Ajay Dhage

About Ajay Dhage

I have over 20 years of experience leading talent acquisition in the Oil and Gas, EPC, Power, and Renewables Sectors. As Talent Acquisition Lead at Wood India, I manage recruitment nationwide, aligning every hire with business-critical objectives.My background includes large-scale campaigns and specialised hiring for offshore and onshore oil and gas, refining, chemicals, EPC/EPIC/EPCC, port construction, wastewater treatment, and renewable projects. I focus on building strong pipelines, strengthening employer brands, and driving results that accelerate project success.I work best where the pace is fast and the stakes are high, keeping attention on outcomes and strong partnerships. My priority is clear: deliver talent strategies that give organisations the capability to compete and grow.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Lead

   Wood

   Jun 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As the Talent Acquisition Lead for Wood India, I lead and manage the talent acquisition function across our pan-India operations, ensuring we consistently deliver top-tier talent to meet the complex demands of large-scale consulting and engineering EPC projects. I specialise in developing innovative hiring strategies, building a strong pipeline of skilled professionals, and leading end-to-end talent acquisition processes that align with our organisational goals. My role is crucial in attracting and retaining the talent that drives our success in the highly competitive oil and gas industry.

Education

• St. Margaret's Episcopal School through edX.

  Certificate in Introductory Psychology, Psychology

  2015

• AMITY University Gurgaon

  PGDHRM, Human Resources

  2007 — 2008

• Amravati University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1991 — 1997

• Amravati University

  Additional BA in English Literature, English Literature

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Coursera

  Certificate in Positive Psychology, Positive Psychology

  2015

Skills

• Internet Recruiting
• Subsea Engineering
• Petrochemical
• Occupational Health
• Ndt
• Energy Industry
• Refineries
• Refinery
• Internal Resourcing
• Petroleum
• Contract Recruitment
• Lng
• Strategic Recruitment Planning
• Asme
• Oil& Gas
• International Recruitment
• High-Volume Recruiting
• Talent Mining
• Headhunt
• Engineering
• Completion
• Piping
• Offshore Drilling
• Inspection
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Pressure Vessels
• Epc
• Fpso
• Human Resource Development
• Feed
• Downstream Oil & Gas
• Pipelines
• Talent Acquisition
• Hazop
• Gas
• Talent Management
• Human Resources
• Candidate Generation
• Pressure