Patrick Ellis

About Patrick Ellis

More than 20 years of professional experience with superior analytical skills applied to Human Resource Operations, Recruiting/Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations,(EEO/Diversity), Training, Benefits Administration and Management. An M.B.A. with excellent, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Relates at all levels of the decision making process. Works well as individual producer or team member in the successful achievement of company objectives.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Hanwha Ocean

   Mar 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Hanwha Ocean, I specialize in sourcing and securing top-tier talent for our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPCI) projects in the commercial shipping and offshore plant sectors. With a focus on complex vessels such as LNG carriers, as well as cutting-edge offshore facilities like Floating LNG (FLNG), FPSOs, and FPUs. My role is to ensure that we attract and hire professionals with the expertise to drive these high-impact projects forward.I collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand the unique needs of each project and develop recruitment strategies that bring in specialized talent with the skills required to meet Hanwha Ocean’s high standards of engineering excellence, safety, and innovation.Key Responsibilities:Full-cycle recruitment for EPC roles in commercial shipbuilding (LNG carriers, VLGCs, VLCCs, container ships) and offshore plants (FLNG, FPSO, FPU)Building strong partnerships with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to identify critical staffing needsSourcing and attracting professionals with deep technical knowledge in the maritime and offshore industriesContributing to Hanwha Ocean’s mission of delivering world-class, sustainable, and innovative solutions for the global maritime and offshore sectorsDriven by a passion for connecting skilled professionals with groundbreaking opportunities, I am committed to supporting Hanwha Ocean’s role as a leader in the engineering, procurement, and construction of next-generation vessels and offshore facilities.

Education

• Grambling State University

  Bachelor's degree

• American InterContinental University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2004 — 2006

• American InterContinental University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• American InterContinental University

  Master's degree

• American InterContinental University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA