PTS Advance announces the appointment of Jeanne Guzman Farias as Account Director – Gulf Coast in their Energy & Infrastructure Division. Farias brings over 15 years' experience in supporting clients in oil, gas and chemicals, as well as, renewables and power generation industries. Her background and experience includes Business Development for Petrochemical and Refinery Engineering services, Global Key Account Management for a Major Operator, and Capital Project Support – including In-Plant Staffing Programs.  Farias has a deep understanding of the best practices for attracting, deploying and managing a diverse, qualified workforce to support engineering, construction, maintenance and turnaround activities. 

"I am so excited to join PTS Advance and bring great teams together for operational facilities and major capital development projects along the United States Gulf Coast. Our core purpose of advancing business through people, and people through business, reflects a lot about the culture of this company and my own passion for supporting this industry," said Farias.

Kyli Tamas will also be joining Farias, as Account Recruitment Manager for the Gulf Coast operation. Tamas has over 10 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, where she has recruited technical professionals and executives across project management, project controls, engineering, construction, commissioning, QHSE and maintenance disciplines. Tamas has worked diligently over the years to build lasting relationships with clients and candidates in the industry and brings a great deal of insight and pragmatism to each assignment. 

"I am thrilled to join such a progressive and supportive team, and to have the opportunity to partner with so many great clients in the energy and petrochemical industries. It is going to be an exciting next couple of years as we find innovative ways to attract and retain the best talent in an ever changing market environment," said Tamas. 

Dane Groeneveld, CEO, stated 
"With these two new additions to the PTS Advance team, we are quickly realizing our strategy to extend contingent workforce management, full-scope consulting and project solutions to our customers on a national scale. The timing is great, with Jeanne and Kyli joining the team in the same month that we won our first National Pre-Identified Talent Management Solution for a key oil and gas industry client with multiple sites in the Gulf Coast. We are looking forward to sharing more exciting news of growing our team and delivering on customer objectives in 2019."  

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