<p>We’re looking for a <strong>Desktop Support Analyst</strong> to provide hands-on technical support to our end users and play a critical role in keeping our IT operations running smoothly. The Desktop Support Analyst is responsible for providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for hardware, software, and network issues. You’ll work closely with employees across departments to ensure their IT needs are met in a timely and professional manner. This is an ideal role for someone with strong troubleshooting skills, great communication, and a passion for helping others.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and peripherals (Windows/macOS environments)</li><li>Troubleshoot software and hardware issues, escalate when necessary</li><li>Set up and configure new user workstations, accounts, and access permissions</li><li>Maintain and update IT asset inventory and documentation</li><li>Support remote access tools, VPN connectivity, and video conferencing systems (Zoom, Teams)</li><li>Install and update approved software and patches</li><li>Assist with onboarding and offboarding of employees</li><li>Respond to and resolve helpdesk tickets in a timely manner using a ticketing system (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Zendesk)</li><li>Collaborate with system and network administrators on larger issues and projects</li><li>Maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions</li></ul>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles! Shad and his team at Robert Half is recruiting for a West Houston Client that is looking for a motivated Financial Analyst to join our Petrochemicals team in Houston, Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to analyze financial data, develop forecasts, and contribute to strategic decision-making in the energy and natural resources sector. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like SAP and Power BI to support the team’s financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate financial planning.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and provide actionable insights to support strategic decisions.</p><p>• Utilize SAP to manage financial transactions and reporting effectively.</p><p>• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Monitor financial performance and identify trends or areas for improvement.</p><p>• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting requirements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in financial operations.</p><p>• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits.</p><p class="MsoNormal">For confidential consideration for this opportunity please<br>e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in Financial Analyst<br>the subject line.</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a Global Middle Office team located in Houston, Texas. This role will primarily focus on physical Power and Gas commodity trading. It will involve processing and reconciling trades, preparing daily reports, and liaising with various stakeholders. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare daily Profit & Loss and position reports for multiple businesses, specifically within the North American physical and financial Power & Gas markets.</p><p>• Perform daily reconciliations of trades and positions to maintain data accuracy.</p><p>• Act as a key liaison between the trading desks, ISOs, and FCMs, facilitating smooth operations.</p><p>• Manage static data setups for internal systems, including products and prices.</p><p>• Reconcile exchange and index curves against 3rd party systems to our internal ones to ensure consistency.</p><p>• Comment daily on P& L movements, explaining and critiquing major positions and risks taken by the desk.</p><p>• Liaise with various stakeholders, including market risk, ALM, operations, finance, IT, and business managers.</p><p>• Proactively participate in internal projects to enhance processes and controls.</p><p>• Ensure that processes are continually reviewed and improved, risks are managed, and results meet expectations.</p><p>• Price Futures, Options, and Physical Power & Gas products, maintaining a thorough understanding of market dynamics</p>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #CHALKBOARDTALK and watch his videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a West Houston Energy Client is looking for a Financial analyst. This newly created role will support supply, inventory and marketing. Role will work with various areas of the business to provide high quality advice on financial impacts through exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills. A snapshot of role will be Planning & forecasting and responsible for tracking company’s financial performance against a plan, analyzing business performance and market conditions to create forecasts, and help senior management make tactical and strategic decisions by providing periodic reports. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits and a hybrid work model. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with in the subject line.</p>
<p>Remote Role Remote Role Remote Role! Now that I have your attention follow Shad's Video format on #chalkboardtalk on LinkedIn. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with an Oil Field Service Client that caters to the upstream industry. This company is looking for 2 Senior Financial Reporting Analyst that is ready to leave public accounting behind and be with a support company and culture that will allow the flexibility of Remote work schedule candidate must live Houston area and come to office for meetings. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree, 3 plus year’s public accounting experience with SEC clients, CPA a plus and can demonstrate why they will be successful in a remote platform. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with “Senior Financial Reporting Analyst 04130-0013050884” in the subject line.</p>
<p>The Solutions Analyst serves as a strategic partner to business stakeholders, identifying technology gaps, recommending innovative solutions, and enhancing processes to support organizational goals. Acting as a liaison between business needs and technical capabilities, the Solutions Analyst facilitates collaboration sessions, gathers and documents requirements, and supports all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This role also manages and administers both new and existing technologies, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating conversations with business leaders to drive value.</p><p>In addition, the Solutions Analyst translates business requirements into detailed technical specifications and workflows, evaluates enterprise application architecture, and designs effective technical solutions. The role involves close coordination with stakeholders, collaboration with development teams and vendors, and the creation of comprehensive technical documentation and post-implementation support.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements and solution designs.</li><li>Facilitate workshops, meetings, and interviews to gather and validate functional and technical requirements.</li><li>Analyze current systems and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Serve as the administrator for enterprise applications, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Support the full SDLC, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation review.</li><li>Develop and maintain technical documentation, including workflows, specifications, and user guides.</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely and effective delivery of solutions.</li><li>Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for implemented technologies, ensuring continuous improvement and user satisfaction.</li><li>Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Follow Shad's Video format on #chalkboardtalk on LinkedIn for his video’s on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is recruiting for a Oil and Gas Client that is looking for a candidate out that understands ASC 815. This Staff Role will be great for a candidate looking to make a move out of public accounting and ready to be part of a dynamic leadership team. This role requires public accounting experience, 2 plus year’s of experience working with clients that have complex ASC 815 Derivatives. Company supports a hybrid work model. Company's compensation make up is base salary, bonus potential and benefits. For confidential consideration for this opportunity please e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your Microsoft Word Resume with Financial Accounting Analyst ASC 815 in the subject line.</p>
