Client Background

A top OEM specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of large industrial tanks for chemical and oil storage secured multiple contracts across the United States. The projects required rapid production and field installation over an 18-month period, while the company aimed to bolster its internal leadership to support mergers and acquisitions.

The Challenge

The nationwide projects and corporate restructuring required a versatile workforce and leadership team. Key challenges included:

  • Diverse Project Expertise: Sourcing mechanical and industrial engineers for tank design, welders and fitters for fabrication, and field service technicians for installation.
  • Corporate Hiring Needs: Recruiting an interim controller to manage M&A financials, a VP of engineering to lead innovation, and regional sales managers to drive growth.
  • Workforce Volume: Hiring over 80 project professionals and 12 corporate roles, including project managers, procurement specialists, and safety managers.
  • Compliance Requirements: Ensuring workers met OSHA certifications, TWIC and DISA screens, and site-specific safety protocols for chemical and oil facilities.
  • Geographic Logistics: Coordinating travel, per diem, and lodging for project crews and managing executive placements.

Without skilled professionals and leadership, the OEM risked project delays and M&A setbacks.

The Solution

Advastar provided a tailored solution for project execution and corporate hiring. Our approach included:

  • Specialized Project Talent Deployment: Providing mechanical engineers for tank design, welders and fitters for fabrication, and field service technicians for installation.
  • Executive Search and Corporate Hiring: Placing an interim controller to support M&A, a VP of engineering to drive technical innovation, and regional sales managers to expand markets, plus procurement and safety staff.
  • Strategic Hiring Process: Deploying over 80 project professionals and 12 corporate roles over 6–8 weeks, ensuring thorough vetting and alignment with project and corporate timelines.
  • Compliance and Safety Assurance: Verifying OSHA, TWIC, and DISA compliance, plus site-specific safety training for project workers.
  • Logistical Management: Managing travel, per diem, and executive onboarding for multi-state operations.

The Outcome

Advastar’s solutions enabled the OEM to complete projects and advance its corporate strategy. Key results included:

  • Timely Completion: Tanks were delivered and installed within 18 months, meeting client deadlines.
  • Quality Standards: Expert fabrication and installation met rigorous industry standards.
  • Corporate Success: The interim controller and VP of engineering supported successful M&A and innovation.
  • Safety Record: Zero safety incidents across sites.
  • Client Growth: Reliable execution led to additional contracts.

Why Use Advastar as Your Equipment Recruiters?

Advastar’s expertise in project staffing and corporate hiring makes us a vital partner for industrial tank OEMs. Our strategic deployment of skilled professionals and placement of leadership ensures clients meet project demands and achieve corporate objectives.