Strong Performance in the Refining Industry... Hiring Doors Wide Open

Hyundai Oil Experienced Position Recruitment
SK Inno Also Conducts New Graduate Recruitment

▲A view of the Nexlene plant within SK Innovation's Ulsan Complex, the largest oil refining company in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] The refining industry, which is forecasting record-breaking performance thanks to high oil prices, has also opened its doors wide for recruitment. They are focusing on attracting new talent through various hiring processes, from interns to regular and experienced positions. There is also an urgent need for professionals to lead new business sectors beyond the traditional petroleum-based refining business.

According to the industry on the 13th, Hyundai Oilbank is recruiting experienced employees to work at its Daesan headquarters and Seoul office until the 14th of this month. The fields include process technology, production and technical planning, equipment design, inspection, and production support.

In particular, they are also recruiting experienced professionals in renewable energy sectors such as hydrogen energy, waste plastic recycling, and bioenergy business development, as well as experts in new chemical material businesses, bio, and petrochemical product trading. Applicants who pass the document screening will undergo a non-face-to-face online personality test, followed by practical and executive interviews before being hired.

SK Innovation is also in the process of hiring new employees. Along with SK Innovation, five affiliates including SK Energy, SK Geocentric, SK On, SK Lubricants, and SK Incheon Petrochem are selecting employees for most roles in management support and business.

GS Caltex, after recruiting production technology interns last week, is now hiring experienced personnel for electric vehicle charging. GS Caltex, which started its electric vehicle charging business in 2019, operates about 100 electric vehicle chargers at over 70 gas stations and LPG charging stations nationwide. They are also recruiting in various fields such as specialized contract workers for operating the Yeosu bio-demonstration plant and experienced legal staff.

The refining industry, which recorded strong performance last year, is expected to achieve record-breaking results in the first quarter of this year as international oil prices have maintained around $100 per barrel due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Market forecasts suggest that SK Innovation and S-Oil will record their highest quarterly operating profits ever, each exceeding 1 trillion won in the first quarter alone.

However, refiners seem to be focusing their recruitment efforts more on new businesses than on traditional refining operations. An industry insider said, "It is a common interest to secure talent in specialized fields to strengthen capabilities in new business sectors beyond refining," adding, "There is a trend of actively hiring not only new employees but also contract specialists and experienced personnel."

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