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Who We Are:
Houston Energy Recruiters
Finding the Right Talent for Energy Transition & Renewables
At TLR Search, we understand the growing demand for top talent in the renewable and alternative energy sectors—and how competitive that landscape has become. As the energy transition grows, companies need to hire professionals who can lead innovation in emerging technologies like solar, wind, hydrogen, biofuels, and CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage).
With over 40 years of combined experience in energy recruiting—and a focus on energy transition recruitment—we help companies across Houston and the U.S. secure high-impact leaders, engineers, and specialists. Our approach is strategic, our placements are timely, and every hire is backed by our guarantee.
Expertise and Track Record
What Sets Us Apart:
Recruitment Efficiency
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Our streamlined recruitment process reduces the average search time by 10%, helping clients make faster, smarter hires while lowering overall costs
Exceptional Engagement
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We achieve a 60% candidate engagement rate—three times higher than the industry average of 20%. How do we know? We've analyzed 15 years of search data to refine our outreach methods. The result: We consistently connect with the right people, using the right message at the right time—whether they’re interested in the role or know someone who is.
Access to Unique Candidates
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Our clients don’t just want candidates—they want the right candidates. We specialize in identifying and engaging high-impact professionals in niche roles who aren’t actively searching and often don’t think they have time for a new opportunity. Through relationship-building, many of our best placements come from this uniquely qualified pool.
Stronger Diversity Outcomes
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40% of our placements are from underrepresented groups—well above the industry average of 30%. Over the last four years, we’ve raised female representation in our candidate slates to 45%, doubling typical benchmarks in many technical sectors. Our active presence in Houston’s women-in-energy community strengthens our ability to connect with a broad, diverse network.
Bilingual Talent Advantage
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22% of the candidates we present are bilingual—an asset for companies operating in multicultural or global markets. These professionals help bridge communication gaps and support more inclusive, collaborative environments.
Where We Focus
Our focuses include but are not limited to:
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Engineering
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Human Resources
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Project Management
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Project Development
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Business Development
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Proposal Development
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Sales
Our Expertise
Sample list of the types of positions we have a background in placing:
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Executives
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Leadership
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Technical Specialist
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Contact Us
We stand by an open-door policy when it comes to hiring, welcoming discussions about your recruitment needs in a consultative manner, free from any sales pressure.
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Other Promises




HUB Certified
Being a Houston Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) means being officially recognized for contributing to the growth of diversity in local commerce. This certification highlights our commitment to empowering underrepresented communities and fostering equitable opportunities in the business landscape.
Personalized Approach for Every Client
Our recruiting process is tailored to understand your organizational culture, requirements, and hiring goals to provide a quality pool of candidates that align with your organization's goals.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
As a women-owned business, we are proud to offer a diverse perspective in the chemical industry and understand how to engage individuals with diverse backgrounds to consider your opportunity.
Exclusive Network and Industry Understanding
We leverage our extensive network and deep industry understanding to engage top talent in the chemical industry, ensuring that our clients have access to the best candidates.
Additional Services Offered
We are meticulous in our work to ensure every client is happy and ready to hit the ground running with the finalist candidate they select.

Ultimate Goal
We believe that our expertise in the chemical industry, combined with our personable and customized approach, saves our clients time and money, ultimately making them look good at the end of the day.