Halliburton
Reliability Engineer (Principal - Advisor) Artificial Lift
Halliburton, Odessa, Texas, United States, 79767
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About Artificial Lift Halliburton’s Artificial Lift Product Service Line delivers industry-leading electric submersible pumps (ESP), gas lift systems, and production optimization technologies. Our solutions maximize reservoir recovery, extend run life, and improve production efficiency across a wide range of well conditions. From advanced motor technology to downhole monitoring systems, Artificial Lift integrates engineering, reliability, and field operations to deliver safe, consistent, and high-performance production outcomes for customers worldwide.
About the Role Under general supervision, the
Principal Reliability Engineer
applies advanced reliability engineering expertise to improve the performance, run life, and service quality of Artificial Lift products and systems. This role leads design risk management activities, develops reliability models and test methodologies, and drives data‑driven solutions that enhance equipment reliability across global operations.
The engineer serves as a technical mentor, provides strategic guidance to product development teams, and ensures reliability engineering principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and qualification to field deployment and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support
design risk management activities , including FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, reliability assessments, and risk mitigation planning.
Develop
reliability models, reliability specifications, and test programs
for Artificial Lift systems and components.
Conduct
statistical analysis, test result interpretation, and failure analysis
to identify root causes and reliability improvement opportunities.
Develop methodologies for reliability analysis, data reporting plans, and reliability KPIs to monitor performance.
Define and implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs and maintenance optimization strategies for Artificial Lift equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure reliability requirements are integrated into designs and processes.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers and support personnel on reliability engineering tools, systems, and best practices.
Develop and deliver training courses, curricula, and technical guidance on reliability engineering topics.
Interface with suppliers and customers to support reliability investigations and performance reviews.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering
required (Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, Reliability, or related discipline preferred).
Minimum
7 years of reliability engineering
experience, ideally within ESPs, gas lift systems, rotating equipment, or downhole production technologies.
Experience conducting FMEA/DFMEA, reliability modeling, Weibull analysis, risk assessments, and test program development.
Strong proficiency with reliability software tools (e.g., Weibull++, Reliasoft, Minitab).
Knowledge of electronics reliability, motor systems, rotating equipment, and downhole conditions is an asset.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to lead cross‑functional efforts and drive reliability improvements across global teams.
Candidates exceeding minimum job requirements may be considered for higher‑level roles based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Opportunities range from
Principal Reliability Engineer
to
Technical Advisor – Reliability Engineer
for candidates with advanced expertise and leadership capability.
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 Reliability Engineering | Failure Analysis | DIFA (Dismantle Inspection Failure Analysis) | RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) | Risk Assessment | Design for Reliability (DfR) | Statistical Analysis | Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) | Data‑Driven Decision Making | Technical Leadership | Problem Solving | Cross‑Functional Collaboration | Continuous Improvement
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
11722 W Highway 80 E, Odessa, Texas, 79765, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number:
204113 Experience Level:
Experienced Hire Job Family:
Engineering/Science/Technology Product Service Line:
Artificial Lift Full Time / Part Time:
Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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About Artificial Lift Halliburton’s Artificial Lift Product Service Line delivers industry-leading electric submersible pumps (ESP), gas lift systems, and production optimization technologies. Our solutions maximize reservoir recovery, extend run life, and improve production efficiency across a wide range of well conditions. From advanced motor technology to downhole monitoring systems, Artificial Lift integrates engineering, reliability, and field operations to deliver safe, consistent, and high-performance production outcomes for customers worldwide.
About the Role Under general supervision, the
Principal Reliability Engineer
applies advanced reliability engineering expertise to improve the performance, run life, and service quality of Artificial Lift products and systems. This role leads design risk management activities, develops reliability models and test methodologies, and drives data‑driven solutions that enhance equipment reliability across global operations.
The engineer serves as a technical mentor, provides strategic guidance to product development teams, and ensures reliability engineering principles are embedded throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and qualification to field deployment and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead or support
design risk management activities , including FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, reliability assessments, and risk mitigation planning.
Develop
reliability models, reliability specifications, and test programs
for Artificial Lift systems and components.
Conduct
statistical analysis, test result interpretation, and failure analysis
to identify root causes and reliability improvement opportunities.
Develop methodologies for reliability analysis, data reporting plans, and reliability KPIs to monitor performance.
Define and implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs and maintenance optimization strategies for Artificial Lift equipment.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to ensure reliability requirements are integrated into designs and processes.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers and support personnel on reliability engineering tools, systems, and best practices.
Develop and deliver training courses, curricula, and technical guidance on reliability engineering topics.
Interface with suppliers and customers to support reliability investigations and performance reviews.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering
required (Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, Reliability, or related discipline preferred).
Minimum
7 years of reliability engineering
experience, ideally within ESPs, gas lift systems, rotating equipment, or downhole production technologies.
Experience conducting FMEA/DFMEA, reliability modeling, Weibull analysis, risk assessments, and test program development.
Strong proficiency with reliability software tools (e.g., Weibull++, Reliasoft, Minitab).
Knowledge of electronics reliability, motor systems, rotating equipment, and downhole conditions is an asset.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to lead cross‑functional efforts and drive reliability improvements across global teams.
Candidates exceeding minimum job requirements may be considered for higher‑level roles based on experience, additional qualifications, and business needs. Opportunities range from
Principal Reliability Engineer
to
Technical Advisor – Reliability Engineer
for candidates with advanced expertise and leadership capability.
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 Reliability Engineering | Failure Analysis | DIFA (Dismantle Inspection Failure Analysis) | RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) | Risk Assessment | Design for Reliability (DfR) | Statistical Analysis | Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) | Data‑Driven Decision Making | Technical Leadership | Problem Solving | Cross‑Functional Collaboration | Continuous Improvement
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
11722 W Highway 80 E, Odessa, Texas, 79765, United States
Job Details
Requisition Number:
204113 Experience Level:
Experienced Hire Job Family:
Engineering/Science/Technology Product Service Line:
Artificial Lift Full Time / Part Time:
Full-time
Additional Locations for this position:
Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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