Halliburton

Engineering Controls (Leader - Senior Leader - Manager)

Houston, TX

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

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.

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Core Competencies

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.