Colby Burns
About Colby Burns
Colby Burns is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Emerson in Houston, Texas, with over 18 years of experience in recruitment and talent acquisition across various industries.
Current Role at Emerson
Colby Burns is currently working at Emerson as a Talent Acquisition Partner, based in Houston, Texas. Joining Emerson Automation Solutions in April 2021, Burns brings extensive expertise in recruitment, specifically targeting roles within the engineering and automation sectors. With over 18 years of experience, Burns is responsible for identifying and attracting top talent to support Emerson's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Colby Burns served at Chevron for a cumulative 12 years in various roles, including Talent Acquisition Specialist and Sr. Corporate Recruiter. His tenure at Chevron, which lasted from 2008 to 2010 and then from 2011 to 2021, was marked by his involvement in senior recruitment activities, focusing on talent acquisition within the energy sector. His responsibility included sourcing and recruiting top-tier engineering professionals for Chevron's operations.
Roles at LyondellBasell and KBR, Inc.
Before his long-term engagement with Chevron, Colby Burns worked at LyondellBasell as a Sr. Corporate Recruiter - Engineering for 7 months in 2010. In the same year, he also served as a Senior Recruiter - Engineering at KBR, Inc. for four months. These roles provided him with crucial experience in corporate recruiting for engineering positions, which further refined his skill set in the industry.
Career at Halliburton
Starting in 2003, Colby Burns worked at Halliburton in Houston, TX, first as a Sr. Staffing Specialist for three years and then as a Senior Global Recruiter from 2006 to 2007. During his four years at Halliburton, Burns honed his expertise in global recruitment strategies, contributing to hiring processes that supported the company’s global staffing needs.
Overall Experience in Talent Acquisition
With more than 18 years of experience in talent acquisition, Colby Burns has held senior recruitment roles across multiple industries, including energy, engineering, and automation. His comprehensive expertise in recruiting for engineering positions and his strong background in corporate recruitment have allowed him to significantly impact the staffing strategies of major companies like Chevron, Halliburton, and Emerson.