Senior Recruiter

Senior Recruiter - LNG & Energy Projects Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Build Relationships. Deliver Talent. Drive Major Energy Projects. This is not an entry-level recruiting role. Teal Energi is seeking an experienced recruiter with an established network across the LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and broader Energy sectors. We're looking for someone who already knows the market, understands the people, and thrives on winning. At Teal Energi, we support some of North America's most significant LNG and energy projects by delivering contract and direct hire talent solutions across engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, project controls, supply chain, and corporate functions. We are looking for a recruiter who can leverage existing industry relationships, engage passive talent, and consistently deliver high-quality candidates in competitive markets. If you're motivated by performance, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and want the opportunity to directly influence your own success while helping grow a rapidly expanding business, we'd like to speak with you. About Teal Energi Founded in Houston, Texas, Teal Energi is a specialized energy workforce solutions company supporting the full project lifecycle across traditional and transitional energy sectors. From front-end engineering and construction through commissioning, startup, operations, and maintenance, we provide contract recruitment, direct hire, payroll, contractor management, and workforce solutions for leading energy organizations worldwide. Our culture is built around three core principles: Pioneering - Continuously improving and finding better ways to serve our clients and candidates. Consultative Partnership - Acting as trusted advisors who provide insight, guidance, and solutions. Respect - Treating every candidate, contractor, client, and colleague with professionalism and integrity. Key Responsibilities Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for contract and contingent workforce positions. Source, screen, interview, and qualify candidates for project-based and long-term contract assignments. Build and maintain strong relationships with skilled technical professionals across the LNG and Energy industries. Develop pipelines of engineers, project controls professionals, construction personnel, operations specialists, maintenance professionals, commissioning and startup teams, HSSE personnel, QA/QC professionals, and supply chain specialists. Execute high-volume recruiting campaigns supporting project mobilizations, construction programs, commissioning activities, operational staffing, and turnarounds. Conduct detailed candidate assessments covering technical qualifications, project experience, compensation expectations, travel requirements, and availability. Prepare and present comprehensive candidate summaries and interview recommendations to clients. Maintain frequent communication with contractors before, during, and after deployment. Partner closely with account managers and leadership teams to meet critical workforce demands. Support contractor redeployment efforts and maintain long-term relationships throughout a candidate's career. Track recruiting activity and pipeline development through ATS and CRM systems. Stay informed on LNG project activity, industry hiring trends, labor market conditions, and competitor activity. Required Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting experience within LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Industrial Construction, or related energy industries. Proven success recruiting contractors and contingent workforce personnel. Established professional network within the energy sector. Experience supporting major capital projects, construction programs, commissioning and startup activities, operations, maintenance, or turnaround environments. Strong direct sourcing, networking, and passive candidate engagement skills. Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities simultaneously. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. Experience utilizing ATS platforms, CRM systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools. Preferred Qualifications LNG recruiting experience strongly preferred. Existing relationships within Gulf Coast energy markets. Experience supporting owner/operators, EPC organizations, construction contractors, and commissioning teams. Knowledge of contractor onboarding, compliance requirements, workforce mobilization, and project logistics. Previous recruiting experience supporting major energy projects and organizations such as Cheniere, Venture Global, NextDecade, Sempra, Bechtel, Kiewit, Zachry, McDermott, Fluor, Technip, CB&I, or similar organizations. Who Thrives at Teal? The professionals who are most successful here: Already have an established LNG, energy, or industrial network. Love the challenge of filling difficult roles that others cannot. Are highly competitive and motivated by performance. Prefer picking up the phone and building relationships over relying solely on job postings. Build trust quickly and maintain relationships for years. Take ownership, act with urgency, and operate with an entrepreneurial mindset. Demonstrate grit, resilience, determination, and persistence. Are energized by the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through strong performance. Enjoy being part of a collaborative team that celebrates success while supporting one another. Performance Metrics Success in this role is measured through: Contractor starts and placements Time-to-submit and time-to-fill Fill ratio across assigned requisitions Candidate quality and client satisfaction Contractor retention and assignment completion rates Contractor redeployment rates Pipeline depth within key LNG and energy disciplines ATS and CRM data integrity Why Join Teal Energi? Recruit for some of the largest LNG and energy projects in North America. Access established client relationships across owner/operators, EPCs, construction firms, and energy developers. Work alongside a highly experienced team with deep LNG and energy sector expertise. Join a growing business where your contribution is visible and impactful. Enjoy direct access to leadership and opportunities for career growth. Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where results, initiative, and relationship-building are recognized and rewarded. Help shape the future of workforce solutions within one of the world's most dynamic industries. Ideal Profile You already know the people. You understand project execution, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance environments. You know how to identify talent, build trust, and engage passive candidates who are not actively searching for their next opportunity. You are competitive, relationship-driven, resilient, and motivated by results. You take pride in making placements others cannot, building long-term contractor relationships, and helping clients solve critical workforce challenges. Most importantly, you're excited about joining a company where your effort, initiative, and performance directly influence your success. If you're ready to build relationships, make placements, support major LNG projects, and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr