Halliburton, a leading player in oilfield services, has put out a call for resumes from prospective employees in Venezuela, targeting various technical and engineering positions. The January 16 job board posting invites skilled professionals and emerging talent interested in joining the company’s "talent network" within the country, reflecting a renewed interest in potentially resuming operations there.
The recruitment initiative arises shortly after heightened U.S. political engagement with Venezuela’s energy sector. Notably, the U.S. government's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President Donald Trump's advocacy for a $100 billion infusion into Venezuelan oil production have marked pivotal developments.
Halliburton had previously withdrawn from Venezuela in 2020 and terminated all staff roles amid the imposition of U.S. sanctions. The current job posting clarifies that the submission of candidate information constitutes access for Halliburton’s recruiters to review profiles for possible future opportunities, rather than formal job applications at this time. Efforts to obtain further commentary from the company have not yielded immediate responses.
Additionally, Halliburton's Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Miller, directly engaged with President Trump at a White House meeting on January 9. During this meeting, Miller highlighted the company’s longstanding history in Venezuela, dating back to 1938, and noted his personal connection to the country, having lived there with his family. Miller expressed that Halliburton remains "very interested" in reestablishing a presence in Venezuela if circumstances permit.
This development suggests potential shifts in business strategy contingent on broader geopolitical and regulatory conditions, with implications for both the oil services sector and investment in Venezuelan energy resources.