Excel Guyana Inc. is expanding its workforce solutions to bridge critical skills gaps in Guyana’s oil and gas industry, preparing to launch a new manpower and crew management division tailored to the sector’s onshore and offshore needs. With demand intensifying for qualified workers, the company is set to provide targeted recruitment and crew services to streamline operations for multinational clients. This initiative builds on Excel’s local expertise and partnerships that meet the rigorous standards of Guyana’s fast-growing oil sector.
“We’ve identified a need for specialized manpower and crew management solutions in Guyana,” said Kris Sammy, Chief Executive Officer of Excel Guyana. “With our expertise and partnerships, we’re ready to meet that need, especially as demand for skilled workers in the sector keeps growing.” According to Sammy, Excel’s new division will address talent shortages by sourcing skilled labor for offshore projects, easing the recruitment process for companies operating in Guyana’s oil industry. “Our clients can rely on us to supply skilled workers on demand, helping them stay focused on their operations,” Sammy added.
Excel’s commitment to addressing workforce needs is also supported by its strategic partnership with Texas-based New Tech Global, which has over 50 years of experience in offshore staffing. Through this collaboration, Excel is tapping into a vast network of more than 44,000 contractors to recruit, train, and deploy a qualified workforce in Guyana. “We’re screening and recruiting workers at all levels, and we’re arranging for them to be appropriately trained to ensure they meet the sector’s technical demands,” said Ewan Shanks, Excel’s Vice President of Recruitment Services. This effort aligns with the company’s commitment to Guyana’s local content policy and government-driven workforce localization goals.
In addition to expanding its workforce solutions, Excel has been upgrading its logistics, customs brokerage, and construction services to cater to Guyana’s oil and gas industry.
“We’ve invested in public-private partnerships and developed recruitment pipelines to provide skilled talent while meeting infrastructure needs,” said Michael Smith, Chief Operations Officer at Excel. The company’s tailored approach includes end-to-end logistics and procurement, supporting operations for multinational clients. “Our logistics division handles everything from sourcing materials to transportation and distribution, ensuring uninterrupted operations for our clients,” Sammy noted.
At the heart of Excel’s strategy is its dedication to high standards, as demonstrated by its achievement of three ISO certifications in quality, safety, and environmental management. “We are the first Guyanese company to achieve Integrated Management Systems Certification, coordinating ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications,” Sammy emphasized. “This speaks volumes about our commitment to international standards while drawing on local expertise,” he added, underscoring Excel’s long-term goal of meeting the expectations of global players in Guyana’s oil and gas industry.
Excel’s leadership team, with over 50 years of combined experience across CARICOM and the Americas, plays a pivotal role in ensuring high standards in all areas of operation. “Our team has the depth of experience needed to work seamlessly with multinational corporations and adapt their standards for the Guyana context,” said Sammy. This unique blend of local knowledge and international perspective enables Excel to deliver quality, safe, and efficient services to its clients. “Our priority is operational excellence, transparency, and sustainability, which align with the high expectations of multinational oil and gas firms,” Sammy added.
As Excel scales up in the oil and gas sector, its leadership is already planning for diversification across other sectors, such as agriculture, construction, and mining. Sammy shared his five-year vision: “Our objective is to be ranked among the top two go-to companies in Guyana for foreign investors seeking local partnerships.” Excel also aims to become a public company in the future, allowing both local and foreign investors to participate in its growth trajectory. “This is part of our long-term goal to cement our presence and positively impact Guyana’s economy,” said Sammy.
