Engineering Controls (Leader - Senior Leader - Manager)
Houston, Texas
Overview
Under general supervision, provides technical assistance and analysis during planning and execution of Product Service Line (PSL) operations for customers, maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, safety and service quality. Works on value add projects through collaboration with both internal and external customers based on technical knowledge and developments to deliver solutions to meet their requirements and Halliburton's commercial expectations, considering both the price of the solution to the customer as well as the total cost to Halliburton to deliver it. Applies engineering, mechanical and geological principles to articulate more complex data interpretations to customers from proprietary software and collaborates with clients through the entire well cycle from drilling to completion scenarios independently. Actively completes training and competency assignments to pursue growth and development within the PSL career path and Halliburton organization. Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of work activities, and supports the development of less experienced operators and/or technical personnel. Shares learning and advertises successes by writing, publishing and presenting case histories and industry papers (for example, Society of Petroleum Engineers-SPE).
- Full Time
- Level: Experienced
- Travel: Depends upon area
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Success Profile
What makes an Engineering Controls (Leader - Senior Leader - Manager) successful at Halliburton? Do you have what it takes to be Recognized in Red? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you qualify.
- Collaborative
- Problem-solver
- Communicator
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- Safety-oriented
Our Culture
While acting as a driving force for innovation, our people, who are the heart of Halliburton, have earned a global reputation for inspiring excellence by ensuring access to affordable energy and a sustainable energy future –again and again. We define this by inspiring leadership, technical mastery and an unmatched ability to create incredible value while working together – at home and on distant horizons.
Safety comes first at Halliburton. The kind of people we need have a sense of integrity and appreciate a safety culture.
Benefits
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Healthcare
Benefit from our healthcare plans (offered in most areas).
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Vacation
Plan vacations or take a much-needed day off with our generous vacation plans.
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Retirement
Invest in your future through our workplace retirement plan.
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Development
Take advantage of continuous lifelong learning with formal development programs and more, available to all employees.
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Compensation
Get compensated for your experience with a competitive and desirable salary.
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Additional Benefits
Take advatange of additional benefits, including Life Insurance, Business Travel Protection, Access to Benefits Consultants, and our Global EAP program.
Engineering Controls (Leader - Senior Leader - Manager)
Houston, Texas, United StatesJob Description
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Production Enhancement – Technology
Production Enhancement (PE) develops and delivers industry-leading technologies that improve stimulation performance, increase well productivity, and enhance reservoir recovery. Through innovation in chemistry, mechanical systems, diagnostics, and digital solutions, the PE Technology organization supports global operations by creating tools and processes that optimize production efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value for customers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Lead to architect, develop, and deliver advanced control systems that support high-reliability offshore and industrial operations. This role is critical to ongoing major commitments and upcoming global deployments.
The ideal candidate has designed and implemented complex PLC-based control systems, understands system integration at scale, and has led small engineering teams through full project lifecycle execution. This person will drive architecture decisions, manage development workflows, and ensure delivery of robust, safe, and compliant control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of large-scale control systems using PLCs and related automation technologies.
- Manage and mentor a small team of controls, software, and electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and delivery accountability.
- Oversee system integration activities, including hardware, software, networking, safety systems, and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with product management, mechanical/electrical engineering, and operations teams to translate requirements into validated control strategies.
- Drive technical decisions on PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC, DNV, SIL/SIS, offshore regulatory requirements).
- Produce and review engineering deliverables such as:
- System architecture documentation including electrical P&IDs
- Network design, I/O lists, logic diagrams
- Cause & effect matrices
- Test plans, FAT/SAT, acceptance documentation
- Troubleshoot complex system behavior and lead root-cause investigations for field issues.
- Support commissioning activities for offshore or critical installations as needed.
- Ensure design scalability, reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity considerations are embedded in all controls solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation, with a strong focus on PLC-based system design.
- Proven experience architecting multi-module, distributed, or safety-critical control systems.
- Experience leading or supervising small engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of one or more key PLC platforms:
- Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff, or similar.
- Experience with system safety design: IEC 61508, IEC 61131-3, functional safety (SIL).
- Familiarity with offshore or harsh-environment operational constraints.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Career progression ranges from Technical Professional Leader – Technology to Senior Technical Professional Leader – Technology and ultimately Manager, Technical Professionals – Technology.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership | Technology Development | Reliability Engineering | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Project Management | Design Review | Continuous Improvement | Team Development | Risk & Quality Management | Innovation
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 204723
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Production Enhancement
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Production Enhancement – Technology
Production Enhancement (PE) develops and delivers industry-leading technologies that improve stimulation performance, increase well productivity, and enhance reservoir recovery. Through innovation in chemistry, mechanical systems, diagnostics, and digital solutions, the PE Technology organization supports global operations by creating tools and processes that optimize production efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value for customers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Lead to architect, develop, and deliver advanced control systems that support high-reliability offshore and industrial operations. This role is critical to ongoing major commitments and upcoming global deployments.
The ideal candidate has designed and implemented complex PLC-based control systems, understands system integration at scale, and has led small engineering teams through full project lifecycle execution. This person will drive architecture decisions, manage development workflows, and ensure delivery of robust, safe, and compliant control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of large-scale control systems using PLCs and related automation technologies.
- Manage and mentor a small team of controls, software, and electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and delivery accountability.
- Oversee system integration activities, including hardware, software, networking, safety systems, and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with product management, mechanical/electrical engineering, and operations teams to translate requirements into validated control strategies.
- Drive technical decisions on PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC, DNV, SIL/SIS, offshore regulatory requirements).
- Produce and review engineering deliverables such as:
- System architecture documentation including electrical P&IDs
- Network design, I/O lists, logic diagrams
- Cause & effect matrices
- Test plans, FAT/SAT, acceptance documentation
- Troubleshoot complex system behavior and lead root-cause investigations for field issues.
