Venezuela - Maracaibo - Artificial Lift -AL33-ESG-Tech Prof-Artificial Lift, Prin

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

About the Role.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Artificial Lift Engineer specializing in Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) to join our team in Maracaibo, Zulia and Maturin, Monagas.

In this role, you will develop advanced ESP application recommendations and technical proposals while serving as a subject matter expert for customers and internal teams. You will combine strong engineering knowledge with hands‑on operational experience to evaluate system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and support the implementation of effective ESP solutions.

You will also play an important role in technical project execution, product development initiatives, and the mentoring and development of less‑experienced professionals.

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.

Job Duties

• 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.

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

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced Artificial Lift professional with strong ESP expertise and the ability to combine technical depth with sound operational judgment. You are comfortable analyzing complex well-performance challenges, evaluating ESP system performance, developing practical solutions, and working directly with customers and field teams.

You can also operate as a technical reference for others, sharing your expertise and helping develop less‑experienced professionals.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging ESP applications, influence technical and operational decisions, and contribute to solutions that directly impact well performance.

You will work closely with customers, field operations, and multidisciplinary teams while establishing yourself as a key technical resource for Artificial Lift and ESP operations in Venezuela.

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

Maracaibo, Zulia and Maturin, Monagas

Requisition Number:210690
Experience Level:Experienced Hire
Job Family:Operations
Product Service Line:Artificial Lift
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time

Additional Locations for this position:Maturin, Venezuela

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.