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Who we are
Argand Associates are a specialist subsurface and engreering
recruitment partner to the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry; finding and
placing market leading talent across the world.
We partner with both operators, service firms, consultancies and EPC’s
What we do better
Our determination to develop long-term relationships based on trust,
integrity and successful delivery has culminated in an unrivalled,
highly efficient and far reaching network of mid-to-senior level profes-
sionals from within both industry and consultancy environments.
Geographic coverage
Our approach
Using our proactive search methodology we help organisations
attract the most suitable talent in the market instead of being limited
to a list of candidates actively seeking jobs.
We are able to provide a full range of bespoke services including
Executive Search, Contingent Search and Contract/Interim solutions.
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Focussed on:
RESERVOIR & PRODUCTION
ENGINEERING
OPERATORS
NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES
SERVICE COMPANIES
RESERVOIR ENGINEERS
PRODUCTION ENGINEERS
PRODUCTION
TECHNOLOGIST
ASSET MANAGERS
PETROLEUM ENGINEERS
EXPLOITATION ENGINEERS
GEOSCIENCE
OPERATORS
NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES
SERVICE COMPANIES
EXPLORATION GEOLOGIST/
GEOPHYSICIST
DEVELOPMENT GEOLOGIST/
GEOPHYSICIST
RESERVOIR GEOLOGIST/
GEOPHYSICIST
OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST
WELL-SITE GEOLOGIST
OPERATIONS
GEOPHYSICIST
EXPLORATION MANAGER
GEOCHEMIST
BIOSTRATIGRAPHER
PETROPHYSICISTS
ENGINEERING
OPERATORS
NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES
EPC’S
COST
ELECTRICAL
FACILITIES
INSTRUMENTATION
MAINTENANCE
MECHANICAL
OPERATIONS
PIPELINE
PIPING
PROCESS
PROJECT/PLANNING
QUALITY
ROTATING EQUIPMENT
SAFETY
STRUCTURAL
SUBSEA
DRILLING & COMPLETIONS
OPERATORS
NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES
SERVICE COMPANIES
DRILLING ENGINEER
DRILLING MANAGER
COMPLETIONS ENGINEER
COUNTRY MANAGER
DRILLING SUPERVISOR
DRILLING
SUPERINTENDENT
FLUIDS ENGINEER
WORKOVER ENGINEER
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
ENGINEER
ABANDONMENT
MWD/LWD ENGINEER
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
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Company Values
“I feel Argand Associates have a different approach to most
run of the mill agencies, their team of specialists not only knew
the market, but understood my needs and requirements.”
Principal Geophysicist, Norway
“As a senior engineer, I get regular calls from recruitment agents when
new roles become available in the market that are usually unsuitable to
my experience or career aspirations. However, what really impressed
me about Argand’s approach was that they actually listened to what I
wanted out of a move and only approached me with opportunities that
ticked all the right boxes.”
Principal Geophysicist, Norway
CONSTANTLY DELIVERING SUCCESS
We are focused on delivering mutual success through our distinctive client-centric
business model and the specialist knowledge, experience and skill of our consul-
tants.
Our people are smart, innovative and effective problem-solvers whose approach to
recruitment is systematic and diligent. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts
to create the best solutions for you.
GENUINE LONG TERM PARTNESHIP
We develop long-term partnerships by listening, understanding your needs and cre-
ating bespoke solutions that add value. Whether we are representing your business
or your personal brand, we act as ambassadors that present you to the marketplace
in the most positive light.
We do not treat talent as a commodity and are committed to partnering with people
throughout their careers.
EARNING YOUR TRUST
We think trust is something you have to fight for and never expect it as a given.
We strive to earn your trust by giving truthful feedback that is thought provoking,
insightful and makes a difference. We operate with the highest ethical standards
and everything we do is governed by absolute confidentiality, honesty and
integrity.
A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK
We are a relationship-led recruitment consultancy whose success has been built
on developing a global network of professionals across the upstream petroleum
industry. We are constantly identifying the highest quality talent in each of our
markets and providing unrivalled opportunities.
SPECIALIST MARKET KNOWLEDGE
We are an upstream petroleum market specialist that is passionate about being
the most informed recruitment consultancy within the industry. Our understand-
ing of the challenges of specific technical disciplines and our appreciation of
cultural differences within geographies enables us to solve complex recruitment
problems.
We keep a finger on the pulse of our markets so that we have visibility of future
trends that will impact our partners. We are deeply immersed in the industry’s
information flow and the movement of talent within the industry.
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Services we offer
RETAINED SEARCH
This approach is most effective when the role requires a high quality candidate of
considerable business importance. Given the strategic importance of these positions,
there is often a degree of urgency, and confidentiality accompanying this type of search.
CONTINGENT SEARCH
This approach relies on our proactive search methodology as well as our efficient referral
network to generate the vast majority of our candidates.
CONSULTANT
The fast paced contract market requires high calibre candidates at short notice, our
specialist team keep in regular contact with our expansive network allowing us to
consistently deliver.
CONSULTANT
CONTINGENT
SEARCH
RETAINED
SEARCH
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Key Contacts - Senior Team
Richard Peart, Head of Contracts & Compliance
Richard.Peart@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7841
Richard has extensive Oil and Gas recruitment experience, which includes
the management of a major client contract with operations across Kazakh-
stan and Europe. More recent roles have been involved with the commercial
analysis of framework agreements and development of operating guidelines.
His responsibility at Argand Associates is with the implementation and
management of contracts for both UK and overseas assignments, in full
compliance with internal and external procedures.
