Oil & Gas Manpower Supply
From rig crews to senior engineers, we put the right people on the job — fast, compliant, and ready to work.
Thailand's Proven Oil & Gas Manpower Partner
JST Group is a proven manpower partner for operators, EPCs, and fabricators across Thailand and Southeast Asia. We supply the full skill spectrum — from OIMs and Senior Engineers to riggers, scaffolders, and general labour — across offshore rigs, onshore facilities, and construction projects.
Our specialist recruiters combine deep industry knowledge with rigorous screening and competency-based selection, ensuring every candidate meets your technical, safety, and certification requirements. Whether you need a single specialist or a fully mobilised project crew, we deliver on time and in compliance.
Single-Source Solution — One partner covering every discipline, every skill level, every engagement model.
Speed & Reliability — Ready talent pools and rapid mobilisation built for tight offshore schedules.
Quality Assurance — Competency testing, certification verification, reference checks on every candidate.
Turnkey Compliance — Payroll, visas, labour law, and statutory reporting fully managed.
Partnership Advantage — Dedicated account management, KPI reporting, and workforce planning support.
Submit a brief and a consultant will call you back within 24 hours.
Submit an EnquiryWhat We Deliver
End-to-end manpower solutions from sourcing to mobilisation, covering all disciplines and engagement models.
End-to-End Workforce Supply
Permanent, contract, and project-based staffing across all disciplines and skill levels — from C-suite to craft labour.
Rapid Mobilisation
Ready talent pools and pre-screened crews for urgent callouts and phased project ramp-ups. Local and international deployment.
Turnkey Compliance
Payroll, visas, work permits, labour law adherence, and statutory reporting — fully managed so you don't have to.
HSE-Ready Personnel
Every candidate undergoes safety induction, certification screening, and site-specific HSE verification before deployment.
Rig Maintenance Support
Mechanical and technical maintenance crews for Jack-Up, Tender Assist, and Semi-Sub rigs — onshore and offshore.
Employer of Record (EOR)
No Thai entity? No problem. We are the legal employer on record, handling all in-country obligations on your behalf.
Finding the Right People — Not Just Available People
In oil and gas, a wrong placement costs far more than a delayed one. Our recruitment process is built around technical competency, not just CV matching.
Requirements Brief
We work with your PM or HR team to define the technical scope, certification requirements, seniority, rotation pattern, and mobilisation timeline.
Database Search & Active Sourcing
We search our pre-qualified candidate database — built over years of Gulf of Thailand and regional deployments — cross-referencing discipline, certification, availability, and location.
Technical Screening
Every candidate is screened against the role's technical requirements. For drilling and engineering roles this includes competency-based questioning by discipline-experienced recruiters.
Certification Verification
All certifications — TBOSIET, BOSIET, IWCF, STCW, H2S, trade certs — are verified against issuing bodies before the candidate is presented. Expired certificates disqualify at this stage.
Reference & Background Checks
Minimum two professional references, employment history verification, and where required, criminal background screening and drug testing coordination.
Client Shortlist
We present a concise shortlist — typically 2 to 3 candidates per role — with experience summary, certification status, availability date, and our assessment notes.
Mobilisation Handoff
Once your selection is confirmed, the file transfers directly to our mobilisation team. Travel, medical clearance, visa, and crew change logistics proceed without delay.
Why Our Recruitment Is Different
Industry-Experienced Recruiters
Our team has direct upstream and offshore industry backgrounds. They understand the difference between a Tool Pusher and a Tour Pusher — and why it matters.
Pre-Qualified Talent Pool
We maintain an active database of screened, certified personnel — not a passive CV library. Candidate availability is tracked and certifications are monitored for expiry.
Speed Without Compromise
For urgent callouts we can present screened candidates within 24 hours for standard offshore positions. Built for rapid mobilisation schedules common in the Gulf of Thailand.
Single-Source Capability
We fill every position on your org chart — from OIM to roustabout, from project engineer to medic. One vendor, one point of contact, one invoice.
Engagement Models
Contract Staffing / Hire of Labour
Personnel employed by JST, deployed to your site. We handle payroll, statutory contributions, insurance, work permits, and HR administration. You direct the work.
Hire of Service
We supply and supervise a defined team or work scope — scaffolding gang, maintenance crew, inspection team. JST holds supervisory responsibility for delivery and safety compliance.
