Good Afternoon,

I am currently a PETE major graduating in May and have an interview for this position in a couple of weeks. I also have an interview with Schlumberger as a field engineer (which I think I am currently leaning towards). My question is: What exactly is or does a Tech Professional in this division do? I believe I saw somewhere it said formation evaluation, so I would assume it would be dealing with interpreting well logs, core data, and seismic among other data. If this is the case, is it primarily an office job? Does anyone know what the work hours are like for this position? Any advice would be great! I know a lot about field engineering so I am currently leaning that way, but this other job seems intriguing.

Thanks!

Tech Professional is the internal title for engineers. Halliburton doesn't like to use the word "engineer" unless someone has a PE (legal reasons maybe).

So the field guys are tech profs and the guys designing tools are tech profs and a lot of the jobs in between are tech profs. Formation Evaluation is a fairly broad term too. I'be heard it both in drilling and production enhancement.

If you have a req number, I might be able to figure out more.

I do not have that number. I do know that there were two different posts from Halliburton: Field Engineer and Tech Professional. Both were different and I applied to both of them separately. I have not heard back about the field engineering job, only the tech professional one. Not sure if this helps.

[This message has been edited by brenlove (edited 2/9/2014 5:18p).]

Ive never heard of formation evaluation, are you sure it wasn't production enhancement? Halliburton only has abut 5 psl's that they hire new engineers for and formation evaluation is not one of them. Formation evaluation would seem like something for the operator to do and if the service company would get involved it would be frac or cement.

Here is the link to FRS which is the division I could work in if I got the job: http://www.halliburton.com/en-US/ps/wireline-perforating/wireline-and-perforating/reservoir-analysis.page?node-id=hfqelaea

[This message has been edited by brenlove (edited 2/10/2014 11:00a).]

Wireline. You would just be a wireline engineer in training. As a broke out engineer you can make some good bucks off bonus. In training expect to make 60k

Lot of misinformation on this thread. Technical Professionals are regular office based jobs. To get one of these jobs you usually have to start in the field and work your way up. A field engineering job will usually say field in the title, like Field Service Rep.

Formation evaluation, aka petrophysics, is the science/art of determining rock properties. You would spend alot of time looking at logs, core data, etc. Petrophysicists are usually geologists, but engineers do it too.

All the big service companies that provide logging services have skilled Petrophysicists on staff. They ensure quality control, consult for clients, and help design tools.

This is the type of stuff that HAL's FRS group does. The work itself is more akin to what operators do. It sounds like that is the job you applied for. If so, you should take it before a field engineering job, especially if you want to work for an operator someday. I'm a little surprised they would be interested in hiring someone without experience, but stranger things have happened.

This could be it:

Job Title:
Tech Prof II - FRS
Requisition:
00258672


Job Details
Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 72,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

Under direct supervision, has solid knowledge and understanding of applicable science and technology, gained through formal education and work experience. Demonstrates knowledge of existing and emerging technology within consulting focus area(s). Understands, can articulate and apply mainstay process for assignment delivery. Understands individual value contribution to project teams. Effectively plans and manages own workload to meet desired service level targets. Is occasionally involved in customer contacts and has limited involvement in business development activities. Has a basic understanding of consulting practice development, project delivery and business development. Consistently demonstrates appropriate objection handling capability and is able to understand and effectively resolve basic assignment delivery issues. Job tasks, correctly performed, have minimal impact upon the viability of the organization. Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined. Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in geo-science, engineering, or business and prior consulting experience


Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Location
(0145) Houston Concourse Bellaire
10200 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072-5299

Miscellaneous Information
Internal Job Title:
FRS11-ESG-Tech Prof II - FRS
Reference Code:
NB00258672_EXT_000
Start Date:
02/04/2014

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Or maybe this:

Job Title:
Consultant I - FRS
Requisition:
00245111


Job Details
Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 72,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

Under general supervision, has strong understanding of applicable science and technology, client business and operational processes. Exploits expertise and experience in hydrocarbon exploration, development and production and pursues innovative approaches; understands how domain data has been acquired and uses cross-discipline workflows to implement best-practice approaches. Capable of actively supporting a team with members who have various levels of competence in the relevant technical domain(s). Understands and supports the use of best practice work processes, project, quality and commercial management. Understands and applies mainstay process for assignment delivery. Contributes ideas to team on ways to improve mainstay processes. Begins to develop basic project management skills. Makes use of the talents of his colleagues and demonstrates commitment to learn. Effectively manages personal workload to meet desired project/service level targets. Effectively exploits a local network of professional contacts and typically contributes to multi-disciplinary project within the local region. Has a basic understanding of consulting practice development, project delivery and business development. Skills are typically acquired through completion of a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree and previous experience.


Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Location
(0145) Houston Concourse Bellaire
10200 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072-5299

Miscellaneous Information
Contract Type:
Regular
Working Time:
Full-time
Internal Job Title:
FRS10-ESG-Consultant I - FRS
Reference Code:
NB00245111_EXT_000
Start Date:
01/22/2014

Here's an example of a field eng. job

Job Title:
Field Engineer - Cased Hole
Requisition:
00257838


Job Details
Why Halliburton? How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 72,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, our customers have relied on our industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, our knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, we have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

It's more than making a living. It's finding a purpose.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, consider this position with Halliburton: Cased Hole Field Professional. In this role you will combine your experience with logging and mechanical services equipment with your knowledge of cased-hole wire-line products and services. Your responsibilities will include preparing the cased-hole wire-line services equipment for use and ensuring its overall performance while at the client location.

