Principal ESP Engineer — Artificial Lift Expert

Halliburton; Santa Rita; On-site; VES 106,952,000 - 160,428,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking a Principal Artificial Lift Engineer specializing in Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) for our operations in Maracaibo, Zulia and Maturin, Monagas, Venezuela. The role focuses on advanced ESP applications, performance evaluation, and technical leadership across customers and internal teams.

You will mentor engineers, lead post-well reviews, and drive optimization initiatives while supporting ESP installation, product development, and major project execution in a global

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Artificial Lift operations.
• Demonstrated hands‑on technical and/or operational experience with Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) systems.
• Strong knowledge of ESP applications, system evaluation, performance analysis, and optimization.
• Practical experience applying engineering principles to Artificial Lift operations and solutions.
• Knowledge of ESP installation processes and performance evaluation.
• Ability to develop advanced technical recommendations and effectively communicate solutions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, project execution, and technical communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced ESP application recommendations and technical proposals based on well, customer, and operational requirements.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ESP applications, design considerations, and performance evaluations.
• Provide technical and operational support to internal and external customers.
• Lead post-well evaluations to assess ESP performance, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Monitor ESP design requirements and support product development projects within the assigned area.
• Apply engineering principles and advanced Artificial Lift and ESP technology concepts to complex technical and operational challenges.
• Support ESP installation processes and evaluate system and equipment performance.
• Prepare technical analyses, performance profiles, recommendations, and technical papers.
• Apply project management skills to organize and execute technical assignments and initiatives.
• Mentor and coach less-experienced technical professionals, supporting knowledge sharing and technical development.
• Contribute to business objectives related to new product commercialization, revenue, inventory, and profitability

Skills

ESP expertise

Artificial Lift

Technical communication

Project execution

Problem solving

Customer coordination

Job description

Halliburton is seeking a Principal Artificial Lift Engineer specializing in Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) for our operations in Maracaibo, Zulia and Maturin, Monagas, Venezuela. The role focuses on advanced ESP applications, performance evaluation, and technical leadership across customers and internal teams.

You will mentor engineers, lead post-well reviews, and drive optimization initiatives while supporting ESP installation, product development, and major project execution in a global