take the additional step of backing
up our level of service with a Certified QA System, and our
inclusion in First Point Assessment Limited is our personal
guarantee to every client that they will be assured of our high
quality delivery.
LA Recruitment works from strategically positioned offices around
the globe. Our main office is located in the UK, and we have
additional offices in the USA, Middle East and Far East. Each Office
is effectively staffed and maintained by our internationally
experienced team of Recruiters. We limit our offices not just for
efficiency, but in order to effectively staff projects with your
specific needs and concerns in mind. Always solution oriented, we
remain close enough to the action, to keep our pulse on the
demands faced by your projects daily, but practical enough to not
pass along unnecessary costs to our clients - LA Recruitment’s
reach can effectively extend to wherever your projects take your
business!
We have a well-earned reputation for providing reliable, well-
educated, experienced professionals, who have the capabilities
necessary to accomplish the task and get the job done! Our
personnel are capable of undertaking assignments in some of the
toughest environments in the world, and each is well-qualified in
his/her discipline. Depending on your specific requirements, LA
Recruitment can provide you with either Permanent or Contract
Staffing options.
LA Recruitment comprehends that every business needs a
distinctive, competitive advantage. We provide that, by
supplementing and supporting your recruitment needs in a timely,
efficient and cost effective manner.
So, whether your needs are in LNG, Oil and Gas Exploration or
Production, or you provide vital Support-Services, LA Recruitment
is ready to assist with your staffing needs.
3. About LA Recruitment
LA Recruitment Ltd and it’s associated companies (LA Recruitment WLL, LA Recruitment USA Inc and LA Recruitment &
Management Services Ltd) have been leading the way in delivering experienced, qualified direct hire and contract personnel to
the Oil & Gas industry for 30 years.
We are involved in the placement of Engineering, Commercial, Marine & Technical personnel. Our expertise and strong track
record lies in staffing major construction projects from design to EPC and construction to commissioning phases.
With our Head Office based in Aberdeen, UK and further offices in Houston, Qatar and Malaysia, we have offered support to
many of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and LNG companies.
We can offer our services on a Contingency or a Retained fee basis and provide our clients with a fully comprehensive
recruitment service.
Meet the Directors
Jacquie Philip - Managing Director
Jacquie is based in Doha, Qatar managing LA’s second office. Jacquie has been with LA for over 20
years and specialises in Engineering recruitment for the LNG and Oil & Gas industries. She is
responsible for the growth of the Middle East market.
Alistair Reid - Technical Director
Alistair has 25 years of technical recruitment experience and holds a MCIPD qualification. He has been
with LA since 2001 and is responsible for overseeing the Technical and Marine Departments. Alistair is
based within the Aberdeen head office.
Mhairi Preston - Commercial Director
Mhairi has ultimate responsibility for the financial operations of the company but also oversees the
running and growth of the US office. Mhairi has been with LA since 1991 and has vast experience in
the recruitment of Engineering and Project Support personnel for the Oil & Gas industry.
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4. Sectors worked in
Engineering
In recruiting professional Discipline Engineers, LA Recruitment employs a range of well proven
recruitment techniques.
We obtain a detailed understanding of our client’s needs and make a careful evaluation of the
position. We have a team of internationally experienced recruiters who work diligently co-
ordinating the documentation and back up for each candidate that is vital in today’s recruitment
market. We are currently working with many of the world’s leading Oil Exploration and Service
companies and our operations extend worldwide.
Personnel can be supplied on a permanent or contract basis and our expertise extends to the
following areas:
Ÿ Construction
Ÿ Project Management
Ÿ Refinery/Gas Plants
Ÿ Oil & Gas
Ÿ Petrochemical
Project Support & Commercial/IT
Project support personnel are vital to the successful running of a project and our team understand the
unique and special requirements of these valued personnel. Our strategy is backed up by our state of
the art computerised database system, which enables fast and efficient sourcing of candidates to meet
client requirements.
Our aim at all times is to work in partnership with our client towards providing a service consistent
with and complimentary to their corporate objectives.
Offshore Manning
LA Recruitment offers manpower on the following:
Ÿ Flotels
Ÿ Drill Rigs
Ÿ Platforms
Ÿ FPSOs
Ÿ Jack Ups
Ÿ Support Vessels
Our team of highly skilled offshore recruiters have a detailed understanding of both the
client’s requirements and the industry in which they specialise. We provide staff for
locations including North Sea, Norwegian, Dutch, Far East and Gulf of Mexico Sectors.
