Craft Recruiter

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery. With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle.

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The Craft Recruiter is Dashiell’s dedicated recruiting resource for the craft and field workforce of its Dacon operations. Working closely with field operations leaders, the Craft Recruiter sources, screens, and recruits qualified craft talent to meet Dacon’s project staffing needs on time and as the business grows. The position will be based in a hybrid role between our Houston, TX and Deer Park, TX office will report to Dashiell’s Talent Acquisition Manager or VP, Human Resources.

• Serve as the dedicated recruiting resource for Dacon’s craft and field workforce.
• Partner with field operations leaders, project managers, and superintendents to understand craft manpower needs and build staffing plans in support of project demand.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for craft and field roles, from intake through offer.
• Source and screen craft workers through trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military transition programs, job fairs, referrals, and industry networks.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of craft talent to meet current and forecasted staffing needs.
• Track and report craft staffing metrics — time-to-fill, fill rates, and headcount against project demand — to operations and HR leadership.
• Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data in the applicant tracking system (Applicant Stack).
• Represent Dacon at job fairs, trade school events, apprenticeship programs, and industry hiring events.
• Ensure recruiting and hiring practices comply with applicable employment law and company policy.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

• Provide Dacon with dedicated craft recruiting support, ensuring projects are staffed on time as the business grows.
• Reduce project delays and premium labor costs by proactively meeting craft manpower demand.
• Expand and diversify the craft talent pipeline through proactive sourcing.
• Support Dacon’s field operations by delivering qualified craft talent quickly and reliably.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience, preferably including craft, skilled trades, construction, or field labor recruiting.
• Experience with high-volume, full-cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems;
  Applicant Stack experience a plus.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with field, craft, and operations stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities under deadline pressure.
• Experience in the electrical, utility, transmission and distribution, substation, EPC, or heavy construction industry preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites and recruiting events as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.