DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OF...DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OF. ... including cleaner-burning diesel and oils for advanced lubricants. The plant itself

Explore the Shell Graduate Programme

DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OF

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REMARKABLE QUALITIES? 2

EXPLORE ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE 4 COMPANIES IN THE WORLD

TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR BUSINESS 6

DISCOVER YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 10

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS CAREERS 14

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS CAREERS 18

TECHNICAL CAREERS 22

EXPLORE THE REWARDS 34

IDEAS360: WHAT IF THIS IS WHERE YOUR 36 GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS?

HOW TO APPLY 38

EXPLORE

Curiosity

Passion

Commitment

Exploration

Connection

Are you restless to do things differently, and better? We believe deeply that new ways of thinking and working are what give us our competitive edge, and are key to a better energy future.

We prize those who have a genuine curiosity about the world around them, who are willing to ask questions, go further and uncover unexpected solutions.

Are you enthusiastic about new ideas? Excited by new technology? We care deeply about what we do, and we’re looking for people who feel the same.

It takes time and effort to make deep, lasting changes to the future of a business – and the future of global energy. Do you have the resilience to persevere?

Great ideas don’t just happen. They evolve through discussion and debate, trial and testing. Do you share our dedication to this process of exploration?

We’re a global company, with many different points of view. That’s one of our biggest strengths which is why collaboration and co-operation are so fundamental to how we do things.

At Shell, we are in search of remarkable graduates. People like you, who value the same things we do; who share the same qualities we prize.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REMARKABLE QUALITIES?

Innovation

43

EXPLORE ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN THE WORLD

There has never been a more exciting time to work in the energy industry.

With a career at Shell, you’ll have a part to play in uniquely innovative projects which will provide unbeatable experience.

We have a track record of world-firsts, from Shell Pearl GTL, the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, to Prelude, the world’s first floating liquefied natural gas facility. These aren’t just engineering achievements. They are a product of a business that genuinely prizes progress, where you will be constantly encouraged to explore new ways of thinking and working.

We’re also one of the world’s best-known brands. With around 92,000 employees in more than 70 countries, we operate on a scale few can rival. You’ll have the opportunity to work with brilliant people from all around the world, sharing expertise and points of view that will enrich your experience.

The scale of our challenge is exciting too. Global demand for energy is rapidly rising, and outpacing supply. At Shell, we are committed to developing smart solutions to help close this gap and build a better energy future all around the world.

That’s why we’re in search of remarkable people to join us. People who are curious to try new ways of working. Adventurous enough to continuously push the boundaries. Who have the tenacity to drive ideas forward.

In return, we offer a Graduate Programme that will develop both your professional expertise and your leadership potential. Where you will work and learn as an integral part of a talented global team and be inspired by where your career could take you.

See the many different directions a career at Shell can take you by exploring some of the exciting work we’re doing right now around the world.Visit www.shell.com/stories

5 6

B2B sales

Chemical productsfor plastics,coatings, detergents

Fuels and lubricantsfor transport

Gasfor cooking, heating, electrical power

Liquefying gas by cooling (LNG)

B2B sales

Retail sales

Generatingwind power

Producing biofuels

Retail sales

Regasifying LNG

Developingfields

Shippingand trading

Converting gas to liquid products (GTL)

Shippingand trading

Extractingbitumen

Supply anddistribution

Producingpetrochemicals

Refining oil intofuels and lubricantsProducing oil

and gasMining

oil sandsExploring for oil

and gas

TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR BUSINESS

From exploring the world’s deepest oceans, to our highly advanced processing facilities, right through to the petrol station you pull up to in your car and the gas that heats your home, Shell’s business is vast and diverse – just like the opportunities we can offer you.

7 8

PEARL IN THE DESERT

Shell has been exploring alternative sources of energy for many years. Natural gas burns 50% cleaner than other fossil fuels, and at our Pearl GTL project in Qatar we have built the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant. Here, we’re creating synthetic oil products, including cleaner-burning diesel and oils for advanced lubricants.

The plant itself is a major technical and commercial achievement. Across the GTL process, Shell has over 3,500 patents. Not only that, a by-product of the GTL process is water, which we recycle to avoid the need for fresh supplies – crucial in a country where every drop of water counts.

Achievements on this scale are only possible because of the passion and dedication of Shell people, across every discipline. On our Graduate Programme, you’ll join teams with a depth of experience and expertise that will give you an outstanding start to your career.

A PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE

For millions of people around the world, Shell is – first and foremost – the brand they trust to keep them moving. All the way from the oil well to the petrol pump, we apply a unique combination of technical and commercial excellence to delivering everything from fuels and oils to apps and retail experiences.

