Advastar helps Houston organizations build high performing engineering teams that can deliver across the Gulf Coast industrial corridor. Our recruiters focus on leaders who hold a Texas PE and can guide complex work from front end design through commissioning for refineries, chemical plants, utilities, hospitals, higher education and municipal owners. We understand the demands of projects that stretch from Pasadena and Texas City to Baytown and Freeport, and we know how to staff for sites that operate around the clock.
Our approach fits the way capital work gets done in Greater Houston. We support retained search, recruitment process outsourcing, contract staffing and contract to hire, then align the hiring plan to turnaround windows, outage schedules, procurement milestones and owner safety programs. Workforce and succession planning is mapped to your backlog so you have the right balance of project delivery staff, maintenance and reliability specialists and operations support personnel as new phases come online.
Sourcing goes far beyond job boards. We maintain a proprietary bench of mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, process, instrumentation and controls, reliability and project engineering talent, captured with licensure details, leadership history, certifications and mobility preferences. We account for TWIC and site access requirements where needed and we validate experience with Ship Channel and coastal waterway construction, tankage and piping, unit revamps, water and wastewater upgrades, storm surge mitigation and roadway improvements. That depth lets us present shortlists of candidates whose skills, values and communication style fit Houston owners and EPC partners.
Houston is our talent engine. We recruit from Rice University and the University of Houston, draw emerging technicians from San Jacinto College and Lee College, and stay connected to craft and leadership pipelines supported by the ABC Gulf Coast chapter and regional apprenticeships. Candidates are interviewed against the realities of working with CenterPoint Energy and Entergy Texas, coordinating with city and county inspectors, sequencing work along I-10 and the Beltway, and delivering quality that meets Gulf Coast standards for safety and throughput.
Since 2012 we have supported permanent, contract and interim placements for construction and heavy industry across the Gulf Coast, and that experience shows in our Houston results. If you need engineering management that can move a project from concept to closeout and improve reliability along the way, connect with our local team and see how a focused search in the Houston market delivers the right leader faster.
Commissioning, startup, and controls professionals ensure HVAC systems operate efficiently and as designed from day one. Their expertise in testing, balancing, and system optimization is critical for performance. Advastar recruits commissioning and controls specialists who guarantee system readiness and client satisfaction.
Innovative HVAC engineering and design are essential for creating systems that maximize comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Professionals in this area combine technical expertise with creativity to deliver reliable, code-compliant solutions. Advastar connects you with engineering and design talent who can turn your HVAC concepts into reality.
Accurate estimating and effective preconstruction planning lay the groundwork for successful HVAC projects. These professionals assess scope, budget, and constructability to set realistic expectations. Advastar recruits estimating and preconstruction experts who help you secure projects competitively and deliver them with confidence.
Field supervisors and skilled tradespeople bring HVAC projects to life. Their technical abilities and on-site leadership ensure installations are completed safely, accurately, and to specification. Advastar excels at sourcing supervisors and trades talent who deliver quality workmanship on every project.
Strong leadership and streamlined operations are critical to HVAC project success. Leaders in this field drive strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and ensure teams meet performance goals. Advastar specializes in connecting companies with top leadership and operations talent who can keep your HVAC projects running efficiently and profitably.
An efficient procurement and supply chain function keeps HVAC projects stocked with the right equipment and materials at the right time. These professionals manage vendor relationships and ensure cost-effective sourcing. Advastar identifies procurement and supply chain experts who keep your projects moving without delays.
Robust project controls and precise scheduling are key to managing HVAC project costs, timelines, and risks. Professionals in this discipline track progress and forecast issues before they impact delivery. Advastar specializes in sourcing project controls and scheduling talent who ensure seamless execution from kickoff to closeout.
Effective project managers and construction leaders ensure HVAC installations are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Their coordination of resources, subcontractors, and stakeholders keeps complex projects on track. Advastar excels at recruiting project management professionals who bring clarity, structure, and accountability to every stage of your build.
