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The Energy industry comprises all of the industries involved in the production and sale of energy, including fuel extraction, manufacturing, refining and distribution. The Energy industry is a crucial part of the infrastructure and maintenance of society in almost all countries. In the U.S., the Energy industry is valued at $700 billion.

The Energy industry is composed of the fossil fuel industries, which include petroleum industries (oil companies, petroleum refiners, fuel transport and end-user sales at gas stations); coal industries (extraction and processing); natural gas industries (natural gas extraction, and coal gas manufacture, as well as distribution and sales); electrical power industry, including electricity generation, electric power distribution and sales; nuclear power industry; and renewable energy industry, comprising alternative energy and sustainable energy companies, including those involved in hydroelectric power, wind power, and solar power generation. Top companies include Exxon Mobil, General Electric, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips.

What are common job types in the Energy industry?

Engineering - Engineering careers make the nation's electricity usage more efficient and more reliant on clean fuels, and can most likely be found in the renewable energy field. Common job types include Civil Engineers; Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians; Electrical and Electronic Engineers; and more.

Installation & Repair - Installers and repairers are essential to the Energy industry. They install, inspect, test, and repair electrical or mechanical equipment. Common job types include Control and Valve Installers and Repairers; Electrical and Electronics Repairers of Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers; and more.

Production - Production workers in Energy are mostly employed in power plants, often combining the duties of operators and technicians. Common job types include Equipment Operators; Plant & System Operators; Plant Operators; and more.

What Energy jobs are in demand?

Mechanical Engineers, Field Service Technicians, and Production Operators are the top in-demand jobs in the Energy industry. Mechanical Engineers and Field Service Technicians are in high demand due to the extensive education and training that a career in the Energy industry requires. For Production Operators, the volume of workers needed in the Energy industry.

What are the highest paying Energy jobs?

Energy Engineer, Energy Supervisor, and Energy Manager positions are the highest paying Energy jobs. For Energy Engineer and Energy Supervisor positions, the average salary is around $70K-$80K per year, while Energy Managers earn an average of $120K per year.

Why should one start a career in the Energy industry?

The Energy industry is one of the most stable industries in the U.S., and continues to grow. The Energy industry employs 6.7 million people. Last year, employment in this industry increased by 2.3% from the previous year, adding over 150,000 new jobs, nearly 7% of all new jobs nationwide.

In addition to its growth, the Energy industry offers job security and job growth, as the industry continually changes to adapt. Lastly, a career in the Energy industry is very rewarding. Whether you work in renewable energy, or work to bring power back after natural disasters, or simply help to power cities, you can make a difference in your work.


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Controls Specialist


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 277567
Date Posted: 1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Energy
Salary: $36 - $40

