Good grounding in the oil business. - Geologist Shell Employee Review

4.0
21 Oct 2012
Recommend
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Pros

The wealth of knowledge and project exposure is very good. They are an industry heavyweight and set standards for how the rest of the industry does business.

Cons

There is a heavy focus on protocol and procedure so it can feel at times that there is more focus on the business of doing business than moving projects forward.

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5.0
8 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Worked here part-time while going to college. Good co-workers and environment.

Cons

Not much flexibility in schedule

4.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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