Safety and quality assurance professionals protect your workforce and reputation. Their vigilance ensures HVAC installations meet regulatory standards and operate as intended. Advastar connects companies with safety and QA talent who uphold the highest standards on every job site.
Reliable service, maintenance, and support teams keep HVAC systems running smoothly long after installation. These professionals handle preventative maintenance, repairs, and customer support to minimize downtime. Advastar specializes in connecting companies with service and maintenance talent who ensure optimal system performance and client confidence.
As GE’s staffing partner of the year, we’re dedicated to serving our Houston HVAC clients with world-class support and we’d love to learn more about your objectives to create a custom HVAC staffing solution for your next project: Contract Staffing, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Placement, or Payrolling Services.
We place technicians, installers, service managers, project managers, estimators, startup/commissioning agents, refrigeration mechanics, TAB specialists, controls/BAS programmers, energy engineers, branch leaders, and VP/GM product-support executives.
Commercial, healthcare, K-12 and higher ed, data centers and mission-critical, industrial/process, cold storage, retail, hospitality, multifamily, municipal, and federal facilities.
Yes. We serve mechanical contractors, design-build firms, OEMs and reps, property and facility owners, ESCOs, service organizations, and third-party O&M providers.
Targeted headhunting, competitive mapping, referrals, and a national database combined with technical screens that align certifications, platform experience, safety record, and culture fit with your systems and service model.
EPA 608 (all levels, including Universal), NATE, OSHA 10/30, MSHA when applicable, manufacturer training (Trane, Carrier, York, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Johnson Controls), and controls credentials (Niagara, BACnet).
Yes. We evaluate diagnostics on superheat/subcooling, airflow and psychrometrics, brazing and evacuation, hydronics, VFDs, DDC sequences of operation, chiller/boiler startup, and safe lockout/tagout practices.
We recruit BAS programmers, integration specialists, project engineers, and service techs with Niagara/N4, BACnet, Modbus, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, and mixed-vendor environments.
Central plant upgrades, chiller and boiler replacements, RTU changeouts, VRF deployments, IAQ and ventilation improvements, retro-commissioning, energy retrofits, and mission-critical cooling.
Yes. Direct hire, contract, and contract-to-hire options let you cover surge maintenance, backlog, or seasonal demand while we execute executive and permanent searches in parallel.
We stand up greenfield or turnaround teams including branch leadership, service desk, dispatch, parts, field techs, installers, estimators, PMs, and controls staff with phased start dates.
Common roles can be shortlisted in days; leadership, niche refrigeration, or advanced controls searches typically yield a vetted list in 2–4 weeks depending on scope and location.
Layered vetting with resume validation, technical and safety assessments, reference checks with supervisors and customers, MVR/background per policy, and tool inventory verification for field roles.
Deep HVAC domain focus, performance-based screening, a bench of passive talent, and pay-plan and utilization fluency that accelerates uptime, energy savings, and margin targets post-hire.
Yes. We recruit for both, aligning pay scales, work rules, and dispatch or on-call structures to your operating model and customer SLAs.
Market benchmarking by system type and geography, factoring base, overtime, on-call differentials, commissions/SPIFFs, truck and tool allowances, per diem, and relocation to align pay with profitable outcomes.
Role scope, systems portfolio (tonnage, VRF vs. central plant, controls platform), service radius, shift/on-call, required certs, safety standards, KPIs, pay plan, interview steps, and start window.
Yes. We use non-identifying briefs, NDAs as needed, controlled outreach, and discreet scheduling to protect client and market relationships.
We place supermarket and industrial refrigeration techs, ammonia operators, controls/integration talent, and service leaders with PSM/RMP and cold-chain experience.
We recruit energy analysts, retro-commissioning agents, M&V specialists, and project engineers focused on decarb, electrification, and utility incentive programs.
30/60/90-day check-ins with both client and hire, KPI alignment, and pipeline calibration for upcoming roles to sustain momentum and retention.
Yes. We provide a replacement guarantee tied to role level and agreed terms; if a hire exits within the window, we replace at no additional fee.