Right at the cutting edge is the Shell team that works in collaboration with Scuderia Ferrari on a technical partnership that spans over more than 60 years. Every race weekend, Shell scientists work in the Scuderia Ferrari paddock to carry out over 70 tests on Shell race fuel and oil.

The impact we make on performance in this highly specialised field then feeds into our consumer fuels and oils. On our Graduate Programme, you will discover that Shell’s passion for performance runs through everything we do.

IN FORMULA ONE YOU ARE ALWAYS PUSHING FOR THAT LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA PERFORMANCE AND THAT’S A PHILOSOPHY WE ALSO APPLY TO OUR ROADGOING PRODUCTS. AT SHELL, WE NEVER BELIEVE OUR JOB IS DONE – WE ALWAYS LOOK TO IMPROVE.

Mike, Shell Formula One Fuels Project Leader

‘‘ ‘‘

I WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT FOR QATAR, FOR QATARIS OF THE FUTURE AND FOR MY COLLEAGUES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Mohamed, Reliability Engineer Developer, Pearl GTL Mechanical Integrity

‘‘ ‘‘

9 10

DISCOVER YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We’ve designed the Shell Graduate Programme to give remarkable students and graduates like you a real role in our business, whether you join our Technical, Commercial Business or Corporate Functions area. We’ll provide you with the outstanding experience and training you’ll need to become a future leader of our business.

Every step of the way, we’ll support you through a combination of structured training, informal on-the-job learning, regular check-ins and inspiring mentors. Whether you’re experiencing different areas of our business or different major projects, you’ll always have opportunities to develop and grow.

Above all, we’ll help you build rock solid foundations for a challenging and exciting career.

WHAT DOES THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME OFFER?

Real roles

From day one you will be given real, stimulating roles with opportunities to develop leadership skills. In the Commercial Business and Corporate Functions areas, you’ll gain experience through a series of job rotations, each designed to develop your professional and leadership skills. In the Technical area, you’ll work on project-based assignments that provide hands-on experience.

World-class training

A career at Shell is an opportunity to continuously learn and develop, building up the skills you will need to be a leader of our business. We’ll support you to gain industry-recognised qualifications and provide you with a wide range of structured learning courses.

Our comprehensive Onboarding Programme will help you understand your role within Shell and the vital contribution you will make to our business. You will also experience our Leadership Development Programme, which covers key leadership topics through a combination of classroom and practical in-role learning. This will provide you with a better understanding of Shell’s global business and what a role as a future leader could look like.

Personal development

You will be assigned a supervisor and a mentor. Together with your supervisor you will construct your tailored Individual Development Plan to ensure we are providing you with the strongest possible support needed to succeed. The Leadership Development Programme will also form part of your individual development plan.

Assured performance and competence

A key feature of the programme is a system of regular performance checks, to ensure that you are making good progress. These all lead up to a formal end-of-programme assessment that will help pave the way to your next role on completing the programme.

Networking

Employee networks are a big part of life at Shell, and we’ll encourage you to join them. They are a fantastic way to meet new people from across our business and to discover more about the opportunities and roles we can offer around the world as you develop your career.

11 12

THE THREE AREAS OF THE SHELL GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Commercial Business

Within our Commercial Business area, you’ll work with some of our sharpest minds to drive our growth and performance. In areas such as Sales and Marketing, Downstream Supply Chain and Trading you’ll develop the skills and expertise you’ll need to thrive in a dynamic, global company.

Explore opportunities in the Commercial Business area on p14

Corporate Functions

In the Corporate Functions area, you’ll help deliver the specialist advice that enables us to operate as a highly competitive global business. In expert fields like Finance, Contracting and Procurement, Human Resources and Information Technology, you’ll work on a global scale and to the very highest standards.

Explore opportunities in the Corporate Functions area on p18

Technical

Here you’ll join our world-class technical team, working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. You’ll have the chance to use and develop state of the art technology, gaining unrivalled hands-on experience. And within our diverse global teams, you’ll find yourself working with industry experts from around the world.

Explore opportunities in the Technical area on p22

13 14

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS CAREERSWhether you aspire to be a world-class business leader or highly-trained commercial specialist, the Commercial Business stream of our Graduate Programme is where it all starts. From upstream roles, where you’ll be involved in the search for and production of oil and gas, to downstream roles, turning these resources into marketable products, you will embark on a career full of exciting challenges and opportunities, working alongside some of the sharpest commercial minds in the business.

