Top Employers in Oil & Gas 2025

We're over halfway through 2025 -  as scary as that may sound - and we wanted to put out a list of some of the companies making the biggest strides so far this year.

This will be a mix of some of the biggest innovators we've seen across the industry, as well as some of the names that candidates have been the most interested in joining!

Aspentech

Their goal for the software they produce is simple: help optimise assets to run safer, longer, greener, and faster. Aspentech works across the globe to provide the best of the best in optimisation and safety performance for some of the biggest names in Oil & Gas. As an employer, sustainability rests at the heart of everything they stand for. One of their benefits, among a wide range available, is time available for volunteering opportunities, putting their money where their mouth is regarding giving back to the community and the planet.

Quorum Software

This Houston-based company is considered a true specialist in upstream financial planning and lifecycle management. In short, their software is focused on maximising the performance of their customers and empowering them to achieve desired results faster than ever before. With a focus on building a working environment around teamwork, integrity, and generosity, they are a unit that works in collaboration with one another to provide the best value they can.

Cognite

If you're an industrial company that's looking for the best way to scale, look no further than the software developed by Cognite. They have spent years fine-tuning their AI offerings to help reduce the overall downtime of their clients' software solutions. The global team that Cognite has curated over many years includes some of the best problem solvers and bold thinkers from the industry. If you believe in their core values of impact, ownership, and relentless innovation, then you will fit in nicely at Cognite.

Honeywell

A company that is consistently at the heart of innovation in this industry, Honeywell is a popular choice for those working within Oil & Gas. Their digital solutions are trusted by over 600 sites across the world and have helped to capture 15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year; quite the impressive stat. Not only are they passionate about innovation, they're also passionate about their people. With plenty of benefits available to suit your lifestyle, Honeywell is a great employer for whatever stage you are at in your career.

Schlumberger (SLB)

Whilst they have many different avenues they focus on, a big part of Schlumberger's activities revolve around the Oil & Gas sector, as they appreciate it as a pivotal part of the world's energy mix. Innovating the drive and performance of decarbonising operations to access energy in a cleaner way leads to a culture driven by those wanting to change the face of the industry for the better. If you're looking for a workplace where you want to shape your future and the future of energy at the same time, Schlumberger will support you to do both! 

And those are some of our picks for the top employers in the Oil & Gas space across the globe. If you're interested in hearing about the opportunities we have within the industry, feel free to reach out to me on justin.pritchard@fmctalent.com and let's see what we can find together.