Used to be a good place to work until the takeover by RDS - Engineer Shell Employee Review

1.0
Feb 12, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance; multi-cultural work place

Cons

Lowest paying company out of the major operators; have to stay in a position for a minimum of 4 years unless special circumstances; frequent re-organizations (3 CEOs in the last 5 years) resulting in major changes down the food chain

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5.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

Boom and bust cycles with oil price

4.0
Jun 3, 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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