A 2-year Associates degree in Electronics or Mechanics, or the equivalent industry experience is required. You must also have 1 year of experience in field operations and wire-line logging.


Halliburton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Location
(0220) San Antonio Field Camp
4375 South Loop 1604 E
Elmendorf, TX 78112

Miscellaneous Information
Contract Type:
Regular
Internal Job Title:
LC32-ESG-Field Prof-L&P Cased Hole
Reference Code:
NB00257838_EXT_000
Start Date:
01/27/2014

Bird Dog is correct - this is not a field position but is more akin to a consultant/petrophysics type position and is likely the Tech Prof II role. FRS is a new-ish sub-product service line within Wireline. No job bonus, almost completely office based with visits to clients' office sites to provide consultative services.

Our Technical Professionals started as associate tech profs and are nothing more than field engineers. Field enginee=tech prof. out here in the Permian.

Another thing to note is IDC if you have a 4.0 in petroleum at a&m, Halliburton is not going to hire you in a role like this without some field experience.

More than likey this is for associate technical professional. You will then be able to give a breakout and become a tech prof. Ive never heard of hiring TP's straight out of school

You are incorrect. FRS along with DES are consulting type businesses at the company. The Tech Prof I and II roles for FRS and DES target high performing/high potential graduates out of school to come in and contribute in office based, consulting type environment for formation, reservoir, and drilling engineering. The job progression is much different than ATP, TP, STP, PTP and the job itself is completely different.

Did not know that.

How do you consult with 0 experience??? Oh thats right we let the blind lead the blind

Aggiesen, it's the oilfield...thats why, hah. Placing people in positions without any worthwhile experience is an everyday thing around here!

Thanks for the help everyone! I look forward to the interview.

Students get hired out of school all the time to go work for big consulting companies. Their model is to get you on a plane, in a client's face, and billing hours to make money ASAP. This is a little different and I get your point but these folks will be developed and mentored by guys and girls with decades of experience in the industry.

I was just going along with the generalization. I'm sure all of the major service companies know what they're doing.

Not disagreeing at all. We throw people out in the field all the time that aren't ready. On the consulting side though I think they have this planned out a bit more.

Not at all meaning to hijack the thread, but I am a current Halliburton frac employee and was wondering if either KT or Bird Dog would mind if I either pm them or email a few questions. Again, I apologize for being off subject.

Howdy,

Halliburton is interviewing for this position again next week, and I was just checking to see if anybody has any additional information. I've spent quite a bit of time looking online and haven't been able to find much other than what is in the initial job posting.

Additionally, if anybody has suggestions or insight regarding the typical Halliburton interviewing experience, that would be greatly appreciated as well.

Hope things have worked out well for you, brenlove.

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Tech Professional
(Formation & Reservoir Solutions)

Innovative, adventurous and up for a challenge is that you? If so, consider a career as a Technical Professional in Formation Evaluation at Halliburton.

As one of the world's largest energy service companies, Halliburton provides oil and gas operators with the technology, solutions and expertise to locate, drill, evaluate, produce and maintain their oil and gas wells. Our Technical Professionals Assists in making recommendation for well completions or new well sites. Conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Under direct supervision, demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of applicable science and technology through formal education. Possesses basic awareness of existing and emerging technology within focus area (s). Applies the accepted mainstay process under guidance. Understands individual value contribution to project teams. Effectively plans and manages own workload, under guidance, to meet desired service level targets. Is not usually involved in customer contacts and has no involvement in business development activities. Demonstrates appropriate objection handling capability and knows when/how to diplomatically escalate issues. Communication skills must include: effective verbal, written, and effective listening skills. Effectively manages their time to perform the accountabilities of their job. Skills are typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in geo-science, engineering or business. This is an entry level role.

What you will do
As an FRS technical professional, you will use the technical and operational expertise gained through Halliburton's world-class training to work in a Log Evaluation Center. Depending on your work assignment, your responsibilities may include:
Work with other FRS team members to ensure that each project conforms to Halliburton's standards for both quality and safety
Interpreting wellsite data, using complex technologies such as software simulators and Log Evaluation software applications.
Working on pre-job planning, job execution and post-job analysis to ensure project efficiency
Troubleshooting on-the-spot issues supporting personnel at the wellsite.

Maintains an awareness of new technologies. Responsible for monitoring the quality of tool and log response based upon hole conditions, geology, and reservoir fluid properties within a NWA/Country.


Where you will work
Work locations vary according to the needs of our customers, which means that you may have to relocate. We currently have opportunities for FRS Technical Professionals in Alaska, California, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.

Though this is where you will begin your career, you will have the opportunity to work in different locations and environments as your experience level grows and as Halliburton's business needs change. The Company has operations in more than 80 countries. As your career develops, you may also have the opportunity to work on projects around the globe.

Some of the benefits
Early in your career, you will receive comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training and will be mentored by highly experienced Geoscientist. We will supplement that training with ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout your career, including Company-reimbursement of fees toward pursuing advanced degrees or professional certifications.

You will also have
Outstanding career advancement opportunities in groups such as Operations Management, Business Development, Engineering Design, Technology, Marketing, and more
Opportunities for travel and overseas work assignments
Great pay and benefits.


Who we want
We are looking for leaders. People with great communications skills. People who enjoy working as part of a team. People who are analytical, service-oriented and self-motivated.

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