Description

In this role, the employee is expected to provide dedicated electrical controls support for the production team and customer field service events (scheduled maintenance, upgrades, unplanned maintenance, and warranty work) for gas turbine engines and related systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide dedicated electrical support for a single customer field service events (scheduled maintenance, upgrades, unplanned maintenance, and warranty work) for packages and related systems.
  • Collaborate with the Field Service team to improve commissioning processes, plan standard work, and develop work scope for new technology.
  • Document maintenance activities as required for Field Service Reports.
  • Provide controls and electrical support during Test-Line Commissioning and field service events for RPS projects.
  • Internal and External customer focal point for all field related electrical/controls problems.
  • Solicit direct customer feedback on RPS controls and provide this feedback to the organization to continuously improve our customer relations.
  • Provide prompt technical support for service revealed controls related problems. Includes developing and implementing technical solutions to ensure solutions are brought to the field and production in a cost-effective manner while meeting customer expectations.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering team to troubleshoot field issues, provide recommendations for improved performance, root cause analysis, and assist in development of new technology.
  • Provide support to RPS Engineering in the in-house testing of new control system designs and evaluation of improvements related to control system fixes.
  • Collaborate with RPS Electrical FSE's, learn the requirements to perform electrical and controls commissioning tasks.
  • Sign-off and take accountability for control system commissioning and re-commissioning.
  • Be available for on-call support after hours and weekends.
  • Travel as needed to support the controls and electrical commissioning of customers refurbished and new engines in multiple geographic areas.
  • Support configuration tracking of customer engines.
  • Support the customer's and RPS environmental, health, and safety programs.
  • Project management responsibilities for customer specific projects. Includes initial feasibility studies, contract definition, commissioning activities, schedule fidelity, subcontractor management, and customer interface.
  • Provide technical guidance and input during development of RPS new projects/programs.
  • Provide input to RPS technology roadmap and strategic business plan.
  • Develop, approve, and implement methods to achieve cost and schedule reductions, performance, and quality enhancements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Acknowledges that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share with others.
  • Attentive to detail, organized and passionate!
  • Take pride in doing good work, have a positive attitude, and believe guest satisfaction comes first
  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience with industrial/marine gas turbines, and control systems.
  • Strong customer relations experience, develop and enhance customer relationships. Ability to work effectively in high pressure, time & cost sensitive situations, oftentimes under direct customer observation.
  • Deals effectively in a dynamic environment, maintaining focus and continuity with customers, subcontractors, and senior management. Work cross functionally within the RPS teams.
  • Demonstrated project, product, and subcontract management skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise and hands-on experience in commissioning and troubleshooting controls and electrical systems in the field. Delivery on internal and external commitments.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, provide clear and concise technical field service reports.
  • Adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures.
  • Physically able to perform the tasks as required. Ability to pass an eye exam, sufficient visual acuity to perform inspections as needed.
  • U.S. work authorized applicants only
  • Experience with Oil & Gas regulations and meeting product certification requirements.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
  • Travel domestically up to 65% of the time in support of RPS fielded products.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Experience - Demonstrated experience with programming, field application modifications. Experience with Woodward Controls, GE MKle Controls, and Micro Net ControlsPLC is highly recommended. Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, such as Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Wago Fieldbus, or similar industrial controllers. Have an understanding with programming in high level programming languages (C, IEC-61131-3 Structured Text, Java script, ladder logics, etc.) desired, but not essential.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
  • Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Managing People Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Frequently required to stand
  • Frequently required to walk
  • Occasionally required to sit
  • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
  • Frequently required to talk or hear
  • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
  • Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
  • Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
  • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Various forklifts, manlift, scissor lifts, overhead cranes.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.









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Electrical Assembly Team Lead


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3401726
Date Posted: 1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Category: Energy
Salary: $25 - $29

Description

A diversified power company with extensive experience with aero-derivative gas turbines. They specialize in doing business in remote, challenging locations; willing to go to places that competitors won't. They package power and turbomachinery packages for use in the power generation and gas compression markets. They are also the exclusive packager of Siemens' newest aero-derivative gas turbine, the 44 MW SGT-A45 mobile gas turbine.

Position Description:

Manage a team of electrical workers in the assembly and wiring of aeroderivative power plants. Average time to put a system together is 2 months. The company produces an avg of 8-12 per year. Coordinate all production activities and operations for the electrical assembly staff. Must be proficient in reading P&ID and electrical schematics. This position will report to the head of assembly and test.

  • Serves as first-line supervisor directing, instructing and coordinating a variety of installation task associated with the manufacturing of power units.
  • Lead and support the development and training of staff.
  • Works in coordination with team lead to manage the daily operations of assigned employee(s), assuring overall quality, productivity, and policy / contract adherence.
  • Supports employee(s) by answering questions and assisting where needed.
  • Manages the activities of electrical teams within assigned areas of production.
  • Achieves required safety, quality, delivery and performance levels.
  • Develops, coordinates, leads and executes daily electrical assembly plans.
  • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Owns customer satisfaction with everything under your direction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION:

  • 3-5 years experience or related experience
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to work with teams and communicate clearly with team leaders and team members.
  • Acknowledges that learning and growth are keys to personal and professional success and is willing and able to share with others.
  • Attentive to detail, organized and passionate!
  • Takes pride in doing good work, have a positive attitude, and believe guest satisfaction comes first





