Atyrau is the oil-and-gas capital of Kazakhstan: it is home to the Tengiz and Kashagan projects, to international operators and to dozens of contractors. Demand for qualified specialists stays consistently high, and filling vacancies in-house is not always feasible. Here is how recruitment through a staffing agency works.
Where the agency looks for candidates
FSSA has been operating in Atyrau since 2007, and its main asset over these years is a proprietary candidate database covering the region's industries: oil and gas, construction and manufacturing. Beyond the database, we use professional platforms, industry channels and referrals — this lets us reach specialists who are not actively looking for work.
Stages of recruitment
- Request. We study the project, the position requirements and the deadlines.
- Search strategy. We decide where to look: the database, platforms, industry resources.
- Candidate assessment. Interviews and verification of qualifications, references and documents.
- Mobilization. Medical checks, training, paperwork and logistics to the site.
- Support. We oversee onboarding and provide HR support throughout the project.
When it pays to bring in an agency
- a position needs to be filled quickly and there is no inbound flow of applications;
- rare specialists or a large volume of personnel for mobilization are required;
- there is no resource to verify qualifications and references in-house;
- the project is rotational, and candidates must be supported all the way to the site.
How to start
Describe the specialists you need in a recruitment request — an FSSA recruiter will contact you within one business day. FSSA has offices in Atyrau, Aktau, Aksai, Aktobe and Astana, so we fill positions across Kazakhstan.