Extensive checks of references and offshore certification are always undertaken to ensure
competence. We also undertake a thorough assessment of all candidates employment
history to select recruits who have both the expertise and experience required.
Within a fast changing industry, we keep abreast of current legislation, so you can always
count on us to provide you with the right information, the first time!
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5. Disciplines handled
LA Recruitment is a market leader with 30 years of experience and our focus has always been to provide professional,
experienced personnel, delivered on time and within budget!
Whether it’s Temporary, Contract or Direct Hire - LA Recruitment has the domestic and global reach to connect with
experienced, qualified candidates seeking work in: Surface, Subsea, Exploration, Petrochemical, LNG, Mining & Mineral and
Chemical industries.
This list is not exhaustive of our capabilities; but it does clearly indicate the types of candidates that we are experienced in
recruiting.
Please note: For avoidance of doubt, although we have used the term “Engineer” for many of the disciplines, we do also recruit
for: Discipline Managers, Superintendents and Supervisors in addition to providing discipline support staff for the below
categories, e.g. Drilling Engineers, Drilling Managers, Drilling Superintendents, Drilling Technical Administrators, etc….
Accountants Financial Controllers Plant Engineers
Administration Gas Marketers Procedure Analysts
Asset Integrity Geologists Process Engineers
Asset Team Leads Geophysicists Procurement Co-ordinators
Budget/Cost Control Geoscientists Production Engineers
Business Analysts HR Managers Project Engineers
Business Development HSE Engineers Project Managers
Buyers Inspection Engineers Purchasing Supervisors
Certification Engineers Integrity Engineers QA Engineers
Chemical Engineers Legal Counsel QC Inspectors
Civil Engineers Logistics Managers Quality Auditors
Commissioning Engineers Loss Prevention Engineers Quantity Surveyors
Completion Engineers Maintenance Engineers Recruiters
Construction Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Reservoir Engineers
Contracts Engineers Marine Engineers Risk Assessors
Corrosion Engineers Marketing Analysts Rotating Equipment Engineers
Cost Engineers Materials Controllers Safety Engineers
Document Controllers Mechanical Engineers Security Co-ordinators
Drilling Engineers Metallurgy Engineers Seismic Engineers
E & I Engineers Metering Engineers Static Equipment Engineers
Electrical Engineers Naval Architects Structural Engineers
Engineering Managers Operations Engineers Telecomms Engineers
Environmental Engineers Petroleum Engineers Training Co-ordinators
Exploration Engineers Petrophysicists Utilities Engineers
Facilities Engineers Pipeline Engineers Well Services Engineers
Field Engineers Piping Engineers
Finance Managers Planning Engineers
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6. Why choose LA?
With so many agencies, both locally, nationally and internationally in the Oil & Gas recruitment
sector, why should you choose LA as a preferred supplier for your vacancies?
Here are just a few reasons…….
Ÿ LA has a strong reputation as a forward thinking organisation - however, we have old-
fashioned values.
Ÿ LA consistently treats each client and applicant as an individual; providing advice, respect and
guidance.
Ÿ LA is owned by three Directors who personally oversee each vacancy. Our clients are always
able to talk directly with a Director who will know about their vacancies and who will ensure
they get personal service.
Ÿ LA’s Directors have over 65 years of recruitment experience between them.
Ÿ LA believes in quality not quantity. We are paid to do the pre-selection so why send 10
reasonable resumes when we can send 2 that fit the specification closely.
Ÿ LA is experienced in handling both large multi-million$ contracts and small one-off
placements.
Ÿ At LA each resume is read and individually coded by our recruiters before being entered into
our database. Although the database is computerised, we do not search on keywords along,
which means the clients get the best matched applicants who have the best skills for the job.
Ÿ LA’s team is pro-active. We are experienced recruiters and attuned to new ideas and
technology.
Ÿ LA advertise regularly in the local and national press, trade magazines, online database search
engines and through social media to ensure that we have up-to-date candidates who are
looking for new opportunities. Candidates are interviewed and tested as appropriate.
Ÿ LA has a fully qualified MCIPD Director to ensure that all legislation is adhered to.
Ÿ LA has been trading for three decades.
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