Jobs in Atyrau
Atyrau is the oil and gas capital of Kazakhstan and FSSA's head office. The Tengiz and Kashagan projects and refining at the Atyrau refinery are concentrated here, so demand for engineers, supervisors, HSE specialists, construction workers and administrative staff is consistently high. FSSA has been recruiting for international and Kazakhstani companies of the Atyrau region since 2007. Current open vacancies in Atyrau are listed below. If there is no suitable position right now, leave your CV — we will contact you as soon as one appears.
Jobs in Atyrau: who employers are looking for
Atyrau is the centre of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry. The Tengiz and Kashagan fields are nearby, the Atyrau Oil Refinery operates in the city itself, and dozens of service, construction and transport contractors work around them. That is why most vacancies in Atyrau are linked to oil and gas, industrial construction and the maintenance of production facilities.
Employers in the Atyrau region most often look for engineers — mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control, civil — as well as supervisors and site foremen, HSE specialists, welders, fitters, drivers and heavy equipment operators. There is also steady demand for office staff: accountants, procurement and logistics specialists, document control and HR.
Rotational work or a city job
Vacancies in Atyrau come in two formats. Office and city-based positions usually follow a regular working week. Work at the fields (Tengiz, Kashagan, Prorva) is organised on a rotational basis, with 28/28, 14/14 and 15/15 schedules being common. Rotation terms — travel to site, accommodation, meals, medical checks — are stated by the employer in the vacancy description; check them before you apply.
How to prepare your application
Employers in oil and gas and industrial construction screen candidates more strictly than in other sectors, so it pays to prepare in advance. In your CV, name the specific sites and projects you have worked on, your role and any rotational work experience. List your certificates and permits on a separate line: occupational safety, industrial and fire safety, work at height, trade grades and professional certificates. Check their expiry dates — an expired permit is a common reason for rejection.
Many operators and contractors in the region are international companies, so engineering and management positions often require English; the level is usually stated in the vacancy description. If your English is basic, say so honestly in your CV — for blue-collar trades it is often not required.
How FSSA helps you find a job in Atyrau
FSSA is a full‑cycle recruitment agency that has worked in Atyrau since 2007; our head office is in the APEC Business Park (72B Zhangir Khan Passage). We recruit staff for oil and gas, construction and industrial companies in the region and support candidates from the interview to arrival on site: paperwork, medical checks and mobilisation. FSSA services are free for job seekers.
If there is no suitable vacancy in the list above, send us your CV — it will go into FSSA's talent pool, and a recruiter will contact you as soon as a position matching your experience opens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay the agency to get a job?
No. FSSA services are free for candidates — recruitment is paid for by the employer.
Can I get a rotational job in the Atyrau region without experience?
Some blue-collar positions accept candidates without experience, but most field vacancies require relevant education, permits and valid certificates, for example in occupational safety. Requirements are listed in each vacancy.
What documents do I need to get hired?
Usually an ID card, a CV, education and qualification documents, and professional certificates and permits; rotational jobs also require a medical check. The recruiter will give you the exact list after screening.
How do I apply for a vacancy in Atyrau?
Open the vacancy and click «Apply», or send your CV through the form on the website. An FSSA recruiter will contact you if your experience is a match.
Are there vacancies in Atyrau without rotation?
Yes. Office, administrative and some engineering positions in Atyrau itself are city-based jobs with a regular schedule. The work format is stated in each vacancy.
Do I need English to work in oil and gas?
For engineering and management positions at international companies — often yes; for blue-collar trades — usually not. The required level is stated in the vacancy description.