- Support commissioning activities for offshore or critical installations as needed.
- Ensure design scalability, reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity considerations are embedded in all controls solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation, with a strong focus on PLC-based system design.
- Proven experience architecting multi-module, distributed, or safety-critical control systems.
- Experience leading or supervising small engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of one or more key PLC platforms:
- Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff, or similar.
- Experience with system safety design: IEC 61508, IEC 61131-3, functional safety (SIL).
- Familiarity with offshore or harsh-environment operational constraints.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Career progression ranges from Technical Professional Leader – Technology to Senior Technical Professional Leader – Technology and ultimately Manager, Technical Professionals – Technology.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership | Technology Development | Reliability Engineering | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Project Management | Design Review | Continuous Improvement | Team Development | Risk & Quality Management | Innovation
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 204723
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Production Enhancement
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Production Enhancement – Technology
Production Enhancement (PE) develops and delivers industry-leading technologies that improve stimulation performance, increase well productivity, and enhance reservoir recovery. Through innovation in chemistry, mechanical systems, diagnostics, and digital solutions, the PE Technology organization supports global operations by creating tools and processes that optimize production efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value for customers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Lead to architect, develop, and deliver advanced control systems that support high-reliability offshore and industrial operations. This role is critical to ongoing major commitments and upcoming global deployments.
The ideal candidate has designed and implemented complex PLC-based control systems, understands system integration at scale, and has led small engineering teams through full project lifecycle execution. This person will drive architecture decisions, manage development workflows, and ensure delivery of robust, safe, and compliant control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of large-scale control systems using PLCs and related automation technologies.
- Manage and mentor a small team of controls, software, and electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and delivery accountability.
- Oversee system integration activities, including hardware, software, networking, safety systems, and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with product management, mechanical/electrical engineering, and operations teams to translate requirements into validated control strategies.
- Drive technical decisions on PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC, DNV, SIL/SIS, offshore regulatory requirements).
- Produce and review engineering deliverables such as:
- System architecture documentation including electrical P&IDs
- Network design, I/O lists, logic diagrams
- Cause & effect matrices
- Test plans, FAT/SAT, acceptance documentation
- Troubleshoot complex system behavior and lead root-cause investigations for field issues.
- Support commissioning activities for offshore or critical installations as needed.
- Ensure design scalability, reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity considerations are embedded in all controls solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation, with a strong focus on PLC-based system design.
- Proven experience architecting multi-module, distributed, or safety-critical control systems.
- Experience leading or supervising small engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of one or more key PLC platforms:
- Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff, or similar.
- Experience with system safety design: IEC 61508, IEC 61131-3, functional safety (SIL).
- Familiarity with offshore or harsh-environment operational constraints.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Career progression ranges from Technical Professional Leader – Technology to Senior Technical Professional Leader – Technology and ultimately Manager, Technical Professionals – Technology.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership | Technology Development | Reliability Engineering | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Project Management | Design Review | Continuous Improvement | Team Development | Risk & Quality Management | Innovation
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 204723
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Production Enhancement
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.
About Production Enhancement – Technology
Production Enhancement (PE) develops and delivers industry-leading technologies that improve stimulation performance, increase well productivity, and enhance reservoir recovery. Through innovation in chemistry, mechanical systems, diagnostics, and digital solutions, the PE Technology organization supports global operations by creating tools and processes that optimize production efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver measurable value for customers.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Lead to architect, develop, and deliver advanced control systems that support high-reliability offshore and industrial operations. This role is critical to ongoing major commitments and upcoming global deployments.
The ideal candidate has designed and implemented complex PLC-based control systems, understands system integration at scale, and has led small engineering teams through full project lifecycle execution. This person will drive architecture decisions, manage development workflows, and ensure delivery of robust, safe, and compliant control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and development of large-scale control systems using PLCs and related automation technologies.
- Manage and mentor a small team of controls, software, and electrical engineers, fostering technical excellence and delivery accountability.
- Oversee system integration activities, including hardware, software, networking, safety systems, and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with product management, mechanical/electrical engineering, and operations teams to translate requirements into validated control strategies.
- Drive technical decisions on PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff).
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (IEC, DNV, SIL/SIS, offshore regulatory requirements).
- Produce and review engineering deliverables such as:
- System architecture documentation including electrical P&IDs
- Network design, I/O lists, logic diagrams
- Cause & effect matrices
- Test plans, FAT/SAT, acceptance documentation
- Troubleshoot complex system behavior and lead root-cause investigations for field issues.
- Support commissioning activities for offshore or critical installations as needed.
- Ensure design scalability, reliability, maintainability, and cybersecurity considerations are embedded in all controls solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls/Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation, with a strong focus on PLC-based system design.
- Proven experience architecting multi-module, distributed, or safety-critical control systems.
- Experience leading or supervising small engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of one or more key PLC platforms:
- Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB, Schneider, Beckhoff, or similar.
- Experience with system safety design: IEC 61508, IEC 61131-3, functional safety (SIL).
- Familiarity with offshore or harsh-environment operational constraints.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and technical communication skills.
Candidates exceeding minimum requirements may be considered for higher-level positions based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Career progression ranges from Technical Professional Leader – Technology to Senior Technical Professional Leader – Technology and ultimately Manager, Technical Professionals – Technology.
World Class Benefits
At Halliburton, we’re committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs — now and in the future. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.
Click here to review a summary of the benefits available once you join.
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership | Technology Development | Reliability Engineering | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Project Management | Design Review | Continuous Improvement | Team Development | Risk & Quality Management | Innovation
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, 77032, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 204723
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Production Enhancement
Full Time / Part Time: Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
