Oil & Gas Search
Targeted search for executives and technical leaders across exploration, production, midstream, downstream, and related energy operations, with emphasis on hard-to-find passive talent.
Find proven energy executives faster with Energy Talent Search, a boutique recruiting partner experienced in oil and gas, renewables, mining, and finance. For Houston’s deep energy market—from upstream leadership to Gulf Coast infrastructure growth—we identify passive talent, screen for technical and cultural fit, and help you hire leaders who can move critical projects forward with confidence and clarity.

Specialized recruiting solutions for Houston energy employers seeking executives, technical leaders, finance experts, and project talent.
Targeted search for executives and technical leaders across exploration, production, midstream, downstream, and related energy operations, with emphasis on hard-to-find passive talent.
Strategic sourcing and workforce planning for niche engineering, leadership, and technical roles where traditional job postings fail to reach qualified energy professionals.
Recruiting support for solar, wind, alternative energy, and energy transition teams seeking leaders who can scale projects and drive modern infrastructure growth.
Placement of finance leaders, accountants, controllers, analysts, and fiscal managers who understand the commercial and operational realities of energy businesses.
Flexible staffing models for project-based engineering, consulting, and specialized energy assignments requiring experienced professionals for defined timelines or critical initiatives.
Comprehensive recruitment support for employers needing a full-service partner to source, screen, evaluate, and place high-quality energy sector professionals.

We begin by clarifying the executive mandate, reporting structure, technical requirements, compensation range, and cultural priorities. For Houston energy employers, this includes understanding operating assets, growth plans, and leadership gaps across oil, gas, renewables, or infrastructure teams.
Energy Talent Search combines specialized market knowledge with a boutique, relationship-first recruiting model.
Decades of energy recruiting knowledge help identify qualified leaders faster and more accurately.
We reach passive Houston energy professionals who are rarely visible through job postings.
Every search is tailored to role requirements, company values, and long-term fit.
Transparent communication supports confident decisions across Houston’s competitive energy hiring market.
Experienced recruiters focused on energy talent and lasting fit.

Co-Founder
Michael Dixon is a Co-Founder of Energy Talent Search, a Denver, Colorado-based specialized recruitment agency dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top employers across the energy sector. With decades of collective experience behind the agency, Michael plays a central role in shaping company strategy, driving operational excellence, and establishing Energy Talent Search as a trusted, integrity-driven recruitment partner. His expertise spans traditional oil and gas, renewable energy, technology, manufacturing, and accounting and finance. Michael is committed to delivering a personalized, white-glove recruitment experience that prioritizes both client success and candidate fit, ensuring every placement contributes meaningfully to the companies and professionals he serves.

Operations Manager
Sienna Hopkins serves as Operations Manager at Energy Talent Search, where she is responsible for ensuring the seamless and efficient execution of the agency's recruitment services. Based in Denver, Colorado, Sienna oversees team management, internal workflows, and day-to-day operational processes that support the agency's mission to deliver personalized and thorough recruitment solutions. Her organizational expertise and dedication to process excellence help Energy Talent Search maintain its reputation for white-glove service across industries including energy, technology, manufacturing, and accounting and finance. Sienna is committed to creating an environment where both clients and candidates experience responsive, transparent, and results-driven support throughout the hiring process.

Business Manager
Brooke Hawkins is the Business Manager at Energy Talent Search, playing a vital role in overseeing day-to-day operations and managing client relationships across the agency's diverse portfolio of industries. Based in Denver, Colorado, Brooke ensures that both employers and job seekers receive the highest level of personalized service and support from initial consultation through successful placement. Her focus on building strong, lasting relationships reflects the agency's core values of honesty, transparency, and integrity. Brooke's ability to align client expectations with operational delivery helps Energy Talent Search consistently provide the boutique, white-glove recruitment experience that sets the agency apart in the competitive energy sector staffing landscape.
Executive recruiter fees are commonly structured as a percentage of the hired candidate’s first-year compensation, often through retained, contingent, or hybrid models. Senior energy leadership searches can vary based on role complexity, scarcity of talent, and screening requirements. Energy Talent Search focuses on defining the mandate up front so scope, expectations, and candidate criteria are clear before outreach begins.
Connect with our team for clear, practical recruiting guidance.
Decades of specialized energy recruitment experience.
Honesty and transparency guide every search.
Customized support for employers and candidates.
Share your hiring needs, target role, and timeline. Our team will respond with clear next steps for building your energy leadership pipeline.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (720) 260-4250. You can also send us a quick email at info@energytalentsearch.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (720) 260-4250. You can also send us a quick email at info@energytalentsearch.com.