Permanent Placement
Direct hire into your organisation. Competency-based selection, fully screened and reference-verified. Fixed placement fee with a replacement guarantee period.
Sectors We Recruit For
The Right Person, for the Right Role, on the Right Asset
We supply personnel across the full energy value chain — upstream drilling through to downstream refining. Every candidate is screened for technical competency, certification validity, and site-readiness before deployment.
Jack-Up Rigs
Full drilling crews, maintenance teams, and support staff for shallow-water jack-up operations on rotational contracts.
Tender Assist Drilling Units
The dominant rig type in the Gulf of Thailand. Dedicated pool of TAD-experienced personnel including barge engineers and crane operators.
Semi-Submersibles & Drillships
Senior drilling supervision and technical crew for deepwater operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and internationally.
Fixed & Wellhead Platforms
Production and maintenance personnel for shallow-water fixed structures — the backbone of Gulf of Thailand operations.
FPSOs & Floating Production
STCW-compliant marine crew and production operators for floating production vessels across Southeast Asia, West Africa, and Brazil.
Refineries, Gas Plants & Fabrication Yards
Turnaround crews, shutdown specialists, and EPC construction personnel for onshore processing and fabrication projects.
By Discipline & Seniority
Fully certified drilling personnel from OIM to Roughneck — IWCF/IADC verified.
Thailand-Based. Regionally Experienced. Globally Deployable.
JST Group is headquartered in Bangkok with deep operational roots in the Gulf of Thailand. We deploy personnel across Thailand and regionally, and our international network means we can source, screen, and mobilise talent wherever your project demands.
Thailand & the Gulf of Thailand
The Gulf of Thailand accounts for approximately 90% of Thailand's domestic gas production. Major fields including Erawan, Bongkot, and Arthit run continuous drilling campaigns, platform installations, and maintenance programmes. JST has a proven track record supplying personnel to operators and EPC contractors across these fields.
Active Rig Types in Gulf of Thailand
Southeast Asia
Beyond Thailand we support projects across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, and the Philippines — covering upstream drilling, offshore gas development, platform construction, and EPC fabrication work across the region's most active basins.
Global Deployment
| Region | Key Markets |
|---|---|
| Middle East | Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman |
| West Africa | Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Namibia |
| South America | Brazil (Campos/Santos), Suriname–Guyana Basin |
| Australia & PNG | Timor Sea LNG, deepwater PNG, offshore production |
| North Sea | UK & Norway — brownfield, decommissioning, offshore wind |
Getting Your People There —
and Back — Without Disruption
Placing the right person is only half the job. JST manages the full movement lifecycle for every contractor we supply — so your project schedule never depends on someone else's paperwork.
Mobilisation
Travel & Crew Change Coordination
End-to-end flight booking, crew change scheduling, and itinerary management for local and international personnel. 24/7 rerouting and last-minute callout support.
Visa, Work Permit & Immigration
Full in-country processing for all nationalities — Non-B visas, work permits, re-entry permits, and 90-day reporting. Personnel arrive compliant on day one.
Medical & Fitness Clearance
Coordination of offshore medical examinations, fitness-to-work certificates, and pre-deployment health checks aligned to operator requirements.
Accommodation & Ground Transport
Pre-mobilisation accommodation, airport transfers, and crew transport to heliports and supply bases across Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.
Demobilisation
Planned Demobilisation
End-of-rotation and project completion management — flights, permit cancellations, clearance documentation, and final payroll processing handled in full.
Emergency & Early Demobilisation
Rapid response for medical evacuations, early project terminations, or unplanned events. Safe, efficient repatriation with zero disruption to your operations.
Asset & Document Return
Equipment returns, access pass cancellations, and personnel file closure managed in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
Ongoing Logistics
Rotation Management
We track crew rotation schedules, handover dates, and replacement mobilisation in parallel. No gaps in coverage.
Contractor Welfare
Dedicated point of contact for every deployed contractor handling payroll queries, welfare issues, and in-country support.
Certification Tracking
Centralised visibility of certification status, expiry dates, rotation schedules, and contract end dates — available on demand.
Certified. Compliant. Ready to Deploy.
Every JST-supplied candidate is verified against your certification requirements before offer. We track all mandatory qualifications, flag expiries in advance, and coordinate training where needed.
Mandatory Offshore Safety Certifications
| Certification | Description | Valid For |
|---|---|---|
| TBOSIET★ GoT Standard | Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training — primary requirement for all personnel on Gulf of Thailand and Southeast Asia assets. Covers helicopter escape, sea survival, firefighting, first aid. | 4 years |
| BOSIET | Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training — international standard for personnel new to offshore operations. Required by most operators globally. | 4 years |
| TFOET / FOET | Tropical / Further Offshore Emergency Training — renewal of TBOSIET or BOSIET. Must be completed before expiry or full course is required again. | Renews to 4 years |
| THUET / HUET | Tropical / Standard Helicopter Underwater Escape Training — required for all personnel travelling to offshore installations by helicopter. | 4 years |
| CA-EBS | Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System — integrated with BOSIET/HUET programmes. | With BOSIET/HUET |
| H2S Awareness | Hydrogen Sulphide safety training — mandatory for all rig and platform personnel. Covers detection, exposure limits, and emergency response. | 2–3 years |
| STCW | Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping — mandatory for all marine and vessel crew under IMO regulations. | 5 years |
| Offshore Medical | Fitness-to-work medical examination required before first offshore deployment and periodically thereafter. | 2 years |
Drilling & Technical Certifications
IWCF Well Control (Levels 2–4)
International Well Control Forum certification — required for all drilling supervisors, drillers, and well-site personnel. Level 2 valid 5 years; Levels 3 & 4 require 2-year renewal. We verify all levels and track renewal dates proactively.
IADC WellSharp & RigPass
IADC WellSharp for drill floor and drilling operations roles — valid 2 years. IADC RigPass as entry-level safety orientation before first rig deployment. Required by most major operators as a condition of access.
Trade & Technical Credentials
We verify: welding (AWS/ASME), rigging and lifting (LEEA), scaffolding (CISRS/equivalent), NDT (ASNT/PCN Level II/III), crane operator certification, electrical competency, and NACE coating inspection.
Training Coordination
Crew Certification Reference Guide
Standard minimum certifications by position. Operator-specific requirements may vary.
| Position | TBOSIET / BOSIET | H2S | STCW | Well Control | Medical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIM / Rig Manager | ✓ | ✓ | — | IWCF L4 | ✓ |
| Tool Pusher / Tour Pusher | ✓ | ✓ | — | IWCF L3–4 | ✓ |
| Driller | ✓ | ✓ | — | IWCF L3 | ✓ |
| Assistant Driller | ✓ | ✓ | — | IWCF L2 | ✓ |
| Derrickman | ✓ | ✓ | — | IWCF L2 | ✓ |
| Roughneck | ✓ | ✓ | — | IADC RigPass | ✓ |
| Barge Captain | ✓ | ✓ | STCW Master | — | ✓ |
| Chief Officer | ✓ | ✓ | STCW OOW | — | ✓ |
| DPO | ✓ | ✓ | STCW + DP Cert | — | ✓ |
| Chief Engineer (Marine) | ✓ | ✓ | Chief Eng | — | ✓ |
| Subsea Engineer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Seaman (OS/AS) | ✓ | ✓ | STCW Basic | — | ✓ |
| Crane Operator | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Roustabout | ✓ | ✓ | — | IADC RigPass | ✓ |
| Chief Mechanic | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Chief Electrician | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Mechanic / Motorman | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Welder (Coded) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Scaffolder | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Rigger | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| NDT Technician | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| QA/QC Inspector | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| HSE Officer | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Medic (Offshore) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | + Medic Cert |
| Material Coordinator | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
Certification requirements are indicative. Final requirements determined by operator and asset-specific safety cases.
Tell Us What You Need
Submit a manpower request in under 2 minutes. Our team will respond within 24 hours with availability and mobilisation timeline.
Single-Source Solution — One partner covering every discipline, every skill level, every engagement model.
Speed & Reliability — Ready talent pools and rapid mobilisation built for tight offshore schedules.
Quality Assurance — Competency testing, certification verification, reference checks on every candidate.
Turnkey Compliance — Payroll, visas, labour law, and statutory reporting fully managed.
Partnership Advantage — Dedicated account management, KPI reporting, and workforce planning support.
Submit a brief and a consultant will call you back within 24 hours.
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From a single specialist to a fully mobilised project crew — JST delivers on time, in compliance, and at the quality level your operations demand.