Energy and Chemical Recruiters for Engineers, Specialists, and Impact Players
who find talent others miss and get candidates to respond when others get silence.
Because the right hire doesn't just fill a role —
They restore momentum and change what's possible.
When the hire is pivotal, the process can’t be passive.
When the right role stays open too long, the cost isn’t just time — it’s lost momentum, missed opportunities, and team strain.
Hiring is a business decision with human consequences. We treat it that way.
If you’re accountable for results, you need a partner who brings clarity, market response, and momentum—not just resumes.
✔ We’re energy and chemical recruiters, but not the kind you’re used to.
At TLR Search, we dig deeper and go further—acting as guides, detectives, and partners until the right person is in the seat.
✔ Hiring done differently: Most executive search firms chase only C-suite titles. Staffing agencies and contingency recruiters chase speed. We chase the pivotal hires in between—the leaders and specialists overlooked by big firms, yet too critical to leave to chance.
✔ We bring the discipline of executive search to leadership roles just below the C-suite. At TLR Search, we specialize in executive search for energy, oil & gas, and chemical companies, focusing on pivotal leadership roles just below the C-suite.
✔ These pivotal hires—engineering leaders, product and R&D specialists, commercial and business development heads, and operational managers—are the business-critical roles that directly shape revenue, drive growth, and are notoriously hard to fill.
✔ Unlike traditional executive search that feels out of reach or narrowly focused on boardroom and C-suite roles, we know hiring managers and their teams run lean, and a delay or mis-hire isn’t just frustrating—it’s costly. That’s why our model is built for you.
✔ We don’t raise costs — we raise certainty. Clarity and follow-through make sure the hire sticks and moves your business forward.
✔ We understand the pressure of filling a role that leadership is watching. We are your trusted hiring partner, helping you deliver with confidence, even when timelines are tight.
✔ We take on only a select number of searches—so each one gets the clarity, focus, and commitment it deserves.
✔ And because we treat every candidate like a human being, not a transaction, we don’t disappear. Ghosting may be the norm in traditional recruiting, but we believe in closing the loop.
✔ Every candidate gets a response, and every client gets a partner who doesn’t vanish mid-search.
If the next hire matters to your team’s future, let’s align on what success should look like — before the search begins.
WHY CLIENTS TRUST US:
Hiring isn’t only about filling a seat; it’s a moment of alignment that shapes everything that follows.
We align people systems with business outcomes, so every pivotal hire moves your business forward.
What we bring to every partnership: speed, persistence, and accountability—all grounded in a clear process that protects your time, your team’s focus, and the integrity of every hire.
Speed Without
Compromise
Fast, focused recruiting for energy and chemical hard-to-fill roles.
Persistence That
Delivers
We stay the course with an aligned hiring process until the right hire is found.
Hires You Can Count On
—Guaranteed—
We stand behind every placement we make—guaranteed longer than most.
Your Hiring Journey Will Have Twists & Turns—
Here's How Our Hiring Journey Framework™ Makes It Easier
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“We need a specialized skill set… does the person we need even exist?”
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“I don’t have a lot of extra time in my day… and with all these tech tools, hiring feels slower and more complex.”
“How do we reach people we don’t know — who don’t even know this role exists?”
“We don’t have months to drag this out — this role needs to move now.”
With TLR Search as your partner, fresh perspectives expand the candidate slate — uncovering talent and ideas others miss, fueling progress that continues to grow.
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We recruit engineers, specialists, and leaders across Texas and nationwide—backed by 40+ years of experience delivering aligned hires, fast.
When Hiring Really Matters, Precision is Everything
We get it — you’re under pressure to fill a complex, business-critical role in energy, chemicals, or engineering, and the quick fixes haven’t worked. You need an aligned hiring process.
That’s where we come in.
With a psychology-informed, research-driven approach, we solve hiring challenges that others ignore—especially in the energy, chemical, and technical industries.
You don't just get resumes.
You get aligned candidates, thoughtful outreach, and a recruiting partner in energy and chemicals who brings clarity, speed, and results to your hiring process— helping you hire the right person the first time.
Energy & Chemical Recruiting Services for Business-Critical Roles
From executive placements to experienced specialists, our recruiting solutions are built for the roles that matter most in energy and chemicals — roles where complexity, urgency, and impact all converge.
At TLR Search, we focus on business-critical hires just below the C-Suite: engineers, leaders, and specialists who drive projects forward, bridge technical and commercial needs, and fuel long-term growth.
Whether you’re launching something new, scaling a team, or replacing a critical player, every search is tailored to your goals — not just a job description.
Here’s how we help fast-moving energy and chemical companies hire with clarity and confidence:
Executive Search
Recruitment for executive roles in energy, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.
Experienced Hire
Full life-cycle search for specialists and emerging leaders.
Technical Search
Recruiting engineers and niche energy/chemical talent for critical roles.
Talent Consulting
Strategic hiring and pipeline planning for what's next
Team Growth
Rapid hiring for new teams, acquisitions, and growth initiatives
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For over 15 years, we’ve specialized in recruiting for energy, oil & gas, chemical, and engineering-driven companies — helping them hire the engineers, specialists, and executive leaders who solve complex challenges.
