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depster666
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 Sep 22 2007, 04:58 AM
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Hi guys,
Just found out about this forum. Anyway, I need some advice/insiders tips on working with SHELL. I have accepted a job offer for a permanent position with Sarawak Shell (EP) in Miri, and am due to start in the immediate future. Salary and benefits notwithstanding, what is the job expectation, working culture and environment, office politics etc once I step into my new workplace soon. By the way, the position is technical oriented, hands-on and analytical. And do those expection/culture/environment differ as you climb up the ladder?
Thanks in advance.
p/s: BTW, after reading through this thread, I just realize that one's recruitment process (interview, SRD, bla bla) can be different from another.
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depster666
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Oct 19 2007, 10:57 AM
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Hi speedfamgirl,
Are you also working in Sarawak Shell? The offer is on maintenance department, taking care of rotating equipment.
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depster666
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Oct 19 2007, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(speedfamgirl @ Oct 19 2007, 06:19 PM) i see, I am from exploration & production dept. frontline people.... So, you are working offshore ehh? What's it like working at Sarawak Shell? I'm not too sure on which department would I be working, what hints I got that I'll be working onshore, and most probably go to platforms on few occasions, looking after the gas turbines, compressors etc. |
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depster666
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Dec 28 2007, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(speedfamgirl @ Oct 22 2007, 05:42 PM) yeah, i am based offshore. perhaps i might be meeting you next time if you come to our platform doing turbine maintenance. for me working for SSB is biasa laa...like any other company also. here in my location offshore we got a good balance between young & older workforces. so far so good, the seniors are willing to help just dont afraid to ask them. if you are going to work on the gas turbines, specialists i know is Praba, Zolkipli.... Hi speedfamgirl, Been with shell for just few months . And I'm in the same dept with Praba, Zol and Robin Tan. U r in E11 hub right? Should be going to the platforms for my FIV soon. Hope to see u there... BTW, met Dern already.... |
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depster666
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Nov 23 2008, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(Quasar @ Nov 21 2008, 10:55 AM) Hi guys, I wanna ask some info, especially from those in Shell. Can give some info on the training for Shell Graduate Engineers new hire? Specifically offshore operations based in Miri. Generally, what is the 1st year like? What training have to go through etc? Some insight would be appreciated. Thanks. Quasar, For graduate engineers in Miri,they are classified as G group. They will undergo a very structured learning and development program starting from day 1 to apprx first 3-5 yrs in Shell.Those trainings cover all the necessary elements such as safety and health, corporate governance and technical (relevant to you). Assuming you r hired as OE (operation engineer), you will be based in platform under 2 weeks rotation ( 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off). However, since you are a G groupers, you will be rotated through other departments/functions as well like project, maintenance (maybe) throughout your development years. Your competency would be assessed monthly or quarterly by your supervisor and skillpool manager and/or HR manager. After 3-5 yrs, then you will be (depending on ur performance) promoted to job group (JG) 5 or 6. Good luck |
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depster666
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Nov 24 2008, 07:46 PM
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QUOTE(avickun @ Nov 23 2008, 11:57 PM) depster666 does it apply to those in commerce as well? Similar approach across the board |
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depster666
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Nov 24 2008, 11:46 PM
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QUOTE(Quasar @ Nov 24 2008, 10:10 PM) Hi, thanks depster. Anyway, can you elaborate a bit more on the Job Group (JG) 5 or 6 thingy? What is it etc. Thanks. Career progression. U start from G, and depending on ur performance climb the rank to 6,5,4,3 etc... . Again, during your development yrs, your potential is evaluated. Hi-flyers will go straight from G to 5, average performers progress from G to 6. |
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depster666
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Nov 30 2008, 03:37 AM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Nov 26 2008, 11:09 AM) Hi Benar Thanks for your reply, but it did not helps. It seems to other way round. (as they regretted that she was not coming for SRD). As she is the one who informed them about her non availability for SRDs twice (due to prior commitments, non interest of position avaibale at that time). She was told that though it is last SRD for the year but they would call her again if any position become available (withing this year and she needed to repply if nothing happen this years). I hope some one who has real knowledge could clarify this. TIPU, Regretted = doesnt meet assessment requirements ie failed te interview, etc. Rejected = candidate rejected call for interview,etc. Shell will keep in view all failed, regretted, rejected resumes for 1 yr (profile matching) should there wud be suitable vacancy available... After 1 yr, its clean slate... |
