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Energy & Utility Background Checks Built for Critical Infrastructure
Screen engineers, field techs, operators, and contractors with a process built for safety, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure protection.
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Infrastructure protection
Why Energy and Utility Hiring Requires the Highest Standards
Energy and utility workers have access to critical infrastructure — power grids, pipelines, water systems, and sensitive facilities. A single bad hire can create safety risks, regulatory violations, and reputational damage that affect entire communities.
Critical infrastructure screening
90% of reports in under 36 hours
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Comprehensive Screening, Built Around Your Needs
Apply the right level of screening by role and access level.
Criminal History Checks
Comprehensive searches across county, state, federal databases to identify records impacting critical infrastructure access.
Employment Verification
Confirm past employment, job titles, and dates for engineers, operators, field techs, and administrative staff.
Reference Checks
Speak with former employers and professional references to validate experience, reliability, and on-the-job performance.
Social Media Screening
Identify online behavior that could pose reputational risk to your utility — ideal for public-facing and leadership roles.
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Verify driving history for field technicians, operators, and anyone operating company vehicles or accessing remote sites.
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Reports in under 36 hrs
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Support resolved in 1 contact
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Trusted by Energy and Utility Organizations Across the Country
"Our field technicians and operators have access to critical infrastructure. 3rd Degree's thorough screening gives us confidence in every person we bring on board."
Thomas Wright
Safety Director, Mid-Atlantic Power
"Fast turnaround, excellent compliance support, and a team that actually understands utility industry requirements. Best screening partner we've had."
Angela Ruiz
HR VP, Coastal Utilities Group
"The MVR and drug screening programs fit perfectly with our DOT and safety requirements. Everything is automated and stays compliant."
Marcus Lee
Operations Manager, NorthStar Energy
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