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Filling the energy skills gap®
Spencer Ogden Drilling provides a complete and comprehensive service to drilling contractors on a global scale with a local focus using a team of highly trained consultants with the exclusive aim of meeting drilling contractor’s needs.”
INTRoDucTIoNThe drilling industry is an ever-changing landscape with a rapidly approaching “Big Crew Change”, as nearly half of the industry workforce will retire within the next 10 years. As a member of the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Spencer Ogden is able to understand and meet your personnel needs on both a temporary or permanent basis. Our full RPO services to our clients means we are able to outsource all, or part of the recruitment and onboarding process.
Being proactive, professional and passionate about drilling recruitment is what drives us to offer industry-leading recruitment services and experience to drilling contractors worldwide.
WHY sPeNceR oGDeNWith offices in the UK, Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Middle East, and the U.S., you’ll find us at the heart of industry growth, keeping pace with changing technologies and building strong, long-lasting relationships.
Pre-employment screening includes background and employment verification, drug and alcohol screening and medical protocols. All of our labor contractors and your company are protected with our various liability insurances:
• Umbrella Liability Insurance• General Liability Insurance• Automobile Liability Insurance
Our U.S. contractors are also protected with the following liability and welfare coverages:
• Maritime Employers Liability Insurance (M.E.L.)• Workers Compensation and Employers Liability
Insurance• Full health and dental insurance coverage is available
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Drilling Operations Using the global reach of Spencer Ogden’s global resourcing team, unique branding and intrinsic understanding of the drilling industry, we are able to identify the talent of the future.
Whether it is a permanent, direct-hire or temporary requirement to maintain safe manning levels and the smooth operations of the rig, or a temporary-to-permanent solution to give the candidate an opportunity to make the permanent vacancy their own, Spencer Ogden will have the solution.
As a supplement to our rig crew placement we offer full payroll services. With our liability policies we are able to take on the payroll and liabilities of the temporary or permanent placements. These services allow you to save money by keeping your headcount down, reducing your costs and liabilities. Our industry-leading contracts, payroll, administration and ongoing contractor care team can facilitate payroll runs to mirror your current payroll frequency.
RecRuITmeNT PARTNeRsHIPs
Full-Project Outsourcing Spencer Ogden Drilling offers full-project staffing services utilizing the strong internal infrastructure, experience and adaptable nature of our services in order to meet the needs of the client.
• Payroll• Tax handling - tax equalization• HR management• Finance• Mobilization/demobilization• Visa and work permit assistance
We have placed complete project management teams for major and non-major drilling contractors on new build jackups, semisubmersibles and drillships in Singapore, China and Korea.
Cosco Qidong Shipyard, China – Houston, U.S. - Sevan Drilling was awarded a three-year contract for their sixth generation, ultra-deepwater semisubmersible to work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
The rig needed to be crewed within four months.
120 roles were delivered across drilling, subsea, maintenance and marine crews, which allowed the successful and on-time delivery of the rig to start its maiden voyage from China to the Gulf of Mexico.
RecRuITmeNT seRVIces
Shipyard & Construction Projects
RecRuITmeNT seRVIces
Spencer Ogden Aberdeen has placed more than 1,200 Roustabouts and Roughnecks.”
Entry Level / Greenhand and Cross Industry Recruitment
Analyzing the foundation and early careers of high performers in the industry allows us to create partnerships and relationships with universities, the military and other areas within heavy industry and engineering in order to identify skill sets that are transferable to drilling contractors.
We have highly specialized contract personnel who have extensive experience in SPS projects, upgrades, maintaining warm-stacked rigs and getting rigs ready to drill, as well as with new build shipyard experience.
Invergordon, Scotland More than 50 maintenance crew members on over nine Transocean assets (Sedco 711, Sedco 712, Sedco 714, John Shaw, Prospect, Galaxy 1, Galaxy 2, Galaxy 3, Paul B. Loyd Jr).