From early-stage ventures to Fortune 500 business units, our clients come to us when a role doesn’t fit into a box, especially when the right hire needs to wear many hats, blend technical with commercial expertise, or thrive under pressure.
We’re not generalists. We’re strategic partners who help you build high-performing teams that move your business forward. Because every company’s goals, pressures, and culture are different, our expertise is alignment — understanding your world fast and translating it into a search strategy that delivers results.
👇 Explore how we recruit across key industries:
At TLR Search, we are recruiters specializing in the level just beneath the traditional C-suite, where tomorrow's executive and board talent is already driving innovation, culture, and growth. Our placements include:
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Functional leaders who align technical execution and commercial strategy
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Engineering talent in energy, chemical, and manufacturing sectors, where deep expertise fuels business outcomes
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Hyper-specialists whose rare skills create competitive advantages
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Future-ready talent positioned to move into C-suite or board roles over time.
What You Gain When You Work With Us
When the role is critical, getting it right has an impact that ripples through your entire organization. That’s why we focus on more than just making placements. We deliver outcomes that build stronger teams, clearer decisions, and lasting momentum.
Every right hire strengthens culture — and protects millions in business value.
✔️ Hire with clarity and confidence, not pressure or guesswork
✔️ Reach hard-to-find talent aligned to your goals and culture
✔️ Reduce time-to-hire with a proactive, strategic approach
✔️ Attract candidates who stay and succeed, not just accept offers
✔️ Deliver a thoughtful, human hiring experience for both sides of the table
✔️ Build inclusive, high-performing teams with long-term impact
✔️ Partner with a guide you trust — not just another vendor
Is TLR Search the Right Fit for You?
We build strategic, human-first partnerships, not one-size-fits-all recruiting.
That’s why we do our best work with companies that want a trusted guide and a done-for-you hiring approach built on clarity, fit, and shared success.
We work best with clients who:
✔️ Are hiring for a role that really matters
✔️ Want precision and fit, not resumes on speed
✔️ Value a partner who listens to your needs
✔️ Are open to insights that make decisions easier
✔️ Want more than just a seat filled
Who We're Not a Fit For
We’re not for everyone, and that’s intentional. If this sounds like you, we’re probably not the right partner:
✖️ Quick fixes over long-term success
✖️ Little or no communication during the process
✖️ Expecting top talent to apply without outreach
✖️ Treating recruiters as vendors instead of partners
At TLR Search, we don’t chase resumes or fill seats to hit numbers. We uncover the people who actually move your business forward, and we stay with you until the right one says yes.
How TLR Search Compares to Industry Averages
We analyzed the data from the last 15 years
15%
Faster Time-to-Hire
Leveraging research and
AI-powered efficiencies
60%
Candidate Response Rate
3x the industry average
41%
Diverse Candidates
Including 45% femaleacross placements
40%
Small Businesses Served
Helping scale teams and operations
98%
Ideal Hire Success Rate
Clients hired the candidate they wanted
Trusted by energy, oil & gas, and chemical companies across Texas and the U.S.
TLR Search is a go-to partner for experienced hires and executive-level recruitment.
Trusted by Clients. Respected by Candidates.
Here’s what they say about working with us.
As an HR leader, I've engaged with multiple search firms for high-level searches. Now that I'm on the "other side" as a candidate, I've worked with many as well. You have been one of the best, if not THE best, I've ever had the pleasure of working with.
Not only do you know your stuff when it comes to your client's business and expectations, you are thoughtful with candidates as well. You are responsive, professional, timely and encouraging. All qualities that mean so much to candidates who are going through an emotional and uncertain time.
"You have been one of the best, if not THE best, I've ever had the pleasure of working with. "
"Kimberly (TLR Search, Managing Director) has been a great recruiting partner for us. She has been able to help us find a number of team members for our rapidly growing company. One of the things I appreciate the most is the feedback I've gotten from team members she found for us as well as folks we didn't hire. Kimberly represents the company very well in an industry that sometimes gets a bad reputation. I am blessed she assists us like she does."
" Kimberly represents the company very well in an industry that sometimes gets a bad reputation. I am blessed she assists us like she does."
Director Human Resources
Private Equity-Backed E&P, Oil and Gas Company
VP HR
TLR is both professional and a pleasure to work with.
TLR is both professional and a pleasure to work with. From the initial meeting to scope out our recruiting needs to her frequent and informative follow-ups throughout the search process, communication excelled.
Vice President of Reservoir Engineering
Publicly Traded Independent E&P Company
What It’s Like to Work With TLR Search When the Role Really Matters
We keep it simple so you can stay focused on your business while we do the heavy lifting.
Start with a
Quick Call
Tell us what success looks like — we’ll handle the rest.
We Run a Targeted, Behind-the-Scenes Search
You’ll get key updates — no overwhelm, no extra meetings.
Interview and Place Aligned,
Vetted Candidates
You meet high-caliber people ready to contribute so you can confidently hire, without the guesswork.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Hire
Based in Houston and serving clients across the U.S., TLR Search is trusted by energy and chemical companies that need to fill engineering and leadership roles that drive results. Let’s talk about the hire that could change everything.
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