With the global energy transition underway, increasing reliance on automation, and a retiring workforce, companies are scrambling to find skilled, adaptable talent. It’s not just about finding workers anymore. It’s about finding the right workers who can handle digital tools, sustainability mandates, and changing field conditions—all at once.
Let’s break down the major staffing trends shaping the oil and gas workforce in 2025, and how STSI can help you stay ahead.
1. Tech-Driven Roles Are Reshaping the Workforce
New tools, such as artificial intelligence, automation systems, and predictive maintenance software, are changing the way oil and gas companies operate.
According to GlobalData, this surge in tech adoption is fueling demand for workers skilled in data analytics, digital operations, and remote monitoring—roles that didn’t even exist a decade ago.
But there’s a catch: not enough workers are trained to fill these roles. That’s where strategic upskilling and smart staffing solutions become mission-critical.
2. The Energy Transition Is Creating New Talent Demands
As companies balance traditional fossil fuel operations with cleaner energy initiatives, they’re seeking professionals who can work across sectors—people who understand drilling and solar, or pipeline maintenance and carbon capture.
This hybrid model is creating an entirely new class of worker, and according to Airswift, the most competitive employers are those already recruiting for these dual-skilled positions.
3. The Aging Workforce Is a Ticking Clock
Baby boomers still make up a significant portion of the oil and gas workforce, particularly in field and operations leadership roles. As retirements accelerate, the institutional knowledge and hands-on expertise they take with them could leave major gaps.
STSI helps fill those gaps with pre-vetted professionals who bring both experience and adaptability—plus, we help identify high-potential talent who can grow into leadership roles before the knowledge walks out the door.
4. Global Talent Pools (and Their Challenges)
Remote monitoring systems and global operations have opened up hiring possibilities worldwide, but this also introduces challenges in compliance, coordination, and communication.
We help clients navigate this complexity by providing not just talent, but structure, ensuring smooth onboarding, compliance, and workforce planning across borders or multiple sites.
STSI: Your Oil & Gas Staffing Ally
At STSI, we don’t just react to staffing problems—we anticipate them.
We offer:
- On-demand skilled workers ready for field deployment
- Specialized recruitment in automation, renewables, and offshore operations
- Support for upskilling and retention to reduce turnover and knowledge loss
- Flexible staffing models that meet seasonal, project-based, or long-term needs
Looking Ahead
The oil and gas workforce of the future will look very different than it does today. Companies that invest in building diverse, digitally fluent, and agile teams now will be the ones leading the industry forward.
STSI is here to help you make that future a reality. Let’s talk about your staffing goals.