WHAT YOU COULD DO

Downstream Commercial

Careers in Downstream Commercial combine the drive for profitable growth with a firm focus on maintaining alternative energy solutions. You’ll be responsible for strengthening Shell’s corporate reputation, building brand awareness and supporting business goals. Within roles such as Sales and Marketing, you’ll see how Shell builds relationships with customers and interacts with local and global markets. You’ll also be part of an organisation that builds long lasting partnerships, like our 60-year relationship with Ferrari.

Downstream Supply Chain

In a Downstream Supply Chain role you could get involved in activities like market analysis, supporting contract negotiations and supply chain optimisation, while in an Operations role, you’ll be helping distribute our products to retail and commercial customers through our global logistics network. Whatever your job, you’ll help shape the way Shell maximises efficiency and profits across all supply channels.

Trading

With a trading volume of about 13 million barrels of oil equivalent per day this fast-paced business offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic and competitive world of buying and selling in the energy industry. From our main trading hubs in London, Houston, Rotterdam and Singapore, you’ll have the chance to make a significant impact on our organisation’s bottom line through the trading of natural gas, crude oil, oil products, chemical feedstock, biofuels, energy and freight.

Upstream Commercial

Our Upstream Commercial business purpose is to optimise the value of existing assets and to grow and reshape our portfolio to add more value. The business has a global coverage: Upstream International and Upstream Americas. Commercial supports the exploration for oil and gas, the development of projects, the management of existing assets and the liquified natural gas business.

WHAT IT’S LIKE

Sophie is on her first rotation in the Oil Trading Market Risk team. Here, her key responsibility is to manage the possibility of financial loss caused by market price movements.

“On a daily basis, I identify and investigate the trading activity that can potentially create exceptional market risk exposure, and analyse the overall market risks that our Global Trading Network is exposed to. I have had to acquire an in-depth understanding about crude oil trading quickly and to enhance the management of market risk exposure by improving risk measurement models.

“One of my most significant achievements so far was participating in the management of a major shipping project. I managed to deliver all results on time and eventually helped drive the project to a successful completion.

“The best aspect of working at Shell is the variety of opportunities available. There are many overseas assignments and we rotate roles every three to four years, exposing us to different lines of business and cultures. We’re encouraged to explore what we want to do and to consciously develop our careers.”

See more about what it’s really like to work at Shell www.shell.com/realshell

Name: Sophie, Market Risk Analyst in Shell Trading

Education: London School of Economics, UK

Business area: Trading

THE BEST ASPECT OF WORKING FOR SHELL IS THE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

‘‘ ‘‘

15 16

CHECK YOUR DEGREEPROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Depending on your chosen path within our Commercial Business area, you’ll experience a two to five-year development programme. This will include two or three rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities.

You’ll benefit from:

Coaching/Mentoring – At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell’s Commercial Business division. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals.

Job rotations – You will have the opportunity to sample two or three rotations, each offering a broad range of challenging responsibilities.

Formal training – To supplement your practical training you will be enrolled onto formal learning courses specific to your area of expertise. These might include:

Negotiations

Marketing

Supply Chain Economics

Leadership

Progress checks – You will receive regular formal progress checks to ensure we are doing everything we can to support your learning journey.

End-of-year assessment – You will be given the chance to demonstrate your new skills and commercial knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme.

Roles are subject to availability. Degrees shown are examples of some of the core qualifications we look for.

Accounting

DEGREE DISCIPLINE

Trad

ing

Dow

nstre

am S

uppl

y C

hain

CA

REER

ARE

A

COMMERCIAL DEGREE MATCHER

Business Administration (Relevant modules)

Business Information Management

Civil Engineering

Economics

Econometrics

Energy Management

Finance

Information Technology

Law

Management Information Systems

Marketing

Mathematics

Social Sciences/Humanities

Software Engineering

Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management (inc. Operations & Logistics)

Systems & Control

Dow

nstre

am C

omm

erci

al

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Sales

Sustainable Development

Transportation/Logistics

Business/Commerce

Mechanical Engineering

General Engineering

Ups

tream

Com

mer

cial

17 18

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS CAREERS

WHAT COULD YOU DO?

Contracting and Procurement

Within Shell’s Contracting and Procurement division, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us work with contractors committed to social performance and a cleaner global energy future. You’ll also work with our suppliers to develop innovative approaches to contracting and sourcing strategies, so we stay technically and commercially competitive.

Finance

As a graduate in Shell’s Finance team, you will help drive profit and shape new financial processes to ensure our continued success. Working closely with teams from across our business, you’ll experience the end-to-end value chain from financial planning, mergers and acquisitions to treasury and financial support in sales promotions.

Human Resources

For a large and complex global organisation like Shell, it can be a real challenge to remain a cohesive company the world over. Our Human Resources division is critical to ensuring that we remain an outstanding, focused team capable of delivering business performance and building a cleaner global energy future.

