Not what everyone expects - Service Operator II - Cementing Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Working with hard-working individuals Superior Technology Decent employee benefits and 401K options High Safety Standards Global Recognition Access to information and learning tools

Cons

Horrible Pay 100+ Hour work weeks Cut-throat management and employees Excessive Micromanaging Say "Goodby" to your personal life Halliburton comes first, you finish a distant second Promotions are awarded based on who you know, and not how you perform Moral is at an all time low Pay raises have not been seen for over two years

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Culture is great. Lots of opportunity to grow.

Cons

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1.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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