Recruiting expertise in Mining, Engineering, Oil & Gas

Paragon Search Group has been trusted to identify and introduce top talent to clients ranging in size from startups to Fortune 50 throughout the United States since 2004.

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Recruiting Expertise in Aerospace Maintenance Repair & Operations, Engineering, Research & Development, and Sustainability

Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, Quality Assurance, Program and Project Managers, New Product Manufacturing, Modifications, Ground Service Equipment

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Specialized Recruiting Partners within Biotech

Paragon Search Group has been trusted to identify and introduce top talent to clients ranging in size from startups to Fortune 50 throughout the United States since 2004.

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Local Connections with a National Network

Our team has successfully worked with a large cross section of US and International companies, from mid-sized corporation to Fortune 500 in Mining, Engineering, and Oil & Gas. We’ve placed people throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Our focus will be to help clients in finding the best candidates and solutions, keeping in mind both the technical skill sets needed to fit the job, as well as the soft skill sets needed to ensure the best cultural fit.

Specialization

We specialize in Contract, Contract to Hire, and Permanent Placements within Mining (Coal, Potash, Gold/Precious Metals, Minerals), Engineering (Surface, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, IT, and Industrial.

We also work with clients in Petro-Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Metals/Recycling, and Oil & Gas.

What our customers are saying

Finding the right people for our company is very challenging. At the earliest stages of the search, Jim came to visit our offices and the operation for which they would be providing candidates. They did a very good job of finding out about our culture, learning about the kinds of candidates that succeed in our company, and developing a process to ensure their work with us would be successful. Once the search was underway, Jim started delivering strong candidates in short order. He is a great listener, handles details well, and accepts coaching when it is offered. Jim will get you results in a professional manner and you will thoroughly enjoy working with him. - Former Client
2018-01-14T16:04:37-08:00
Finding the right people for our company is very challenging. At the earliest stages of the search, Jim came to visit our offices and the operation for which they would be providing candidates. They did a very good job of finding out about our culture, learning about the kinds of candidates that succeed in our company, and developing a process to ensure their work with us would be successful. Once the search was underway, Jim started delivering strong candidates in short order. He is a great listener, handles details well, and accepts coaching when it is offered. Jim will get you results in a professional manner and you will thoroughly enjoy working with him. - Former Client
Working with James Paterson and his team is one of the best decisions we have made in our recruiting process! James differentiates himself from other recruiters, learning about (company's) unique staffing needs and finding creative strategies to introduce new talent to our team. We are pleased to have James and his team board to help with the hiring needs of our rapidly growing company. We appreciate their prompt and value added service, always with a can-do attitude! Thanks James! - Former Client
2018-01-14T16:04:08-08:00
Working with James Paterson and his team is one of the best decisions we have made in our recruiting process! James differentiates himself from other recruiters, learning about (company's) unique staffing needs and finding creative strategies to introduce new talent to our team. We are pleased to have James and his team board to help with the hiring needs of our rapidly growing company. We appreciate their prompt and value added service, always with a can-do attitude! Thanks James! - Former Client

Our product features

Networking
It’s been years since we used a rolodex but our connections to industry are unparalleled within Biotech and Pharma
Offer Presentation
When provided with a competitive and timely offer, and presented by Paragon Search Group, our candidate acceptance rate is close to 100%
Search Methods
Apples to apples and oranges to oranges. We invest our time understanding what the hiring manager is looking for and making sure that HR is on the same page.
Onboarding
We stay in constant contact with candidates and assist them with everything from resigning from their current position to seeing them through the relocation process.
Process Management
We are as involved in the hiring/recruiting process as you want us to be. We provide additional guidance and leadership for start-ups if needed.
Repeat Business
Over 85% of the people we place are with repeat clients. Our clients are our lifeblood and we appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate our value with every search.

Engaged Search
When the position is mission critical, you need the best candidates and you need them fast. Whether the search is public, or confidential, we can fill the open position before it affects your business.

Contingent Search
Looking for additional candidates? Looking for your first candidate? Let us build your pipeline for free.

Contract Staffing
Short term or long term, domestic or international, we are connected to the consultants and contractors needed for your project

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