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depster666
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Dec 2 2008, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Dec 1 2008, 04:25 PM) Thanks for explanation, but in her case she did passed the interview. Apparently she meet the assessment requirements and invited for SRD twice (which she did not attend once due to prior commitments, second time she found position available of no interest to her). In fact the interviewer told her that she was one of better applicants. Yet her status showing "regretted" It is confusing now. Actually i am thinking since she did not failed, but given her previous refusal to attend SRDs twice they may not want call her again. is there anyway to revive her application as her current job is a bit unstable due to recent financial crisis? TIPU, When one applied for Shell, the candidate has to go through several stages of assessments. Failure at any one of the stages would result in regretted feedback. Say in ur fren's case, she got rejected initially... but her CV is kept-in-view by Shell for future vacancy for 1 yr.That's why she got invited for the SRD. But, SRD is another (last) stage of interview/assessment. If I'm not mistaken, application revival is not possible for 1 yr, or depending company's discretion, because probably somebody else has been hired to fill the post,etc. Just to let u know, to pass the initial interview and subsequently get invited to SRD is the most difficult stage for Shell application. The SRD passing rate is much2 higher compared to the initial interview passing rate. All I can advise is for her to apply again... |
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depster666
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Dec 4 2008, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Dec 3 2008, 05:07 PM) She found that even though if you are suitable for company but if they feels they do not have job matching you skill they would call you far interview. Same thing happens to her, she get her rejection letter just few days after her application, later they called her for interview explaining that she she was rejected because no match for her. Once they found suitable position they called her. Unfortunately by then she committed for 6 month assignment feels ethically not right to leave abruptly. That was the reason she declined to attend SRD. On other side it is difficult pass SRD then interview, like her case they have invited 6 peoples for one position obviously only one is going to be successful. By the way when her one year starts from date of application or date of so called regret? Best regards. Forgot 1 key point, for fresh grads... SRD is in a group of 5-6 normally... maybe 1 or 2 wud get selected,maybe none.But for experienced hire, SRD is solo, u r the sole candidate... In ur fren's case is what like I've mentioned earlier, even tho she's been rejected, her cv is kept in view for suitable post to come up. She was rejected for the post that she's applied, and called for SRD for a different post that Shell feels match her profile better... Not to sure abt the 1 yr grace starting point tho... |
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depster666
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Dec 4 2008, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Dec 4 2008, 12:11 PM) Thanks depster666 she was fresh graduate. Anyway it is already past, she have to wait till march before applying again. Hopefully no more stupid mistake (offers from IBM and shell only called after she has taken a 6 month assignment on contract, feels morally obliged to complete before moving on). And now economy turn bad and jobs are drying up. I wonder if her high moral decision would haunt her once. Loyalty doesnt pay these days... my opinion anyway.. |
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depster666
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Mar 2 2009, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(apitbest @ Mar 2 2009, 08:25 AM) No la..just 2x interview..read this forum from 1st thread..u will c the question.. Its different hiring process for fresh graduates and experienced hire. Usually for fresh grad, it wud be 2-3 rds of interview, i) phone,ii) group iii) f2f.For exp hire, it's either 1-2 rds.. i) phone ii) f2f. If ur reputation in the industry is good, ur phone interview wud be like " Hi xxxx, we r calling from xxxx, we would like to invite u for an interview session, should u wud be interested in joining our company..." |
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depster666
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Mar 27 2009, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(tishaban @ Mar 27 2009, 03:57 PM) I've probably listed this down somewhere but here goes: - yearly bonus is a complicated formula and it depends on performance/job group/etc. For younger chaps assume 2+ months of pay. - no Shell credit card, they say go apply for the Citibank Shell card  - yearly increment is tied to your performance/job group/etc. Average is 3-5% of base pay. - loans = they have loan benefits but it's in flux and may change. I personally don't care for the loans, I much prefer more money Other benefits that most people don't know or not aware of: - 4-7% EPF top up - share plan with automatic bonus top up - damn good employee referral plan. Refer an employee successfully and get lots of money - very strong development program. If you're a "talent" then more power to you What sucks: - very Not to forget, the SRP, SRA and all those target achieving payout.  |
