Halliburton · 1 month ago
Engineering Controls (Leader - Senior Leader - Manager)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHalliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. They 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 involves leading a team and ensuring the delivery of robust control systems while collaborating with various teams to meet project requirements.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
Wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home
Company
Halliburton
Halliburton is an energy company that specializes in managing geological data, drilling, well construction, and production optimization.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Jeffrey Miller
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dan Gleitman
Director, Intellectual Assets & External Technology at Halliburton
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