Information Technology (IT)

Shell’s Information Technology team helps to build and implement IT solutions for a range of highly complex business functions, from finance through to engineering. You’ll be exposed to a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding working environment where we are continuously innovating to maintain Shell’s competitive advantage.

Shell is a market-leading innovator in every area of its business and our corporate functions are no exception.

Whether you’re passionate about Contracting and Procurement, Finance, Human Resources or Information Technology, a career on the corporate stream of the Shell Graduate Programme is guaranteed to offer you outstanding opportunities and scope for development. Whatever your professional discipline, as you contribute to a wide range of complex projects, you will assume responsibilities of increasing significance.

WHAT IT’S LIKE

Netherlands-based Learning Strategy & Innovation Advisor Nevena joined Shell after completing her degree at the University of Amsterdam.

“Before starting at Shell I took an internship in the Projects & Technology business, and from the outset it was the culture and camaraderie I experienced that was key to my decision to join. Furthermore, the opportunities are huge with a plethora of roles available in HR alone.

“The Shell Graduate Programme is instrumental in shaping you as an industry professional, with plenty of opportunities to manoeuvre your career in the direction you want. What’s unique is there’s an emphasis on building relationships.

“My very first role gave me the chance to design innovative teaching options from within the Learning team. My time here has been rich with amazing experiences. I’m proud to work for Shell!”


Name: Nevena, Learning Strategy & Innovation Advisor

Education: University of Amsterdam

Business area: Human Resources

THE COMPANY CULTURE THAT I EXPERIENCED WAS A KEY FACTOR IN MY DECISION TO JOIN SHELL.

‘‘ ‘‘

19 20

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Join our Corporate Functions area and you’ll experience a three-year development programme including two rotations that combine on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities.


Coaching/Mentoring – At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell’s Corporate Functions division. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals.

Job rotations – You will have the opportunity to sample two rotations, each lasting 18 months and offering a broad range of challenging responsibilities.


Negotiations

Finance, Process and Project Management

Leadership

Progress checks – You will receive regular formal progress checks to ensure we are doing everything we can to support your learning journey.

End-of-year assessment – You will be given the chance to demonstrate your new skills and business knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme.

CHECK YOUR DEGREE


Political Science

Psychology

Mechanical Engineering

Accounting

DEGREE DISCIPLINE

Info

rmat

ion

Tech

nolo

gy

Hum

an R

esou

rces

Fina

nce

Con

tract

ing

& P

rocu

rem

ent

CA

REER

ARE

A

Business Administration (Relevant Modules)

Computer Sciences

Computer Engineering

Electrical/Power Engineering

General Engineering

Human Resource Management

Information Technology

Labour & Industrial Relations

Law

Management Information Systems

Mathematics

Telecommunications

Social Sciences/Humanities

Supply Chain Management. (inc. Operations & Logistics)

Software Engineering

CORPORATE FUNCTION DEGREE MATCHER

Business/Commerce

Business Information Management

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Finance

Economics

Econometrics

21 22

I GOT A REAL SENSE THAT I WAS READY TO ADD TRUE VALUE TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT BEARING ON SHELL’S GLOBAL OPERATIONS.

Floris, Completion and Wells Intervention Engineer

‘‘ ‘‘

TECHNICAL CAREERS WHAT YOU COULD DO

Asset Maintenance, Reliability and Turnaround Engineering

Asset Maintenance, Reliability and Turnaround Engineers make critical decisions regarding Shell’s offshore and onshore facilities, so that we can optimise the technical performance of all our installations. Joining this team will see you get involved in technical troubleshooting and reliability engineering. You could also work on our new plant designs, construction and maintaining assets and large maintenance shut downs (turnarounds) of our oil and gas installations.

Civil, Structures and Offshore Engineering

As a Civil, Structures and Offshore Engineer, you would apply your expertise to help Shell maintain the structural integrity of our assets and deliver cost effective solutions.

Electrical Engineering

Shell’s Electrical Engineers responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues, designing hardware and software and monitoring power distribution.

Geoscience

Geoscience within Shell uses cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to find new and commercially viable reserves of oil and gas, as well as safely developing and maximising the output of both new and existing fields. A Geoscience career offers you a wide array of roles and responsibilities that include Exploration Geoscience, Geophysics, Production Geoscience or Specialist Geoscience.

Geomatics

Geomatics ensures that geo-information makes a valuable contribution to many of Shell’s highest priority projects. It includes the fields of onshore and offshore surveying, geo-information management analysis and mapping using Geographical Information System (GIS) software, on and offshore positioning, geodesy and remote sensing.