Las Palmas, Spain More than 50 Maintenance crew for both Stena Drilling (Stena Tay) and Transocean (Sedco Energy)
Singapore More than 30 Maintenance crew Transocean’s MG Hulme Jr and Songa’s Songa Mercur
Management & Support Services
Spencer Ogden provides recruitment services for drilling contractor office-based roles, which is split into two main areas of focus:
• Operations & Projects• Corporate Support Services
Operations & Projects source personnel for various roles within Subsea, Marine, Maintenance and Drilling Operations
• Ocean Rig - Multiple Rig Managers • Northern Offshore - Onshore Maintenance
Superintendent• Songa Offshore - Rig Asset Manager • Rowan Drilling – Engineering Manager, Multiple
Operation and Project Engineers
Corporate Support Services source all commercial personnel for drilling contractors within Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Logistics, IT, Legal, HSE, Training and Competency
• Seadrill – Human Resources, Supply Chain and Logistics, HSE and Finance
• Atwood Oceanics – Supply Chain and Logistics • PetroSaudi – IT and Human Resources • Hercules Offshore – HSE and Human Resources
WHY cLIeNTs cHoose us
As the global energy industry evolves, we provide the specialist talent that helps you keep pace.”
cLIeNT TesTImoNIALs
“Spencer Ogden is a valued resource to Seadrill Americas and has assisted us with a range of recruitment services both domestically and internationally. Their timely and efficient approach to recruitment, coupled with the range of services they offer has assisted us in effectively satisfying both temporary and permanent requirements from our demanding offshore assets.” HR Manager - Seadrill Americas
“Spencer Ogden has been the ultimate recruitment partner to Vantage Drilling. They set themselves apart from their competition by knowledge and understanding of the drilling industry and making the recruitment process simple. They consistently show professionalism and urgency to assist us with our requirements, and have become a trusted and respected resource to our company.” Senior Recruiter - Vantage Drilling
“Spencer Ogden is a valued recruitment partner to Atwood Oceanics globally. They consistently show strong technical knowledge specific to the offshore drilling industry, and have clearly taken the time to gain an excellent understanding of our company culture and values. Delivery to requirements is fast, detailed and of high quality across all departments and services that Spencer Ogden provides.” HR Supervisor - Atwood Oceanics
“Spencer Ogden has fantastic knowledge of the drilling industry. This, combined with their personnel and friendly approach, makes them my first point of contact for my recruitment requirements.” HR Coordinator - Maersk Drilling
Complex projects, tight deadlines and fierce competition put the demand for talent at a premium. Through our global networks, we’ll connect you quickly and efficiently to the specialist personnel who can deliver.
• We listen. Our vertical market specialists know energy inside out; we take time to understand the unique role your company plays within it and the people you need to grow.
• Direct access to niche expertise. With a worldwide network, 500,000-candidate database and real-time project tracking, we snap up the best people to meet your need.
• Your international partner. Based in five global super hubs with multiple offices worldwide, we’ve got the local knowledge, and in-country networks to support your business, whatever your ambitions.
• A dedicated, scalable service. Whether you’re filling a single role or building a 5,000-strong team, you’ll have one point of contact to make the process fast, efficient and seamless.
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PROMOTInG THe POSITIOn Through our global network, headhunting, advertising, job alerts & web 2.0 networking.
“I am truly thankful for Spencer Ogden. I had been trying to break into the offshore drilling industry for two and a half years. The chance that Spencer Ogden gave me made it possible for me to be recognized and prove myself, and that has been a career changer.”
“Thanks again for all Spencer Ogden has done in helping me get my foot into the door, gaining experience, and giving me the opportunity for full-time employment on a deepwater drillship.’’
“I have been working periodically for Spencer Ogden now for more than four years. This is the only agency I like to work for, not only because the consultants are pleasant and friendly, but also because they are trustworthy. They provide good employment and take my needs into consideration. I always recommend them to my colleagues.”
“I have had numerous assignments from Spencer Ogden. I highly recommended them as an agency, as they have always been excellent an employer. I do not use any other agency, as I am treated very fairly by Spencer Ogden.’’
“Spencer Ogden was very efficient, very professional and nice to talk to. Spencer Ogden was very honest and no nonsense. I would definitely work with them again, and have already recommended some of my guys to them.”
• In all energy sectors across the globe, we focus on mid-to-senior level positions and highly skilled technical roles. We put the personal into proactive, professional recruitment.
• A growth industry offers a world of opportunity; our candidates enjoy the benefits.
• We don’t just talk the talk. We listen to what you want – and as sector-specific industry specialists, we won’t waste your time with roles that don’t suit your unique skill set.
• Global possibilities. A global network of international offices gives you access to the world’s most exciting permanent and contract positions.
• We’ll stay in touch. As part of our talent network, you’ll be the first to know when there’s a role to match your ambitions.
• Ongoing support, wherever you are in the world. Comprehensive candidate care including an in-house team dedicated to our contractors.
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Spencer Ogden is proud and honored to receive the 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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