Executive Research Firm for Energy Sector Hiring

Energy Talent Search helps energy companies identify, assess, and engage executive and technical leaders who are rarely active on job boards. With decades of sector recruitment experience, our Denver-based team delivers targeted research, passive candidate sourcing, and white-glove hiring support for oil and gas, renewables, mining, manufacturing, and energy finance roles.

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Our Executive Research Services

Targeted executive research and recruitment services for energy employers seeking specialized, high-impact talent.

Oil & Gas

We help oil, gas, and mining employers source experienced executives and technical leaders with proven industry backgrounds, operational insight, and the ability to contribute in complex energy environments.

Talent Pipeline

Our team builds targeted pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering, leadership, and technical roles, emphasizing passive candidate sourcing and market intelligence for long-term hiring readiness.

Renewable Energy

We recruit for solar, wind, alternative energy, and green infrastructure teams, helping employers find leaders who can support innovation, growth, and modern energy transition priorities.

Energy Finance

Energy finance and accounting recruitment connects companies with fiscal managers, controllers, analysts, and finance leaders who understand the financial demands of energy-sector operations.

Long-Term Staffing

We support long-term staffing strategies by matching aligned professionals with employers focused on retention, team cohesion, and durable operational performance across energy organizations.

Employer Solutions

Our full-service employer solutions provide customized recruiting support, from search strategy and sourcing to screening and placement for energy and adjacent industrial employers.

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Our Executive Research Process

Define the Hiring Mandate

We begin by clarifying role requirements, leadership expectations, company culture, compensation realities, and urgency. This foundation helps our Denver-based research team align the search strategy with the business outcomes your energy organization needs.

Map the Executive Market

Engage Passive Candidates

Screen for Strategic Fit

Deliver the Shortlist

The ETS Difference

Why Choose Energy Talent Search?

Energy employers choose us for focused research, industry fluency, and transparent recruiting support.

Experience

Decades of energy recruitment experience help us understand technical roles, leadership needs, and market realities.

Passive Access

We reach high-value passive candidates who are rarely visible through job boards or inbound applications.

Energy Hub

Our Denver-based team brings regional energy hub insight while supporting hiring needs across the United States.

Integrity

Honesty, transparency, and fit-first guidance shape every client conversation, shortlist, and candidate referral.

Meet The Energy Team

Experienced recruiters serving energy employers with integrity.

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Michael Dixon

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.

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Sienna Hopkins

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.

Portrait of Brooke Hawkins, Business Manager at Energy Talent Search

Brooke Hawkins

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an executive research firm?

An executive research firm identifies, maps, and engages high-caliber leadership talent for important hiring needs. Unlike general recruiting, executive research often focuses on passive candidates who are not actively applying. For the energy sector, this includes market mapping, competitor talent intelligence, discreet outreach, candidate screening, and shortlisting leaders with the technical, operational, and cultural fit required.

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Trusted Recruiting

Awards and Recognition

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Energy Sector Expertise

Decades of energy recruitment experience.

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White-Glove Service

Trusted white-glove candidate search process.

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Integrity-Driven Partner

Built on honesty, transparency, and integrity.

Ready to Find Energy Leaders?

Share your hiring goals, critical role requirements, or talent challenges, and our team will respond with a clear next step.

Contact Us Today

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.