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Oil and Gas Jobs in Oman

Browse the latest oil and gas vacancies in Oman — process engineering, mechanical, instrumentation, operations, HSE, and EPCC project roles at national energy companies, industrial operators, and EPC contractors.

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Oil and Gas Role Categories in Oman

The main disciplines and job types across Oman's oil, gas, and energy sector.

Process
Process & Chemical Engineering

Process engineers, chemical engineers, and process safety specialists. Core to refinery operations at national energy companies. HYSYS, FLARESIM, and hazardous area experience valued. IChemE membership is a recognised professional standard.

Maint
Mechanical & Maintenance

Rotating equipment engineers, static equipment engineers, maintenance planners, and reliability engineers. High demand from national energy companies, ALBA, and their contractor networks. GCC maintenance experience with CMMS/SAP PM systems valued.

Instr
Instrumentation & Control

Instrument engineers, DCS/SCADA engineers, and instrumentation technicians. One of the most consistently in-demand profiles in Oman's oil and gas sector. Experience with Honeywell, Emerson, or ABB systems valued.

Ops
Operations

Production operators, shift supervisors, and control room operators. Oman or GCC refinery/LNG experience strongly preferred for most operational roles.

HSE
HSE — Oil & Gas

HSE engineers and officers for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. NEBOSH and IOSH certification required. H2S safety training and GCC industrial HSE experience valued.

Project
Project Engineering & EPCC

Project engineers, lead engineers, and project managers for capital projects and turnarounds. GCC EPCC project experience and familiarity with ASME, API, and IP standards expected at senior level.

Major Oil & Gas Employers in Oman

national energy companies

Oman's integrated national energy company — spanning upstream through refining, distribution, and gas processing. The single largest technical employer in Oman. Vacancies at official employer career portals and through specialist oil and gas recruitment agencies and EPC contractors.

industrial operators — Gulf Petrochemical Industries

A joint venture producing ammonia, methanol, and MTBE from the major industrial locations in Oman petrochemical complex. Employs process, mechanical, instrumentation, and operations professionals on an ongoing basis.

Tatweer Petroleum

Operates mature Oman oilfield production under a development agreement. Recruits for petroleum engineering, reservoir, and production operations roles for upstream specialists.

EPC & Service Contractors

Petrofac, Wood (John Wood Group), Tecnicas Reunidas, and local technical services firms operate continuously in Oman on national energy companies and industrial projects. Contractor roles offer large-scale capital project exposure with competitive packages.

No legitimate oil and gas employer charges candidates placement or visa fees. Oil and gas recruitment scams targeting candidates from South Asia and Southeast Asia are well-documented. Legitimate operators and EPC contractors never charge fees. Any fee request is a scam. Report to the the relevant Oman labour authority.

Latest Oil and Gas Jobs in Oman

FAQ

Oil and Gas Jobs in Oman — Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

The most active categories are process and chemical engineering, mechanical and maintenance engineering, instrumentation and control, operations, HSE, project engineering, and EPCC project management. Most roles are concentrated in the national energy companies, industrial operators and EPC contractors across Oman.
national energy companies posts direct vacancies on its official careers portal at official employer career portals. Additional roles are filled through its EPC and service contractor network. Specialist technical and oil and gas recruitment agencies focused on GCC placements are an effective channel for contractor roles. LinkedIn is used by national energy companies's HR team for senior specialist recruitment.
NEBOSH for HSE roles. H2S safety training for gas processing or production roles. BOSIET for high-risk industrial environments. CSWIP or PCN for inspection and NDT roles. IChemE membership for chemical and process engineering. Individual listing requirements vary — always check the specific certification stated.
Yes — Oman's oil and gas sector recruits internationally on an ongoing basis. GCC experience is strongly preferred for senior technical and operations roles. national energy companies and EPC contractors provide full visa sponsorship, housing allowances, and annual flights for qualified international candidates. See the Work Visa Guide.
Oil and gas roles represent some of the highest total compensation packages in Oman. Senior technical packages include a competitive base salary, housing allowance, transport, health insurance, annual flights, and end-of-service gratuity. Oman does not generally levy personal income tax on employment income, but candidates should confirm current rules for their situation. See the Salary Guide for package structure context.