Upstream
Oil & Gas Recruiting
Exploration, production, drilling & reservoir operations — we place the leaders who find and develop the resource.
Upstream Expertise
Upstream operations demand leaders who understand the full cycle from exploration through production. We source technically strong executives and operators with proven track records in E&P environments.
Whether you’re building out a new basin play or scaling an existing platform, we have the network to find the talent that moves your assets forward.
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Exploration & Geoscience
Geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and exploration managers with basin-specific expertise.
Drilling & Completions
Drilling engineers, completions specialists, rig supervisors, and well intervention leaders.
Production Operations
Production engineers, operations managers, asset managers, and field supervisors.
HSE & Regulatory
Safety officers, regulatory affairs specialists, and environmental compliance leaders.
Executive Leadership
VP Operations, SVP Exploration, COO, and President-level placements for E&P companies.
Finance & Strategy
A&D professionals, FP&A leads, and corporate development executives for upstream platforms.
Midstream
Pipeline & Processing
Gathering, processing, transportation & storage — we connect operators with leaders who keep energy moving.
Midstream Expertise
Midstream companies require executives who understand the commercial, operational, and regulatory complexities of gathering systems, processing plants, and long-haul pipelines.
We source leaders who balance safety and efficiency while driving throughput and margin across complex infrastructure assets.
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Pipeline Operations
Pipeline controllers, integrity engineers, SCADA specialists, and operations managers.
Gas Processing
Plant managers, process engineers, NGL specialists, and fractionation leaders.
Business Development
Commercial leaders, contract managers, and volume optimization specialists.
Regulatory & Compliance
FERC, PHMSA, and state regulatory compliance professionals.
Executive Leadership
VP Operations, SVP Commercial, COO and President-level placements.
Engineering
Civil, mechanical, and chemical engineers supporting infrastructure expansion.
Downstream
Refining & Distribution
From refinery to retail — we place the talent that turns crude into value at every step of the downstream chain.
Downstream Expertise
Downstream operations are where margin is made or lost. We source leaders with refinery operations, petrochemical manufacturing, and supply chain expertise who understand how to optimize complex assets under margin pressure.
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Refinery Operations
Refinery managers, unit engineers, and turnaround specialists.
Petrochemicals
Plant managers, process engineers, and product development leaders.
Supply Chain & Trading
Crude traders, product schedulers, and supply optimization managers.
Technical Services
Reliability engineers, process safety leaders, and turnaround planners.
Commercial
Marketing, business development, and customer-facing commercial roles.
Executive Leadership
VP Refining, SVP Operations, and C-suite placements for downstream platforms.
Oilfield Services
Recruiting
Well services, completions, pressure pumping & more — the specialists who make operations possible.
Oilfield Services Expertise
The oilfield services sector is driven by technical depth, client relationships, and operational execution. We source professionals who bring all three — placing leaders who win business and deliver it profitably.
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Well Services & Completions
Completion engineers, stimulation specialists, and well intervention leaders.
Directional Drilling
MWD/LWD specialists, directional drillers, and drilling optimization engineers.
Pressure Pumping
Frac engineers, pump operators, and district management professionals.
Sales & Business Development
Account managers, regional directors, and VP Sales for OFS companies.
Operations Management
District managers, operations supervisors, and regional VPs.
Executive Leadership
C-suite and VP-level placements for oilfield services companies.
Energy Technology
Recruiting
Digital oilfield, SaaS, data analytics & clean tech — where energy meets innovation.
Energy Technology Expertise
The intersection of energy and technology is one of the fastest-growing talent markets in the industry. We source leaders who understand both domains — capable of driving digital transformation across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
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Digital Oilfield
IoT, remote monitoring, and automation leaders for upstream and midstream operators.
Energy SaaS
Product, sales, and executive leaders for B2B energy software companies.
Data & Analytics
Data scientists, analytics managers, and AI/ML leads for energy applications.
Clean Tech & Renewables
Solar, wind, storage, and carbon capture — executives for the energy transition.
Cybersecurity
OT/IT security professionals protecting critical energy infrastructure.
Product & Engineering
CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and product managers for energy tech platforms.
PE / VC Financial
Recruiting
Private equity, venture capital & wealth management — talent that moves capital forward.
PE, VC & Financial Expertise
Capital markets and financial services demand a different kind of recruiting — one that understands deal flow, fund structures, and the leadership profiles that create returns. We place principals, partners, and operators across the full PE/VC spectrum, as well as elite wealth management professionals.
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Private Equity
Partners, principals, associates, and operating executives for PE funds and portfolio companies.
Venture Capital
Investment professionals and operational talent for VC-backed energy and tech ventures.
Wealth Management
Elite advisors, RIA principals, and private banking professionals for HNW clientele.
Family Office
CIOs, investment managers, and operational leaders for single and multi-family offices.
Corporate Finance
CFOs, FP&A leaders, treasury, and corporate development for energy companies.
M&A & A&D
Deal professionals supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate transactions.
Houston-based executive and professional recruiting across the full energy value chain — from upstream operations to capital markets and wealth management.
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