Job Opportunities Well Control Specialist (II III IV) Boots & Coots

Boots & Coots a Halliburton service line is globally recognized for expertise in well control pressure control and well intervention services. The team provides emergency response for blowouts fires and well control incidents as well as proactive risk mitigation through training assurance programs and contingency planning. With decades of experience Boots & Coots helps operators protect people assets and the environment.

The Well Control Specialist Emergency Response provides on-site technical leadership and operational support during critical well control events including blowouts fires and complex drilling emergencies. Working under direct supervision at Level II and progressing to greater autonomy at higher levels this role supports rapid-response deployment teams in stabilizing high-risk well conditions while ensuring strict adherence to safety regulatory and operational standards.

This position requires the ability to operate effectively in hazardous high-pressure high-temperature environments including exposure to fire gas releases heavy equipment loud noise and dynamic emergency conditions. The role demands physical resilience strong situational awareness and strict adherence to HSE protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site consulting and technical execution support during well control events including blowout containment well-kill operations fire suppression and emergency response procedures.
• Assist in planning and executing complex well intervention strategies under extreme operating conditions.
• Monitor and coordinate well-site activities to ensure compliance with company procedures safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advise customers and government representatives on response strategies and technical considerations.
• Operate maintain and troubleshoot specialized well control and firefighting equipment.
• Assess dynamic well conditions and recommend corrective technical actions.
• Participate in pre-job planning risk assessments and post-event reporting.
• Maintain professional relationships with regulators inspectors customers and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives lessons learned documentation and equipment readiness programs.
• Travel globally and mobilize on short notice as required.

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering Geoscience Geology or related discipline preferred or equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Minimum 7 years of well site operations experience including drilling intervention or well control exposure.
• Experience working in hazardous high-pressure/high-temperature environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate specialized intervention equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving ability under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with customers regulators and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel extensively including international assignments.

Candidates with qualifications exceeding the minimum job requirements will be considered for higher-level positions based on their experience additional job requirements and current business needs. Depending on their education experience and skill level candidates may be eligible for a range of job opportunities including positions ranging from Well Control Specialist II Well Control Specialist III to Well Control Specialist IV.

At Halliburton were 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 youll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.

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Well Control Expertise Emergency Response Operations Blowout Containment Firefighting & Well Kill Procedures High-Risk Environment Execution Mechanical Aptitude Regulatory & Stakeholder Coordination Safety Leadership Rapid Decision-Making Global Deployment Readiness