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Learn how ESR works, which markets and roles the firm serves, and what to expect from a search or confidential career conversation.
Do candidates pay a fee?
No. Client companies sponsor ESR’s recruiting services. Candidates are not charged recruiting or placement fees.
What roles does ESR recruit?
ESR focuses on sales, account management, business development, technical-commercial, commercial leadership, general management, and executive roles across energy and adjacent markets.
What energy sectors does ESR cover?
Core markets include oil and gas, power generation, utilities, renewables, storage, nuclear, hydro, energy services, EPC, industrial equipment, controls, emissions, and related technical solutions.
Does ESR work nationwide?
Yes. ESR supports searches across the United States and can recruit regionally, nationally, or around a specific customer and territory footprint.
Can ESR handle confidential searches?
Yes. Confidential executive replacement, stealth expansion, team upgrades, and sensitive market outreach are core use cases for a specialist search partner.
What search models are available?
ESR offers retained, exclusive, and contingency search options. The right structure depends on role seniority, urgency, confidentiality, candidate scarcity, and hiring risk.
Can candidates contact ESR without a posted opening?
Yes. Many searches are confidential or begin before they are publicly advertised. Experienced energy professionals are welcome to introduce themselves confidentially.
How quickly does ESR respond?
ESR aims to respond to qualified employer and candidate inquiries within one business day.
Need proven commercial talent in energy?
Tell us what the role must accomplish. ESR will give you a clear, confidential path forward.