Health, Safety, Security, Environment (HSSE)

The driving force behind Shell’s commitment to improving our performance and environmental awareness, HSSE has a critical influence over all of Shell’s business and technical operations. Our HSSE Commitment and Policy are fundamental to our goal of producing cleaner energy, creating benefits for local communities and reducing the environmental impact of our operations.

The world faces energy challenges that are becoming more complex by the day. Meeting these takes innovative thinking and cutting edge technology, and you’ll experience both in the Technical area of the Shell Graduate Programme. Working on some of the world’s most exciting projects, you’ll gain unrivalled experience. You’ll benefit from outstanding training and learning opportunities as part of our deep culture of development.

23 24

Maritime

Shipping and Maritime provides support to the wider Shell business in all aspects of Shipping, Offshore Marine and Maritime technology. This area of the business supports both Upstream and Downstream projects around the world, providing the focal point for application of marine and maritime expertise in complex shipping and offshore projects.

Mechanical Static, Materials & Corrosion and Inspection Engineering

Within the Mechanical Static team you could provide first-line mechanical static (pressurised equipment), shore based, maintenance and engineering support.In Materials & Corrosion, you could provide proactive technical support on issues related to corrosion mechanisms, corrosion control, and metallurgy across our assets. As an Inspection Engineer at Shell, you could work at an operating site where you will perform a pivotal part in integrity management. You might also work in our central functions, where your activities could range from trouble shooting to innovative inspection techniques.

Petrophysics

Directly related to Shell’s search for and recovery of new reserves, Shell’s Petrophysics team is shaping the future of global energy. You’ll play an instrumental part in maintaining Shell’s competitive edge in the global energy market by helping develop safe and innovative ways of searching for and identifying energy sources. You will benefit from working with state-of-the-art technologies including Geological Mapping, Remote Sensing and Seismic Monitoring.

Pipeline, Flow Assurance and Subsea Engineering

Pipeline, Flow Assurance and Subsea Engineers provide technical support to the design and delivery of new projects, maintenance and surveillance of existing assets.

Process Automation, Control and Optimisation (PACO) Engineering

Within Process Automation, Control and Optimisation Engineering, you could work on a range of Upstream and Downstream projects and operations, including base layer, advance process control, process safeguarding and alarm management.

Process Engineering

Process Engineering has a big influence on all of Shell’s business areas and helps with the development and production of raw hydrocarbons and the subsequent processing into commercial products. You could be part of a team that designs and optimises chemical processes, providing technical support to oil and gas production facilities, refineries and chemical plants, both onshore and offshore.

25 26

Rotating Equipment Engineering

Shell’s Rotating Equipment Engineering team is essential in maintaining our exceptional technical performance. You could have the opportunity to display your knowledge on major machinery types, rotor dynamics and performance calculations.

Technical Data Management

Technical Data Managers are at the forefront of one of the oil and gas industry’s fastest-growing sectors, managing and analysing technical and scientific data on diverse and exciting global projects.

Upstream Logistics

Logistics professionals support the full spectrum of Shell operations, across all continents. Here, you could be responsible for safely and efficiently moving people and material by sea, air, road and rail. You could also help provide logistics services for supply bases, waste management, lifting and hoisting and emergency and oil spill responses.

Utilities, Water, Energy & Heat Transfer Engineering

Within this field, you will deliver robust technology solutions and services in utilities, heat transfer, integrated water, energy and CO2 efficiency to our Upstream and Downstream businesses.

Well Engineering

At the very heart of our Upstream business, Wells Engineers deliver critical support for our global exploration and development drive, as well as our efforts to achieve a reliable energy future. Whether you follow a career in Well Engineering or Completion and Well Interventions, you’ll be involved in preparing for the highly challenging and exciting tasks associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas. Wells Engineers design, build and maintain different types of wells across the world.

I CHOSE SHELL BECAUSE THEY OFFER AN EXCITING INTER-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND WORLD-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST CHALLENGING INDUSTRIES.

Zack, Completions Engineer

‘‘ ‘‘

Production Engineering

Production Engineering oversees the full lifecycle of Shell’s ongoing field development, from design conception through to the final phase of production. Liaising with a team of petroleum engineers and geoscientists, you could have a hand in optimising asset performance, field development planning and maintaining existing wells and platforms.

Production Manufacturing

When delivering product quality and value, Shell constantly strives to exceed customer expectations. Critical to this aim is our Production Manufacturing team that includes industry thought-leaders responsible for the research and development of industrial lubricants.

Production Technology

The experts working within Shell’s Production Technology division are integral to all stages of the complex hydrocarbon cycle. Critical tasks include optimising production, integrating asset modelling and planning well completions through a precisely targeted use of technology.

