Shell - great benefits, rewarding technical roles - Geologist Shell Employee Review

5.0
22 Jul 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great Benefits. Huge variety of roles within geology, easy to broaden geological experience. Access to experts and technology. Good training program. Great people.

Cons

Bureaucracy. Hard to find resources because company's so big. Training program interferes with on the job time which can affect your performance reviews -- your supervisor doesn't care you were gone for two months because it was required.

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Cons

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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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