Good pay, though tumultuous industry - Drilling Engineer Shell Employee Review

4.0
Jan 5, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pays really well, though expect to work hard

Cons

Work life balance wasn't great, management set poor example with their own work hours

Explore other reviews about Shell

5.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

Boom and bust cycles with oil price

4.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Outstanding operator training - World-class safety culture - Opportunities to learn different units - Career mobility - Competitive compensation

Cons

Decision-making can be slow Extensive procedures and paperwork Large corporate structure Highly competitive advancement

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All