French oil major Total has selected a recruitment specialist Atlas Professionals to supply personnel for technical assistance services on the Norwegian continental shelf for the next three years.

According to Atlas, the contract which starts July 1, 2016 has an option to be extended for another two years.

Total E&P Norge, the Norwegian arm of the French oil and gas major, is involved in exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Atlas said the contract draws on previous collaboration with Total in the Netherlands where the recruitment company provided a range of technical professionals to Total.

Renske Barentsz, Atlas’ Business Manager in Norway, said: “Atlas already has a great track record with Total in the Netherlands. We are absolutely delighted that we now have been given the opportunity to extend our relationship and support Total in Norway as 1st tier supplier and therefore further enhance our position in the oil and gas sector.”