Great place to work, with some drawbacks - Process Operator Shell Employee Review

5.0
6 Aug 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is outstanding and plenty of overtime is available

Cons

Work life balance, doing more with less is my biggest drawback

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5.0
3 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, work life balance, and benefits

Cons

Boom and bust cycles with oil price

4.0
3 Jun 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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