Frac Field Operator - go somewhere else - Frac Operations - Field Materials Coordinator Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Halliburton does provide the best training in the market, all your PPE is provided, and they try to keep from laying people off if they can. They also have one of the best safety records in the industry. Benefits are "OK" at best; no better than a lot of other companies. While this is all well and good, it doesn't make up for all the negative aspects of working here.

Cons

First off, Halliburton is one of the lowest paid oil service companies with the highest turnover. Think "Wal-Mart" but oil and gas services. The schedule is 6 on 3 off which doesn't sound bad, but isn't worth it once you factor how much your away from your family compared to your compensation. The work environment is stressful; always being told if you don't perform flawlessly you will probably loose your job. Plus, management doesn't want to hear any new ideas unless they think of it themselves. oh, and this is all before the market went to crap...

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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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