Field offices demand absolute loyalty but offer none themselves - Field Engineer Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
28 Dec 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Take on as much or as little responsibility as you want. As a field engineer typically you will rarely see your boss or any administrative staff. Plenty of opportunities to move between companies who you see out in the field.

Cons

No one will know how hard or little you work. You will often be berated for the performance of crews you work for, and learn quickly how to dodge being thrown under the bus. Faced daily with ethical dilemma's.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

Company doesn't have work from home option.

2.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great experience, especially if just starting out in oil and gas industry. Lots of industry-leading equipment/tech/etc.

Cons

If you can't handle long hours, harsh conditions (at times), and being away from home for long periods of time, this job isn't for you. My experience at Halliburton was also that many people feel like they're just a number in that management will make frequent (and often sweeping) changes to processes, workflows, engineering schedules, etc. Lots of bureaucratic hoops to jump through in order to advance through the three levels of Field Engineer before you can "break out" and really make good money.

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