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      Shell Petroleum Engineering reviews

      4.1

      99% would recommend to a friend

      (42 total reviews)
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      Wael Sawan

      44% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.1

      Culture & values

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.8

      Senior management

      Petroleum Engineering employees have rated Shell with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 42 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Petroleum Engineering professionals have an excellent working experience there. Shell is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Petroleum Engineering professionals compared to other employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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      42 reviews
      4.0
      Feb 26, 2025

      Good company

      Petroleum engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is good

      Cons

      Development gets slower than before

      4.0
      Oct 2, 2024

      A global leader in driving energy innovation

      Senior petroleum engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Global Influence and Opportunities As a leading global energy company, Shell has a wide range of business coverage, and employees have the opportunity to participate in projects that affect the global market. This international environment provides rich opportunities and experience accumulation for career development. Innovation and Sustainable Development Shell is committed to promoting energy transformation and supporting innovative and sustainable development projects. As an employee, you can participate in promoting clean energy solutions and help address global climate change challenges. Strong Career Development Path The company provides comprehensive training and skills improvement opportunities, and employees have clear career development paths and internal promotion opportunities. In addition, Shell focuses on diversity and inclusion and respects the personal growth and development of employees. Safety and Health Culture Shell attaches great importance to the safety and health of its employees. Strict safety standards and a good working environment make people feel protected and supported, which provides a solid foundation for long-term career development. Competitive Salary and Benefits Shell provides competitive salaries and benefits in the industry, including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible working hours, etc., so that employees can have a better quality of life outside of work.

      Cons

      High work pressure As a global energy giant, Shell's projects are large-scale, and employees need to work in a high-pressure environment, especially on key projects and under tight deadlines, which may lead to an imbalance between work and life. Industry uncertainty The energy industry, especially the traditional oil and gas industry, is greatly affected by global market fluctuations and policy changes. Fluctuations in oil prices and the pressure of energy transformation may lead to a sense of instability at work. Large enterprise scale and slow decision-making Since Shell is a large multinational company, the decision-making process may be complex and have many levels, resulting in a slow pace of innovation and change, especially when trying to promote new ideas or projects. Workplace restrictions Some positions, especially field work, may require working in remote oil fields, refineries or overseas, which may bring challenges to family life. In addition, long-term business trips or transfers may also increase the inconvenience of life. Energy transformation pressure As the world transitions to renewable energy, employees in the traditional fossil fuel field may face career uncertainty and need to constantly learn new skills to adapt to changes in the industry.

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