Avoid - Commercial Oil Operator Shell Employee Review

1.0
Apr 18, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

High profile company to have on CV.

Cons

They promise giving people full contracts, and this never materialises. I know many competent operators who worked there a year or so, were promised full time contracts, and shell kept stalling. Very poor for such a large company to not be honest with new staff members. Further, they now have an entire dept for automation, looking at automating these roles and many others within trading.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 3, 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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