AJ Sarvarian

AJ Sarvarian is a seasoned staffing solutions professional with a wealth of experience in managing MSPs, recruitment and project teams within the EPC, energy, and oil and gas sectors globally. Known for his innovative strategies, including his analogy of “not using Ferraris for pickup truck jobs,” he emphasizes the importance of matching the right talent with the right tasks, ensuring that resources are not over-qualified for the day-to-day work. This client-centric approach has driven substantial improvements in staffing efficiency and cost management at Phillips 66.

Sarvarian’s expertise spans various aspects of contingent workforce solutions, including labor category management, talent acquisition, project staffing, compensation program development, ATS/VMS management and program implementation. At Phillips 66, his role involves managing the ContractorConnect contingent labor program and the MSP as well as advising on various nonemployee engagements.

Sarvarian’s career began in sales, where his exceptional performance led to an informal recruiting role, transitioning quickly to formal recruitment positions. His trajectory in staffing includes significant roles in various staffing firms, eventually leading an MSP program. He showcased his ability to oversee total talent environments effectively during his tenure at Anadarko, where he managed both contingent and permanent recruitment for a large LNG project and eventually managed their internally run program.

Looking ahead, Sarvarian looks to leverage his unique insights and experiences to address the challenges posed by an aging workforce and the industry’s evolving talent landscape, ensuring that Phillips 66 continues to attract and retain the best talent in the market.