Good company but limited career trajectory - Production Engineer Shell Employee Review

4.0
19 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility , intelligence of coworkers, respect in the workplace, complex projects

Cons

Strict promotion and movement rules, very slow HR and project delivery, slow moving organization, will get fired once the energy transition is here. Many years of no bonus due to company scorecard 0

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3 Mar 2026
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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
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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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