Good place but needs better management - Petrophysicist Shell Employee Review

3.0
21 Jun 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Shell offers great salary and benefits, especially if you are an expat. Opportunity to work abroad in early career. If you think the Oil Field is a harsh place think again. Shell professionals are treated like kings in the field.

Cons

Suffocating Bureaucracy. People hesitate to make decisions fearing to be held responsible for the consequences. So they always play it safe and take limited risk.

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5.0
3 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

Boom and bust cycles with oil price

4.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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