A multinational energy company with operations across power generation, oil refining, and natural gas distribution partnered with Pulivarthi Group to support permanent hiring across upstream, midstream, and downstream functions. The client was undertaking a major digital transformation while expanding infrastructure across North America, requiring a large influx of specialized technical and compliance staff.
Business Challenge
The client was experiencing chronic vacancies across engineering, safety compliance, and operations roles. Local talent pools were saturated, and many positions required experience with SCADA systems, federal energy regulations, and hazardous site certifications. Internal teams lacked the bandwidth to scale hiring while maintaining quality and compliance.
- 47 mission-critical vacancies across 14 states and 2 provinces
- High-risk operations limited ability to use contract/rotational staffing
- Need for long-term hires with knowledge of environmental and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FERC, PHMSA, EPA)
Pulivarthi Group’s Solution
Pulivarthi Group deployed a specialized recruiting team with domain expertise in energy and utilities. The approach combined direct outreach, certification-based sourcing, and community hiring events to generate a pipeline of qualified permanent candidates.
- Credential-Based Recruiting: Targeted professionals with PE licenses, OSHA-30 certification, and SCADA/PLC experience.
- Remote & Rural Hiring Strategy: Designed relocation incentive packages and housing stipends to attract talent to hard-to-fill locations.
- Compliance-Focused Vetting: Conducted deep background and regulatory clearance checks for safety-sensitive positions.
Key Results
- 41 permanent placements made in 90 days across engineering, field ops, and safety departments
- Time-to-fill reduced from 63 to 29 days
- Zero regulatory compliance issues in all hires during onboarding
- 20% reduction in overtime costs due to fully staffed shifts
- $1.2M saved annually by replacing contract roles with full-time hires
Client Testimonial
“Pulivarthi Group delivered where others failed. Their understanding of the safety and compliance requirements in our industry gave us confidence in every hire. We now have stability in roles that were empty for over a year.” – Regional Operations Director, North America
Roles Placed
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (PE Licensed)
- Pipeline Compliance Managers
- SCADA and Controls Specialists
- Field Operators and Technicians
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officers
Services Delivered
- Permanent staffing for technical, compliance, and operational roles
- Location-specific recruitment and incentive strategies
- Regulatory vetting and certification validation
- Onboarding coordination and relocation support