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Commodity Specialist


Job Ref: # 7821515
Date Posted: 11/25/2025 5:30:07 PM
City, State: Williamsburg, Virginia
Category: Energy

Description

Reporting to our Supply Chain Manager, we are seeking a highly motivated Commodity Specialist who will be responsible for managing supplier sourcing, approval, onboarding, delivery to PO schedule and ongoing performance through structured business reviews and escalation processes. This role is critical in ensuring our Supply Chain resilience, compliance and continuous improvement across strategic commodities. You will be responsible for helping us scale a robust supply chain for our US operations, ensuring on-time-in-full profitability, excellence in delivery performance and development of strong customer relationships.

What You'll Be Doing:

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

  • Lead the sourcing / onboarding process, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for metal, electrical components and fabricated assemblies.
  • Analyze market trends, LME / COMEX copper indices and material price fluctuations to mitigate risk.
  • Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements with material suppliers and component OEMs.
  • Lead RFQs, benchmarking activities and cost modeling for switchgear materials.
  • Support localization and dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure resilience in supply.

General Supplier Management:

  • Conduct audits and performance reviews focusing on quality, delivery and standards compliance.
  • Collaborate to implement cost reductions, lead-time improvements and sustainability initiatives.
  • Monitor supplier capacity and proactively manage risk of material shortages.
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and due diligence (financial, operational, capacity).
  • Collaborate with your peer teams to validate supplier capabilities and certifications.
  • Negotiate to achieve best price and margin, ensuring compliance with quality and service guarantees.

Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Serve as the senior supplier interface, ensuring high satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • Build relationships through clear communication, proactive management and reliable performance.
  • Support sales by providing input on quotation development, project feasibility and execution risk analysis.

Supplier Performance Management:

  • Develop, maintain and report supplier scorecards and KPIs aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish governance frameworks for project performance monitoring, reporting and escalation.
  • Ensure robust supplier capacity planning, scheduling, resourcing, milestone tracking and reporting.
  • Facilitate Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with key suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance trends and initiate corrective actions or improvement plans as needed.
  • Manage the supplier escalation processes, including root cause analysis and resolution tracking.

Supply Chain Risk Mitigation:

  • Implement a structured risk identification, assessment and mitigation framework for your supply base.
  • Identify and assess risks across the supply base, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks.
  • Drive early escalation of identified risks or performance deviations to the US Management Team.
  • Maintain a lessons-learned process to Continuously Improve future project outcomes.
  • Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Support dual sourcing, inventory buffering and supplier diversification initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with business needs.
  • Provide commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
  • Contribute to business planning, forecasting and strategic decision-making as part of the U.S. SMT.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain / business management or related field.
  • Certification in supply chain or procurement (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, commodity management or supplier development.
  • Strong understanding of supplier onboarding, performance metrics, and risk management.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supplier management platforms.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proven ability to manage highly complex, large project portfolios with full financial accountability.
  • Familiarity with ESG and sustainability frameworks in supplier management.
  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., pharma, aerospace, automotive).
  • Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded.
  • Ability to travel is required - approx. 60% - 70%.






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Maintenance Technician


Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1139683
Date Posted: 7/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: St. Louis, MO
Category: Energy
Salary: $33 - $33

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, equipment, and facility infrastructure in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role performs both mechanical and electrical maintenance, utilizing hand tools, power tools, hoists, and lift equipment to install, move, dismantle, and repair equipment. The technician conducts preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, supports process set-up and start-up activities, and works closely with other departments to coordinate repairs and scheduled downtime. The position requires strict adherence to safety protocols including PPE usage, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), hot work, confined space entry, and hazard analysis while actively contributing to the company’s safety culture and immediately addressing hazards, near misses, or incidents.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, torches, and precision measuring instruments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery, chemicals, and industrial vehicles

Requirements:
• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Ability to safely work night shifts and extended schedules
• Commitment to safety procedures and safe work practices

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
• Experience with rotating equipment such as rotary kilns, granulators, or similar machinery
• Prior dual-craft maintenance experience (mechanical and electrical)
• Experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments





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