Research and Development

Shell’s highly skilled Research and Development team is instrumental in helping us meet the challenges of producing energy from alternative sources. You could be developing new catalysts, creating high-performance fuels and lubricants, exploring alternative energy technologies and even collaborating with customers on novel products.

Reservoir Engineering

Requiring the innovative application of a highly technical skillset, careers in Shell’s Reservoir Engineering field are challenging and stimulating. By developing economically viable plans, forecasting oil and gas production or recommending well locations for maximum efficiency, you will have a hands-on impact on how oil, gas and water are distributed within our reservoirs.

27 28

WHAT IT’S LIKE

After finishing her Master’s thesis in Electrical Power Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Venezuela-born Maria moved to the Netherlands to join the Shell Graduate Programme.

“Venezuela is a country rich in oil and natural gas, so the industry is an essential part of the economy and culture. My grandfather worked for Shell and I always aimed to follow him into the industry.

“I’m now an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at the Pernis Refinery in the Netherlands. Starting the programme here was daunting. However, after talking to my supervisor I quickly realised that they didn’t expect me to know everything. I have two mentors and I am always able to speak my mind and get honest feedback and advice in return.

“What makes me feel that I’m in the right place is everyone’s sense of integrity and safety awareness. People are passionate about what they do. I also like Shell’s dynamic work environment. You work together as a team with people from all different disciplines to resolve any challenges that may arise. It’s great.”

Name: Maria, Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Education: Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden

Programme area: Technical

I AM ALWAYS ABLE TO SPEAK MY MIND AND GET HONEST FEEDBACK AND ADVICE IN RETURN.

‘‘ ‘‘


Pernis Refinery, the Netherlands

3029

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Depending on your chosen discipline within our Technical area, you’ll experience a two to three-year development programme including project assignments with formal and on-the-job training.


Coaching/Mentoring – At the outset you will be assigned a senior supervisor to help guide your progression through Shell’s technical area. They will agree a planned course of action with you and provide all the means necessary to achieve your career goals.


Petrophysics Foundation


Geology Subsurface Integration

Leadership

Following the Shell Graduate Programme, you’ll continue to develop your technical skills through the Shell Advanced Technical Programme to prepare you for a more senior role within Shell’s technical environment. This structured development programme offers on-the-job tasks and workplace assignments, supported by core and discipline-specific learning activities.

Business skills training – As well as outstanding technical training, we will also help you develop your communication skills and leadership attributes to help provide you with a solid foundation for your future career.

Progress checks – Every six months graduates will receive in-depth progress checks to ensure we are doing everything to support your success.

End-of-year assessment – You will be given the chance to demonstrate your new skills and technical knowledge during assessments at the end of each year, as well as a final assignment before completing the programme.

REGULAR FEEDBACK AND COACHING FROM MY MENTOR HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF MY CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT SHELL.

