Application Evaluation Specialist (Specialist - Senior - Principal) Drill Bits and Service

Halliburton
Odessa, TX, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Application Testing Operational Data Store Performance Tuning Power BI Software Tools Spotfire

Job description

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry., Under general supervision, the Application Evaluation Specialist supports post-well evaluation and transforms insights into recommendations that drive real-time operational improvements. This role interacts closely with customers, operations, and field teams to optimize bit selection and application. The position provides meaningful exposure to bit design support, performance optimization, and drilling applications, serving as a strong feeder into more advanced technical roles within applications or design engineering. The specialist also participates in structured learning programs, gaining proficiency in product design concepts, drilling performance metrics, and the technical software tools used in evaluation workflows., * Conduct post-well analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations to improve real-time drilling performance.

  • Work closely with customers, operations staff, and field teams to support product application and operational decision-making.
  • Assist with product design requirements and gain exposure to bit design theory and optimization workflows.
  • Analyze drilling data, performance metrics, and operational parameters to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Utilize technical software and data analysis tools to support evaluation and design tasks.
  • Support application optimization initiatives across Drill Bits & Services.
  • Participate in developmental programs to accelerate technical learning and product expertise.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and customer-facing documentation summarizing evaluations and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product improvement and operational success.
  • Build foundational skills positioning the role for advancement into senior applications or design-focused positions.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Business-related discipline.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort interacting with customers, operations, and field teams.
  • Ability to perform data analysis and interpret drilling performance information.
  • Technical and engineering fundamentals with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to learn and apply technical software tools used in evaluation and design.
  • Interest in drilling or oilfield operations and willingness to work cross-functionally.
  • Learning agility and ability to synthesize operational data into recommendations.

Preferred

  • Exposure to oil & gas operations (Drill Bits, drilling, drive types, or performance engineering).
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Excel advanced, Power BI, Spotfire, etc.).
  • Familiarity with drilling performance metrics and post-run analysis.
  • Permian Basin experience.

About the company

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.

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