Oliver Hastie

Vice President – Renewable Energy (USA)

oliver@climate17.com +17184121271

With 17 years of experience headhunting and talent sourcing for purpose-driven businesses, I lead Climate17’s teams across North America.

I work with a selection of leading renewable energy multinationals plus an exciting network of start-ups and boutiques. My clients are my partners, I advocate and consult for them, market them within my networks, ensure they are connected and able to attract the industry’s leading talent in the most competitive of markets. I’m at a point in my career where I can focus my energy on those clients I believe in, those where we can make a positive and prolonged impact on climate change through their renewable energy projects.

My experience covers a broad range of technologies, including solar, energy storage, offshore and onshore wind, as well as power-to-X (specifically Green Hydrogen). My team and I recruit across the full project lifecycle from early-stage development through to O&M. We’re embedded in the renewables industry with partnerships and networks, we can regularly be found attending and sponsoring conferences.

Within my background I’ve developed new teams, new ventures and my own business. The insights gained mean that I’m sensitive to how critical early-stage hires are - finding the right balance of skillset, mindset and culture-fit for your team. I bring an award-winning search and selection methodology to ensure businesses meet their future targets and individuals find the best role to meet their personal goals and ambitions. 

I’m excited about the future at Climate17, the positive impact we’re making in and outside of recruitment. As a dual Australian national, I’ve seen the extremes of climate from bushfires and flooding to coral bleaching and the effects on sea and wildlife. I now live regionally with my wife, child and greyhound and believe we have a responsibility to improve our relationship with the planet. My goal is to help those businesses and people leading the charge in the most influential country, the US. 

Reach out to me on email, phone or LinkedIn to meet and find out more.

 

Our impact in their words

  

"I had the pleasure of Climate17 representing me recently. As well as being passionate and knowledgeable about the renewables industry, I found them to be extremely professional and responsive, providing valuable support and keeping me informed throughout the entire process – nothing was too much trouble! I would highly recommend their skills."

- Renewable Energy Development Director

"They were our top recruiter in terms of both quality and volume. The team at Climate17 were always so receptive to our challenges and accommodated our recruitment process, timeframes and requests. They were incredibly supportive when we were working on improving the diversity and inclusivity in our hiring – from anonymising CVs, providing gender-neutral bios, to reaching out to new networks."

- Head of People and Talent – Energy Flexibility Software Provider

"We have worked with Climate17 over the past three years and they have delivered top talent for often hard-to-fill positions. Climate 17 have demonstrated good industry knowledge, provide market feedback and communicate where they are with a position. They have also helped us to develop our employer value proposition and to positioning our business as an employer of choice."

- Co-founder & CEO - Renewable Energy Developer

"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Oliver during my recent job search. Oliver possesses deep industry knowledge and excels at matching candidates with suitable opportunities. He is very responsive and truly committed to the long term success of his clients."

- VP of Development

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Looking for renewable energy recruitment services in the USA? Frequently Asked Questions Answered.

Working in renewable energy recruitment in the USA, we are often asked how we succeed at finding highly specialized talent in a competitive and candidate-short market.

 

Looking for renewable energy recruitment services in the USA? Frequently Asked Questions Answered.

Working in renewable energy recruitment in the USA, we are often asked how we succeed at finding highly specialized talent in a competitive and candidate-short market.

 

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