Talent Acquisition Specialist

Primoris Energy Services Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services Corp in Houston, TX is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting for skilled craft professionals on energy projects. This onsite role focuses on sourcing, screening, and offering engagement, ensuring compliance and timely placement.

You will build sourcing strategies across online job boards, social media, industry networks, and vocational programs, coordinate interviews, and maintain ATS data, while collaborating with project managers and HR

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of craft recruitment experience in energy, construction or industrial environments.
• Proven sourcing, screening and hiring of skilled trades professionals.
• Strong understanding of craft roles and related skill sets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute sourcing strategies to attract pipefitters, welders, electricians, operators, and other trades.
• Use online job boards, social media, industry contacts, vocational schools, and community outreach.
• Conduct in-depth interviews, screenings and assessments for qualifications and culture fit.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in the ATS and ensure records are compliant.
• Coordinate interviews, screenings, and onboarding steps with hiring teams.

Skills

Craft recruitment

Interviewing

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ATS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ATS

Recruitment software

Job description

Primoris Energy Services Corp is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruiting for skilled craft professionals tied to energy services projects. Based in Houston, TX on an onsite schedule, this role works to identify, qualify, and place candidates in a timely manner while maintaining recruiting documentation and employment law compliance.

What you’ll do

• Build and execute sourcing strategies designed to attract experienced craft talent, including pipefitters, welders, electricians, operators, and other skilled trades.
• Use multiple recruiting channels such as online job boards, social media, industry contacts, vocational schools, and community outreach programs.
• Conduct in-depth interviews, screenings, and assessments to confirm qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Maintain accurate candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), keeping records current and complete.
• Partner with project managers and hiring teams to understand staffing needs and project timelines.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding steps.
• Negotiate offers and extend employment contracts to selected candidates.
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Represent Primoris at career fairs and recruitment events.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in craft recruitment.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

What you bring

• 3 to 5 years of experience in craft recruitment, ideally within energy, construction, or industrial environments.
• A proven track record of sourcing, screening, and hiring skilled trades professionals.
• Strong understanding of craft roles and the associated skill sets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and other recruitment software.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed for recruitment events.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Tools and systems

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Recruitment software

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Pet coverage.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

Agency notice

• Primoris is not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position.
• If you are an agency or search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration.
• Primoris (and its subsidiaries) will not be responsible for fees related to resumes or online response forms submitted through this source.
• Primoris will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes submitted to staffing or operations team members.
• Primoris has an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider submissions from approved firms.