<p>Follow Shad at Robert Half on LI at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half are partnering with a client looking for a property tax analyst.</p><p><br></p><p>🌟 About Client</p><p>Client is a leading oil and gas company headquartered in the heart of Downtown Houston, driven by innovation and guided by a dynamic leadership team. Our culture blends deep industry expertise with forward-thinking strategy, and we’re proud to offer a flexible hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and autonomy.</p><p>📌 Role Overview</p><p>We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <strong>Property Tax Analyst</strong> to join our tax team. This role is a unique blend of compliance and analytical responsibilities, supporting property tax functions across multiple state jurisdictions. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate filings, optimizing tax positions, and supporting strategic decisions that impact our bottom line.</p><p>🧠 What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Prepare and file property tax returns across various U.S. state and local jurisdictions</li><li>Analyze property tax assessments and identify opportunities for appeals or reductions</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments and external consultants to gather data and support filings</li><li>Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting property tax obligations</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting property tax liabilities</li><li>Support audits and respond to inquiries from taxing authorities</li><li>Maintain property tax records and ensure compliance with internal controls</li></ul><p>✅ What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in property tax, preferably within the oil and gas or energy sector</li><li>Strong understanding of multi-state property tax regulations and compliance</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills</li><li>Proficiency in Excel and property tax software (e.g., PTMS, OneSource, or similar)</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment</li></ul><p>🎁 What We Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential</li><li>Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely</li><li>Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career growth</li></ul><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected] with your MS word Resume!</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p> We are seeking a <strong>Desktop Support Technician</strong> with 3+ years of hands-on IT support experience to join our team on a contract basis. This role is fully onsite in Houston and requires a strong background in supporting Microsoft 365, Intune, and end-user hardware and peripherals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide onsite technical support for desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and other peripherals.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Microsoft 365 applications and services (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.).</li><li>Support and manage endpoints through Intune, including device enrollment, configuration, and compliance policies.</li><li>Maintain and upgrade end-user hardware, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.</li><li>Document issues, solutions, and user support requests in ticketing systems.</li><li>Collaborate with IT team members to escalate and resolve complex issues.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking a hands-on IT leader with deep technical expertise and proven leadership abilities to manage IT operations in a dynamic oil & gas environment. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to tactical execution and team mentoring, ensuring reliable IT systems across office locations and remote field environments. This role combines advanced knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies with a focus on supporting business outcomes and user satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead IT operations teams, acting as a "player-coach" to mentor staff while delegating tasks effectively.</li><li>Oversee enterprise infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, and disaster recovery systems.</li><li>Manage network operations such as LAN/WAN configurations, firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and field connectivity solutions.</li><li>Implement and maintain endpoint management systems (Intune/SCCM), ensuring automated patching, imaging, and inventory lifecycle management.</li><li>Drive cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on identity and access management, endpoint protection, incident response, and compliance controls.</li><li>Support oil & gas operations, including exploration, production, midstream processes, and SCADA systems related to field connectivity and rugged device solutions.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex technical challenges into actionable business solutions.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, budgeting, and process improvements while ensuring IT regulatory compliance (OSHA, SOX, GDPR).</li><li>Implement monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Azure Monitor) and ITSM solutions (ServiceNow, Jira) for effective incident tracking and resolution.</li><li>Ensure reliable delivery of business applications, including ERP systems, production tracking tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>As we continue to scale, we are seeking a strategic and visionary <strong>Chief Information Officer (CIO)</strong> to lead our enterprise-wide technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives. The CIO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for driving the overall IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital innovation across the organization. This individual will align technology with business goals, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure IT systems and teams support organizational growth and resilience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business goals and future growth</li><li>Oversee all aspects of IT operations, including infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, support, and compliance</li><li>Lead digital transformation initiatives to modernize platforms and improve customer and employee experiences</li><li>Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage</li><li>Build and lead a high-performing IT leadership team and foster cross-functional collaboration</li><li>Establish IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, NIST)</li><li>Manage the IT budget, vendor relationships, and technology investments to deliver ROI</li><li>Drive enterprise data strategy, business intelligence, and analytics capabilities</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between IT and other business units</li><li>Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity protocols are in place</li></ul>
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence Director to lead data-driven strategies and insights for our organization. This is a Contract position based in Houston, Texas, where you will oversee the development and implementation of BI solutions to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to manage diverse analytics tools and methodologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design and implementation of business intelligence solutions to support organizational goals.<br>• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.<br>• Oversee the integration and optimization of tools such as Atlassian Jira, BusinessObjects, and Cognos BI.<br>• Develop and maintain advanced data visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define analytics requirements and deliver tailored solutions.<br>• Utilize Maps API and other technologies to enhance location-based data analysis.<br>• Conduct A/B testing to evaluate the effectiveness of business strategies and solutions.<br>• Provide ad hoc reporting to meet the dynamic needs of stakeholders.<br>• Foster a culture of analytics and data-driven decision-making across the organization.<br>• Ensure adherence to Agile Scrum methodologies in project execution.