Oliver Castle, Director - Strategic Development
oliver.castle@argandassociates.com
Oliver is one of the founders of Argand Associates and Oliver James
Associates. With over 16 years’ experience within the recruitment industry,
Oliver has specific responsibility for the global expansion strategy of Argand
Associates and Oliver James Associates.
uk.linkedin.com/pub/oliver-castle/3/213/666
James Rogers, Director - Operations & Performance
james.rogers@ojassociates.com
James is one of the founders of Argand Associates and Oliver James Asso-
ciates. With over 18 years’ experience within the recruitment industry, James
has specific responsibility for the operational performance of all consultants
and support employees within Argand Associates and Oliver James Associ-
ates on a global basis.
uk.linkedin.com/in/jameswaserogers
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Key Contacts - Geoscience, Reservoir & Production
Ik Onyiah, Manager
Ik.Onyiah@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7853 +44 788 985 1949
Ik manages the Geoscience, Reservoir & Production team. He has over
seven years experience, an excellent reputation in the industry and a deep
understanding of the nuances of recruitment. He takes the time to offer a
bespoke solution to each client and candidate.
Haaris Mahmood, Senior Consultant
Haaris.Mahmood@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7840 +44 780 802 1441
Haaris is one of our Senior Consultants who focuses on executive search
and selection appointments in the disciplines of Geoscience and Reservoir
Engineering. Haaris works extensively with clients and candidates on a
retained, contingent and exclusive basis, predominantly in the EMEA.
Roxana Bobolicu, Consultant
Roxana.Bobolicu@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7834
Roxana works on recruiting a full range of permanent subsurface specialists,
from Geoscience to Petroleum Engineering. She recruits for European clients
and headhunts globally. Also, Roxana specialises on recruiting for Reservoir
Engineering and Research and Development roles in particular.
Daniel Fenton, Senior Consultant
Daniel.Fenton@ojassociates.com
+44 161 830 7842 +44754 938 9294
Daniel specialises in up Upstream Oil and Gas Recruitment with a particular
focus on Geoscience and Reservoir Engineers. He works with experienced
individuals whom possess strong academic backgrounds and work for Oper-
ators ranging from Super Majors through to small Independent Operators.
Daniel is adept at fulfilling searches globally and currently works with a partic-
ular focus on Western Europe, Asia and Africa.
Colin Shaw, Senior Consultant
Colin.Shaw@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7836 +44 7807 638 737
Colin is focused within the geoscience & reservoir engineering disciplines.
He recruits for clients globally, with a particular focus on the EMEA region,
providing both staff and interim solutions.
Katie Jones, Consultant
Katie.Jones@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7834
Katie is a Researcher with a focus on Geoscience and Reservoir Engineer-
ing. She conducts her research by developing professional networks and
relationships which enables her to understand market trends. This allows
her to discuss in depth relevant opportunities with candidates; Katie
works predominantly within Europe.
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Key Contacts - Drilling & Completions
James Tomlin, Senior Consultant
James.Tomlin@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7833 +44 7722 239 212
James focuses specifically within Drilling and Completions, planning and
operations. He has personally spent time living and working in all of the con-
tinents in which he recruits and holds the ethos that success is developed by
building relationships founded on trust, integrity and understanding.
Jack Lynch, Senior Consultant
Jack.Lynch@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7843 +44 7871 823 333
Jack is one of our Senior Consultants focusing on headhunting global per-
manent Drilling and Completions professionals, with a key focus on the UK,
European, African, Middle Eastern, Americas and Asian markets. With over
seven years senior level recruitment and business management experience,
Jack’s key strength is the ability to develop and maintain long term
commercial relationships.
Liz Ellis, Senior Consultant
Liz.Ellis@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7839 +44 7966 614 147
Liz focuses on the recruitment of permanent Drilling professionals into Eu-
rope, Middle east and Africa. She has been working within the Oil and gas
industry for 4 years and has extensive experience of building long lasting
relationships with both Candidates and clients which results in a high level
service being achieved.
Stewart Cherry, Managing Consultant
Stewart.Cherry@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7837 +44 771 650 3235
Stewart is one of our Managing Consultants recruiting and networking with
mid to board level Drilling and Completions professional’s across the UK,
European, African, Middle Eastern, Americas and Asian markets. Stewart
has over 6 years’ experience of recruiting senior interim professionals and
his in-depth knowledge of the industry has enabled him in identifying the
highest quality talent in the market and presenting unrivalled opportunities.
Chris Hinchey, Consultant
Chris.Hinchey@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7836 +44 7920 080 508
Chris focuses on permanent Drilling & Completions staff worldwide, with
a major focus on the UK, European, African and Middle Eastern markets.
Chris specialises in headhunting Drilling Managers, Superintendents, Su-
pervisors, Drilling Engineers and Completions staff and works with several
Operators and Service Companies on a retained, contingent and exclusive
basis.
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Key Contacts - Engineering
Dermott Bradley, Consultant
Dermott.Bradley@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7838 +44 7429 0056 29
Dermott comes from an oil and gas operations recruitment background. He
specialises in the placement of Process and Facilities engineers throughout
Europe, The Middle East and Asia specifically within EPC companies. He
works in partnership with major EPC companies and boutique firms alike to
recruit candidates from engineer up to director level.
Jack Lynch, Senior Consultant
Jack.Lynch@argandassociates.com
+44 161 830 7843 +44 7871 823 333
Jack is one of our Senior Consultants networking with mid to board level
Engineering professionals specialisms include; Process, Facilities, Mechani-
cal, Instrumentation and Pipeline. Geographical remit focus: UK, European,
North African, Middle Eastern, Americas and Asian markets. With over seven
years senior level recruitment and business management experience, Jacks
key strength is the ability to develop and maintain long term commercial
relationships.
10. contact@argandassociates.com
T +44 (0) 161-830-1260
F +44 (0) 161-833-4999
Vantage Point
Hardman Street
Spinningfields
Manchester
M3 3HF
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