Top Chemical Recruiters in Houston

Hiring in the chemical industry requires more than just filling a role. Whether you're in specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, or chemical manufacturing, the right recruiter can help you find engineers, scientists, and technical professionals who create real business impact.

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Below is a curated list of chemical executive search firms, chemical recruiters, and staffing firms with a presence in Houston. Each firm offers a different approach to hiring, from contract staffing to executive search, so you can find the partner best suited to your specific hiring goals.​

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TLR Search

A woman-owned boutique executive search firm based in Houston, TLR Search specializes in recruiting experienced engineers, technical specialists, operational and commercial leaders for chemical manufacturers, specialty chemical producers, distributors, and adjacent sectors. Known for bringing executive-level strategy to roles just below the C-suite, the firm takes a psychology-informed, high-touch approach to candidate engagement and alignment.​

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Whitaker Companies

A Houston-based recruiting and staffing firm established in 1983. Whitaker Companies offers contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions through specialized divisions. Their Whitaker Technical group focuses on engineering and technical roles in the chemical, downstream oil & gas, petrochemicals, renewables, and manufacturing sectors.

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TRS Staffing Solutions

Global staffing agency with a Houston office. TRS supports technical hiring for petrochemical and energy facilities, offering both contingent and direct-hire solutions across a wide range of chemical and infrastructure projects.

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FPC National (Houston)

Part of a nationwide executive search network with over 60 franchised offices, FPC’s Houston team recruits for mid-to-senior level roles in the chemical and life sciences sectors. Focus areas include chemical engineering, R&D, regulatory, EHS, product management, and technical operations.

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Airswift

Headquartered in Houston, Airswift offers staffing and workforce solutions for the chemical industry, encompassing both specialty and bulk chemicals. The firm supports both permanent and contract hiring, offering services like retained search, contingent staffing, and contractor management. Airswift works with chemical manufacturers to recruit engineers, operations leaders, and technical specialists.

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Parton Executive Search

A Texas-based boutique firm focused on the specialty chemicals and water treatment industries. With nearly 20 years of combined recruiting and industry experience, Parton works on executive and technical roles for companies in the chemical sector.

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Descriptions are based on publicly available information from company websites and professional profiles as of 2025. For the most current information, we recommend reviewing each firm’s offerings directly.

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Types of Chemical Recruiters​

 

Chemical recruiters operate in different capacities depending on the level, urgency, and complexity of the role:

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• Executive Search Firms focus on experienced leaders, technical experts, and commercially strategic roles in the chemical industry.

• Technical Recruiting Partners assist chemical companies in hiring mid-career professionals with hard-to-find skills in process engineering, EHS, and R&D.

• Specialty Staffing Firms provide contract and temp-to-perm staffing for technical roles, such as lab technicians, QC analysts, and production engineers.

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There’s no one-size-fits-all model. What matters is finding a recruiter who understands the business drivers, the human dynamics behind technical teams, and how to align both.

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​We want you to find the right search partner for your needs. If your priority is strategic hiring, alignment, or retention in chemical industry roles—Discover how TLR Search's chemical recruiters deliver aligned, long-term hires→