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depster666
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Apr 6 2009, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(absolute @ Apr 6 2009, 05:27 PM) OK, i am not exactly 'fresh' i would say because i do have some working experience for around one year, give it a plus or minus. Graduated with a Degree in Marketing and currently looking for job in MNC (local or overseas). So i just need to apply via their websites eh? via graduates or with professional.  Thanks. 1 yr exp... try the graduates. It wud give u some leverages and advantages.. |
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depster666
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Apr 14 2009, 10:39 PM
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QUOTE(tishaban @ Apr 14 2009, 04:49 PM) The Shell graduate rotation program is there for you to learn about the job but more importantly about the company. Shell is a big corporation consisting of many small companies and each company is slightly different from each other. You're not stuck in any one position for long, even after your graduate rotation program, you are almost required to switch positions every 3-5 years so that you're not stagnant. So if you're good enough to pass the SRD and get an offer then I think you'll survive in Shell. No need to worry about not enjoying what you're doing. Yep, the key is to get into the company 1st. Once inside, u make ur own destiny. |
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depster666
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Apr 15 2009, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Apr 15 2009, 01:45 PM) Hi In this case i was misinformed by recruiter, as clearly told positions and job descriptions, even before SRD, that caused me to decline SRD, had i know it is rotation program and i would have different decision. Anyway that was last year, i would apply again and hope my previous declining SRD would not effect my chances this time. Well it depends,.. if u r a fresh grad, of coz the graduates will undergo a specific rotation program (multi-function) as an introduction of what's the company is all about, the relevant teams/depts/directorates.. until u graduated from the program, then u'll stick to ur primary skillpool. For matured hire, u would tend to stick to ur skillpool.. but should things dont work out, it is not impossible to intra or inter move .. |
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depster666
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Apr 18 2009, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Apr 17 2009, 06:15 PM) mine was showing regretted, (basically it after my declining SRD they considered it withdrawn, and told me to reapply next year. I am wondering if there is any way i can take advantage of past history, and directly proceed to SRD?? Depends... if u r applying for matured hire, of coz IF selected, u'll go straight to SRD.. nothing of those group interview. If not, u'll still go through all those. It's minimum of 3 yrs experience to be considered a matured candidate. |
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depster666
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Aug 3 2009, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Aug 3 2009, 12:46 PM) Hi I would like to know if Shell is interviewing for commercial roles as well or only technical? It is shame that such a great company, with established recruitment process, does not discloses any information regarding areas of available positions. Yes, Shell do employ commercial/administrative staff as well as technical. Go to shell.com/career/ for vacancy info. |
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depster666
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Aug 3 2009, 06:31 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Aug 3 2009, 02:37 PM) Actually received a rejection so after applying last year, only to receive call few months later with explanation that rejection was due to non availability of suitable position, so they asked me to attend interview for a new position became available. Unfortuanatley i was already working on a contract position then. The interview was pretty alright they, mostly they want through my resume to understand more if i required qualities. I passed the interview. But they asked me come for SRD immediately which i could not make it due to prior commitment thus declined to attend SRD. If u are applying for graduate programs, yes.. Shell still looking for fresh graduates regardless of disciplines, tech or non-tech. For matured hire, it's post by post vacancies basis. |
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depster666
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Aug 6 2009, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(TIPU @ Aug 6 2009, 12:18 PM) Pushing and chasing would not help, as they only call for SRD when they have vacancy in the chosen field. Like myself last year was rejected without interview, but as soon as position become available called for interview (unfortunately could not attend SRD due to work commitments). This time applied again and immediately received email saying, they do not have suitable position available, would call me as soon as position available. Nope, SRD is held almost on regular basis. Besides, when u r applying graduate program, u r not applying for a specific position, unlike matured hire, which is more vacancy-dependant. |
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