Michelle, Facilities Engineer

‘‘ ‘‘3231

CHECK YOUR DEGREE


HSSE

Geo

chem

istry

Geo

logy

Geo

desy

and

Sur

veyi

ng

Hyd

rogr

aphy

Indu

stria

l Eng

inee

ring

Inte

grat

ed S

uppl

y C

hain

Mar

ine

Engi

neer

ing

Elec

trica

l Eng

inee

ring/

Pow

er E

ngin

eerin

g

App

lied

Phys

ics

App

lied

Mec

hani

cs

Che

mom

etric

s

Che

mic

al E

ngin

eerin

g

DEG

REE

DIS

CIP

LINE

Materials & Corrosion Engineering

Process Automation, Control andOptimisation (PACO) Engineering

Process Engineering

Production Engineering

Production Manufacturing

Research & Development


Rotating Equipment Engineering

Bios

cien

ce

Aer

onau

tical

Eng

inee

ring

Inspection Engineering

CAREER AREA

Mechanical Static Engineering

Basi

n M

odel

ling

Che

mis

try

Civ

il En

gine

erin

g

Com

pute

r Sci

ence

Dril

ling

Engi

neer

ing

Earth

Sci

ence

s

Elec

troni

cs &

Instr

umen

tatio

n En

gine

erin

g

Gen

eral

Eng

inee

ring

Maritime

Asset Maintenance, Reliabilityand Turnaround Engineering

Civil, Structures andOffshore Engineering

Geoscience - Exploration,Geophysics, Production & Specialist

Geomatics

Electrical Engineering

Flow Assurance Engineering

Petrophysics

Pipeline Engineering

Production Technology

Subsea Engineering

Upstream Logistics

Utilities, Energy, Water & Heat Transfer Engineering

Well Engineering

Technical Data Management

Geo

grap

hic

Info

rmat

ion

Scie

nces

Stat

istic

s

Surv

eyin

g

Syste

ms

and

Con

trol

Tran

spor

tatio

n &

Log

istic

s

Wel

l Eng

inee

ring

Proc

ess

Safe

ty/E

nviro

nmen

tal E

ngin

eerin

g

Mat

hem

atic

s

Offs

hore

Eng

inee

ring

Min

ing

Engi

neer

ing

Mec

hani

cal E

ngin

eerin

g

Mat

eria

ls En

gine

erin

g

Met

ocea

n

Mat

eria

ls Sc

ienc

es

Nav

al A

rchi

tect

ure

Petro

leum

Eng

inee

ring

Petro

leum

Geo

logy

Phys

ical

Geo

grap

hy

Proc

ess

Engi

neer

ing

Rem

ote

Sens

ing

Supp

ly C

hain

Man

agem

ent

(inc.

Ope

ratio

ns &

Log

istic

s)

Phys

ics

Geo

phys

ics

Geo

mat

ics

33 34

EXPLORE THE REWARDS

Work-life integration

We actively support flexible working, for example working part-time, job sharing or having flexible start and finish times.

You’ll enjoy market-aligned levels of annual leave. We also encourage you to participate in other areas that interest you, such as social responsibility projects, employee interest groups or campus recruitment.

Personal development

In addition to our standard training and development courses, Shell’s open university offers a range of valuable learning resources, from online courses and webcasts to e-books and guides.

Social investment

Contributing to the communities in which we operate is important to us, and we are constantly investing in programmes with educational and environmental objectives that benefit the local community. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in these, for example through Project Better World, a global initiative that enables Shell employees to apply their skills in two-week long projects that contribute to the sustainable management of the earth’s natural resources.

A sense of belonging

Shell is a large, global company, but with our huge range of networks and communities to support you professionally and socially, you’ll quickly feel like you fit right in.

We also regularly connect with our employees through interactive meetings, surveys and global webcasts that give everybody a chance to communicate with senior leaders and have their say on any company issue. We pride ourselves on actively listening to our employees and doing everything possible to ensure Shell is a great place to work.

Pay and rewards

We offer a competitive, performance-related salary and market-leading bonus structure. We are also committed to recognising employees’ exceptional contributions through awards such as our Special Recognition Award and CEO Excellence Award.

We want you to have the most rewarding career possible, with a benefits package to match – tailored to your needs, your role and your location.

See more about what it’s really like to work at Shell at www.shell.com/realShell

WHAT IT’S LIKE

Yongqin Du joined Shell in 2010 after completing his doctorate at Manchester Business School. He is now an IT Project Manager for Mobile Applications.

“I joined the Shell Graduate Programme for IT to develop my knowledge of the technical and management sides of implementing IT systems.

“Despite the lure of IT companies, I joined Shell because I’d heard the graduate programme was a three-year rotation with opportunities for varied training, and competitive salary progression for PhD graduates.

“The programme made me feel part of Shell, granting me excellent support and multidisciplinary training. It also rewards hard work and, seven months in, I received the Vice President’s Award.

“I now develop cutting-edge mobile technologies for the organisation, like the Shell Motorist App. I’m also part of the Shell Campus Ambassador Programme, promoting Shell to students at my former university.

“I like the fact that Shell nurtures a passionate, talented workforce through its people-orientated approach. Moreover, I love my job, and that I was given a challenging role with real responsibility from the beginning.”


Name: Yongqin, IT Project Manager, Mobile Applications

Education: University of Manchester, UK

Business area: IT

I LIKE THE FACT THAT SHELL NURTURES A PASSIONATE, TALENTED WORKFORCE.

‘‘ ‘‘

3635

SHELL IDEAS360: WHAT IF THIS IS WHERE YOUR GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS?

What if your idea could change the world?Find out more at www.shellideas360.com

Shell Ideas360 is more than a global competition that connects students to develop ideas that tackle the pressures on the world’s Food, Water and Energy resources. It’s an exciting journey of learning and discovery.

Collaborate with like-minded innovators and connect with Shell experts and mentors to expand your horizons. You could win the exciting opportunity to explore the world on a National Geographic Adventure.

Charles Gedeon, Sami Seyegh and Al-Hurr Al-Dalli, Business, Engineering and Film Students at McGill University and the University of Concordia took home first prize for an idea that focused on local water scarcity. Based on ancient techniques used by Bedouins to create water in the drought of the desert, the team’s idea used large, corrugated sails with a hydrophobic coat to collect and condense humidity from the air.

