A good place for oil & gas domain people, but a terrible one for those from mechanical, electrical, software etc. - Mechanical Engineer SLB Employee Review

2.0
Apr 12, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Good retaining of people in R&D while economy downturn. Excellent knowledge sharing initiatives. Nice abilities to travel and some abilities to relocate.

Cons

"Promotion based on performance" is just a slogan with nothing to do in real life. Very low competency of management.

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5.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

benefits, vacation, 401k, I love working for SLB

Cons

I wish they had a better way of promoting.

5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent technical and operational training, especially for engineers and field personnel.

Cons

During drilling, completion, or intervention jobs, shifts can extend well beyond scheduled hours.

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