Shell - Geologist Shell Employee Review

1.0
Oct 3, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible hours and relaxed workplace. Work-life balance is easy to achieve. Individual employees are for the most part pleasant to work with.

Cons

Disorganized Poor communication to employees Complex organizational structure I felt as though I was not well matched to my project and not given the tools to succeed. Adequate training for complex tasks was not provided.

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Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

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4.0
Jun 3, 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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