LEARN AND DISCOVER AT EVERY STAGE

1 FORMULATE YOUR IDEA

Register and access the online community Attend Hangouts from subject matter experts to help you formulate your idea

Formulate and submit your idea

2 DEVELOP YOUR IDEA

Each team progressing to this stage is assigned a Shell Mentor to support them in managing their project

Attend Hangouts from subject matter experts to help you develop your idea

Develop and submit your idea into a Project Proposal and Pitch Video

3 PITCH YOUR IDEA

Finalist teams will be brought to one of the Shell Eco Marathons around the world

Intensive presentation coaching

Opportunity to pitch idea to senior Shell leaders, innovators and industry experts

MEET THE WINNING TEAM

3837

THE OPPORTUNITY OF HAVING EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS MENTOR AND SUPPORT US TO DEVELOP OUR IDEA WAS INVALUABLE.

‘‘‘‘

There are two ways to join the Shell Graduate Programme: an Assessed Internship if you’re in your penultimate year, or a Shell Recruitment Day if you are in your final year or have less than three years’ work experience.

HOW TO APPLY

ONLINE APPLICATIONAt www.shell.com/graduates, choose the Assessed Internship or Shell Recruitment Day, depending on your year of study. Complete an application form and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV/resumé. Make sure you are eligible to work in the country you’re applying to.

ONLINE ASSESSMENTOnce your application has been successfully submitted, you’ll receive an email notification with instructions on how to complete an online assessment. This has two parts. Each must be completed and submitted within seven working days. Practice tests are available online.

PART 1Competency-based questionsThe first part of the online assessment is not timed, but will take you around 20 minutes. Once completed and submitted, you’ll receive an email notification of the outcome. Candidates who successfully complete section one will then be sent a separate email to complete part two.

PART 2Decision-making and problem-solving tasks The second part of the online assessment consists of two tasks: a decision-making task that assesses how you respond to common situations that Shell graduates may face; and a problem-solving task that assesses your capacity for solving numerical problems.

The decision-making task is not timed, but the problem-solving task does have a time limit. This assessment should take around 45 minutes to complete in total.

INTERVIEWIf you are successful in passing the second online assessment, you may be invited to an interview. This takes place either face-to-face or over the phone. It is an opportunity for you to tell us more about why you are applying to Shell, share your achievements, outline the challenges you’ve faced and demonstrate how you’ve shown the qualities we’re seeking.

FINAL ASSESSMENT

ASSESSED INTERNSHIP Throughout your Assessed Internship you will be guided by a mentor and a supervisor. They will conduct a formal mid-term review, followed by a final review where you’ll be asked to complete an online exercise and written task. You’ll also be asked to prepare a final presentation about your project before a final interview. Following a successful internship, you could be offered a place in our Graduate Programme.

OFFERAfter successfully completing your Assessed Internship, you could join our Graduate Programme where there are suitable places OR if you have successfully passed the final assessment during the Shell Recruitment Day we’ll be in touch to let you know the final outcome and if there is a suitable place in our Graduate Programme.

SHELL RECRUITMENT DAY If you opted to attend a Shell Recruitment Day at stage 1, and you pass the interview, you could be invited to this next stage. We will invite you to an afternoon of interactive sessions to give you further insights into Shell. You will not be assessed during this session. The next day we’ll give you a range of assessed exercises to complete. These include an online simulation of working on a real project, a written exercise, group discussion, a self-reflection interview, a case study that includes a presentation and a final interview.

2

3

4

5

1

39 40

HINTS AND TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION

We want you to succeed in your application to Shell, so here are some hints and tips to support you.

What we look for

Throughout the application and assessment process, we’ll be assessing you in the following three areas, which we call the CAR criteria:

Capacity

How well you absorb information, analyse problems, make fact-based decisions and propose innovative solutions.

Achievement

How well you get things done, for example your drive, resilience, self-confidence and organisational skills.

Relationships

How well you work in teams, communicate and respect others.

Tips for the online assessment

Our two part online assessment is a core element of our application process. To give yourself the best opportunity of success, you should:

Make sure you’re in the right frame of mind to take the assessments.

Find a quiet place to take them; somewhere you won’t be interrupted.

Take your time and read the questions thoroughly. Do not rush. Only the numerical problem-solving test will be timed.

Keep an English dictionary and a calculator to hand.

41

Discover more and apply at www.shell.com/graduates

To register with the Shell Talent Community for updates about opportunities, visit www.shell.com/stc

SHELL

SHELL_CAREERS

SHELL/CAREERS

WORKING_AT_SHELL

Documents

DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OF...DISCOVER THE CHALLENGE YOU’RE IN SEARCH OF. ... including cleaner-burning diesel and oils for advanced lubricants. The plant itself