Overall it was a pleasant experience - Driver and N2 Pump Operator Halliburton Employee Review

4.0
11 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, the people on my crew were a pleasure to work with, bosses were fair, and they paid for me to take a variety of courses and certifications including my class 1 driver's license. They were willing to teach someone with no oilfield experience, great place to start. They were also very understanding and family oriented. No grief when family emergencies came up.

Cons

Wages and bonuses were lower when compared to other companies in the industry. Not as much opportunity to advance as I would've liked. Lots of work away from home, but that's a given in the oil & gas industry.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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