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Specialist recruitment for utility-scale BESS EPC and energy infrastructure projects across ERCOT.
Archer Maxwell is a specialist search firm focused on hiring senior operational, engineering, and project delivery leaders within utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) across the ERCOT market. The firm partners with established developers, asset owners, operators, and EPC contractors on confidential and business-critical appointments across operations, engineering, construction, commissioning, and market optimization.
Why us?
Utility-scale battery storage in ERCOT creates unique hiring pressures across engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, and market optimization.
Clients partner with Archer Maxwell because we bring:
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A specialist focus on ERCOT BESS infrastructure projects
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Understanding of project execution and operational realities in Texas
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Access to senior talent with proven ERCOT delivery experience
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A targeted search approach built around critical infrastructure hiring rather than volume recruitment
Search mandates typically include:
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Head of Asset Operations
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Director of Market Operations
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VP Engineering
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EMS & Controls Leadership
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Senior Grid, Performance, and Optimization Leadership
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Director of Operations
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Head of Trading & Dispatch
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Commissioning & Technical Services Leadership
Roles We Recruit
How We Operate
Our Search Approach
Archer Maxwell uses a market-driven search model tailored for complex energy infrastructure environments. Instead of depending on CV databases or high-volume methods, each assignment is supported by:
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Mapping the market for utility-scale BESS owners and operators across ERCOT
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Role-specific talent mapping to find experienced leaders in the market
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Comparing compensation and availability
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Discreet engagement with senior candidates who are not actively looking
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Creating structured shortlists that align with operational and commercial results
The goal is clarity, not quantity.
Cultural Fit Analysis
We go beyond skills and titles — we learn your company’s values, mission, and work style to match leadership that integrates seamlessly and scales confidently.
Targeted Headhunting
Every search starts with a clear brief, then we go directly to top candidates — not job boards. We build tailored shortlists ensuring confidentiality, and speed.
Partner
We act as a trusted partner — advising on role scope, competitor benchmarking, and onboarding strategies.
Placement Standards
Every placement undergoes stringent standards to ensure excellence in skills, qualifications, and cultural harmony. We will work relentlessly to ensure you get the perfect candidate.
Relationship-Focused Strategy
Our strategy revolves around fostering enduring relationships with clients and candidates, guaranteeing mutual success and satisfaction.
Sector Focus
We focus only on utility-scale battery storage and the ERCOT power market.
This specific focus allows for a deeper understanding of:
- Operational risk and performance drivers
- Market participation and optimization requirements
- EMS, controls, and grid integration challenges
- Leadership profiles needed at scale
Engagement Model
We partner with a small number of clients at any
one time, supporting senior, confidential searches where accuracy and judgement are critical.
The service is not designed for:
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High-volume recruitment
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Contract staffing
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Non-energy roles
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