Nikolay Kurochkin
Talent Acquisition and Leadership Program Development Manager (Field Engineer Recruiter) @SLB
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition and Leadership Program Development Manager (Field Engineer Recruiter) @SLB
Fully responsible for hiring and onboarding of young professionals (fresh-outs) as part of Schlumberger’s strategic leadership development program across all business lines in Russia. Lead key changes in the recruitment system, built a strong team, revised and optimized all processes to meet modern market challenges, enhanced employer branding, and significantly improved recruitment quality while reducing costs. Received more than 25 personalized letters of appreciation from partner universities for high service standards, professionalism, and client-focused execution.Key responsibilities in this role:• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on talent development and organization development related to digital and business transformation, facilitate alignment between business goals and organizational capabilities• Developing recruitment strategy and employer branding for the student and graduate talent market• Building a highly motivated, effective recruiting team from scratch; developing skills and leadership within the department• Establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with universities, professional communities, and student organizations• Designing and implementing the “ideal candidate profile” based on analysis of top performers and business goals• Supporting Career and Benefits and Business Planning processes: ensuring recruitment aligns with compensation policy and planningKey achievements:• Annual cost savings of approximately 510 K$ via improved recruitment and onboarding quality• Conducted interviews, reviewed over resumes, and organized more than 300 assessment centers• Delivered over 100 public presentations — including audiences of up to 500 attendees• Increased university partnership network by 55%: added 15 new institutions and restored cooperation with top technical universities• Developed the most effective assessment tool in Russia for selecting future top managers, recognized by senior leadership
EDUCATION
Ufa State Petroleum Technical University
Bachelor's degree, Operation and maintenance of Artic offshore oil and gas industrial facilities
Ufa State Petroleum Technical University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Social structure of governance, social institutions and processes
Ufa State Petroleum Technical University
Bachelor's degree, Translator in the sphere of professional communication
Ufa State Petroleum Technical University
Master's degree, Development and exploitation of gas, gas condensate and oil-gas condensate fields
ABOUT NIKOLAY KUROCHKIN
I am a manager and engineer with over 10 years of experience in the international oilfield services company Schlumberger. I possess deep technical expertise in well-cementing, hands-on operational experience in managing field locations, and strategic competencies in HR. Successfully managed full-cycle P&L, achieving a 3.2x growth in profitability and generating over 1 billion rubles in upselling. Led teams of 150+ employees, consistently improving production and financial performance. Received formal letters of recognition from both senior management and key clients for significant contributions to business development and resolution of critical operational challenges. Worked with leading industry operators and clients such as Rosneft, LUKOIL, Bashneft, BP, Total, Eurasia, Samotlorneftegaz, Yuganskneftegaz, Inkomneft, Arial, Katko, Deutac, Nabors, and others.As an HR leader, I redesigned recruitment and onboarding processes for young professionals within the company’s key leadership development program. I implemented efficient assessment tools and an employer branding strategy, which reduced costs, increased retention, and boosted engagement. Received more than 25 personalized thank-you letters from partner universities, and multiple formal acknowledgments from company leadership and clients for outstanding service and results.Experienced in international work environments, open to relocation and further career development in global markets.
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