Craft Recruiter

CEC Energy • Corpus Christi, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Craft Recruiter is responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of skilled trade professionals for self-perform electrical and industrial services. This role connects project demand with field manpower by partnering with field leadership to build pipelines for electricians and technical craft roles, ensuring projects are staffed with professionals who embody CEC's STRIVE© values. The Craft Recruiter is accountable for hiring outcomes, including filling assigned requisitions effectively and on time, building and maintaining candidate pools for high-demand roles, aligning with manpower and project demands, and representing CEC at recruitment events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience; energy, construction, industrial, or field workforce environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success filling high-volume and hard-to-fill skilled or technical roles
• Experience partnering with operations leaders in fast-moving environments
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
• Strong interviewing, evaluation, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with shifting timelines
• Proficiency utilizing job boards, Boolean searches and professional/networking groups
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Data-driven mindset with experience tracking recruiting metrics
• Subject to satisfactory background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting workforce planning or manpower forecasting preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full-cycle recruitment from requisition intake through offer and onboarding support.
• Partner with hiring supervisors to define role requirements, success profiles, and selection criteria for specialized trades.
• Create and manage requisitions within the applicant tracking system, including postings and advertisements.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned to craft labor markets, technical roles, and field leadership hiring needs.
• Proactively build pipelines for high-demand and recurring positions (e.g., Electricians, Journeymen, Apprentices).
• Screen applicants, conduct interviews, and coordinate hiring team participation.
• Provide regular recruiting updates to hiring managers and leadership.
• Maintain KPIs related to time-to-fill, pipeline health, and recruiting effectiveness.
• Support weekly manpower forecasting and communicate hiring status during operations discussions.
• Represent the company at job fairs, trade schools, industry events, and community recruiting efforts.
• Assist with onboarding activities as required to ensure smooth candidate transitions.
• Set the example for urgency, professionalism, and follow-through.
• Build strong, credible partnerships with operations and field leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment in all employment matters.
• Live and promote STRIVE© values in daily interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents.
• Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed