Far from perfect. - Petroleum Engineer Shell Employee Review

3.0
29 Nov 2008
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits and competitive salary. Unlimited training opportunities both internal and external. Very diverse work force.

Cons

The company promises to provide you with a work life balance during the hiring process, but fails to deliver when you are hired and on the job. Most employees work 10-12 hour days and even on some weekends just to meet project deadlines. The company says that they look to hire people who thinks outside of the box; however, you will not advance far in the company if you actually do think outside of the box as most operating units in the company are not very receptive to change.

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Pros

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

Cons

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4.0
3 Jun 2026
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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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