Pros
Safety is paramount at SLB. The culture is vigilant regarding safety. The work is busy and somewhat fast paced, and tool orders can change at a moments notice. That keeps work interesting. The training is very good, although the company expects technicians to be very proactive in their own development with the assistance of management. Overtime is somewhat normal, averaging 5-10 hours a week. Shifts are broken up into long (OT mandatory) and short ( OT optional) which is good for work/life balance. The teams are great, the people are amazing, and I always had fun at work. As a disabled Veteran, I was always accommodated if necessary. The benefits are very good, and paid time off is very good. There are no corners cut here, it is a by the book organization, and it shows in the finished products. I would recommend anyone looking for professional technician work in the oil and gas industry to apply.
Kontras
Sometimes long hours (65-70 hr) work weeks leave little time for much else. Some work can be tedious, but that is the industry. Performance reviews aren’t as good as they could be, and you have to be pro-active to get them in time.