Marlen & Associates is a minority, female-owned and operated boutique recruiting firm that specializes in direct-hire placement of professionals in the upstream Oil and Gas industry. We pride ourselves in engaging the best talent on the market and successfully matching them to employer’s needs. We offer highly personalized services that are unique to job seekers and employers. Our mission is to exceed client and candidate expectations!
We are experts in our niche and work in partnerships with both clients and candidates. Marianne has worked hundreds of requisitions and has placed a plethora of candidates, all contributing to building an extensive network of oil and gas professionals. Her drive, persistence, and industry knowledge have allowed her to position herself as a trusted advisor. She will listen to your needs, help devise a consultative strategy, and work diligently to execute it.
Meet Our Team
Marianne Thai
Marianne started recruiting in 2005, with a vast majority of that time focused in the oil and gas industry. She received her Master’s with an emphasis in Human Resources and started working in recruitment shortly after, where she discovered recruiting was her passion. She approaches her work with such fervor, allowing her to successfully help others achieve their professional goals.
She was inducted into The Pinnacle Society, a consortium of leading recruiters, in 2015 and has served as a Board Member since 2017.
Testimonials
We have worked with Marianne since 2005. Marianne helped us build our geotechnical teams in both our Houston and Calgary locations. Marianne has demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism and integrity in all the work she has done for us and has only delivered candidates that were suitable and well-qualified. Furthermore, when we have asked candidates about Marianne, they have always responded positively. We look forward to working with her again.
Richard Kelvin – Chief Technology Officer, Seitel Inc
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marianne for over 10 years, and I think the world of her from all aspects! She is backed by integrity, extremely knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to work with. Her network is incredibly large, and she is one of the best recruiters in the industry.
Lee Pearce – Owner, Pearce O&G Consulting
I have been working with Marianne for many years and have hired a number of her candidates. She quickly understands the search criteria no matter what the professional discipline or years of experience I’m searching for. Her level professionalism and ability to find high quality candidates is why she is always my first call.
Mark Paull-Managing Director at Guggenheim Energy Group
I have always appreciated how Marianne has worked with me, always having a smile and kind words and understanding different career situations. She’s always very professional, yet friendly and personable, which speaks volumes. She is a trusted source and I look forward to continuing to work with her.
J.Lee Cummings-Reservoir Engineer
I met Marianne Thai a little over 15 years ago while contemplating a career change. She guided me through that, as well as, many other challenges I’ve faced over the years. Her experience and knowledge have been instrumental in both my career and personal growth, as I find myself continually reaching out to her for guidance. Marianne’s calm and professional manner is energizing when facing stressful life changing decisions.