Hi,

Anybody know how is the working environment at Schlumberger? How is their final stage interview?

Is it good place to work? How is their pay system?

Please kindly share your experience with Schlumberger. Any useful comment will be much appreciated.

thanks.

money is good but the schedule sucks

oh yeah...some peeps get 8/2 or worse!

Which department u going for in SLB?

I am not joining them yet, just curios about them because slb had came to my university for career talk.

working life in slb is very easy.

This post has been edited by mschai319: Jul 25 2009, 07:09 PM

May I know how can I apply in Malaysia? It is just too difficult to find the door to knock for oil and gas industry. Thanks in advance.

SLB is one of the best oil and gas services companies in the world. They are more efficient than their main rival, Haliburton.

I was in slb for a few years, I got recruited when they came to my university as well. I was doing electrical engineering, and somehow I got sucked into IT in slb. They had a IT consultancy department back then.

I would say it's the best company to build your career foundation. They are the first to implement anything new in the market, so you can learn a lot there and get more exposure. I still remember when they roll out their smart card, pki, digital certificate, active directory services etc. BEFORE it even became the hot areas nowadays, so they have a solid ground to compete in these areas. Anyway, that was sometime ago.

Nowadays they are very focused in oil and gas areas. Their oil exploration and evaluation software are the best in breed, and they are commanding big margins in it. If you are in the oil and gas field, then you can be the field engineer or the office exec. My friend who has been in slb for 7 years now moved from technical to business development, commanding nearly RM10k now, with commision from sales around RM50k annually. And yes, they do send you overseas for training from time to time.

Their policy is that you will be relocated to different locations every 2 years or so, depending on your performance and preference. I have been to every continent except antartica while with slb. FYI I was there for 4 years.

I went through 5 round of interviews at the time. Consider it a privilege if you can get in; many ppl who know this company will not even think if they will go in, just how can they get in :-)

Hope the info helps.

I attended their interview b4 @ cyberjaya. But I failed it Their office looking nice but abit like call center.

I heard that if you are directly involved in their oil and gas business the money is really good. Interviews are tough though, my friend attended one and the interviewer crushed a piece of paper,handed it to him and told my friend 'sell this piece of paper to me,make me want to buy this piece of paper'. no joke

5 rounds of interviews! That is VERY tough. Mind sharing the fearful experiences?

Thanks for your info. It is indeed very useful.

this one is SLB WTA.. they monitor network all over the world.. not for field projects or engineer. their hq here is in rohas perkasa, floor 16th east wing..

testing how well you persuade/charm ppl.

hi friends,
wow....schlumberger is the best place to build your career.sounds good.
well i don't work with any service company (oil and gas).
i work with offshore drilling contractor. i have chance to work with crew from
schlumberger,halliburton and baker.more or less i know about their job, and their
hidden story.
for any people(especially fresh grads or those want to work offshore), schlumberger used to be one of the best company (there is no such thing as the best).i don't much about IT or slb(schlumberger) software, since all their report on logging activities will go to drilling supervisor and office.
but, one thing i must say....most service company don't have fixed schedule.
be prepared for that okay.when it comes to money i know some of slb engineer who already work with other company eg.hall(halliburton).
to build your career foundation,it is something depend on you, not the company that you work with.
meejawa, you working in the office or offshore?me, i started working at sea since 1992 and i don't see any best company yet.the best company is the company that can give you good money. (for me at least).i cannot deny the fact that slb is one the best company that provide some service like logging.
if you really want to make money, you have to go to oversea my friend.
i don't think is nice thing to say that "slb more efficient than hall".it really hurts for
hall people to read your statement meejawa.my company holds so many world records in offshore drilling but we are far from being one of the best.at least i have fixed schedule and i happy with that.

I based my comments that SLB is more efficient than HAL in term of their profit/revenue ratio, not the offshore drilling records. If we are going to talk about records it'll be pointless as it will be subjective in terms of calue of each as well as the quantity. And there's nothing to feel hurt about as that is the fact. Check how much revenue each company bring in and look at the profit margin. SLB's stock has been split once and it took less than 2 years for it to get back close to the level before split. How they did it or what it means I'm sure there are more ppl out there more qualified than me to explain.

One thing I have to mention though is that some of the SLB employees are rather cocky. I'm stressing SOME, not ALL. I'd think because they know their place in the OnG industries and how much they command. Their currently set-up consulting arm is charging the customers more than USD1000 per day per consultant. Yet they are still being sought after. Says something about their competencies aint it? They don't have to act that way but some just do.

It' interesting to hear the interview stories on slb. In my time I was asked to build a ship using newspaper together with my "designated enemy". And the winner is someone who helped the enemy to complete their ship as well. :-)

Anyway, I believe all that is to build confidence. They want the best and they are not reserved in their compensation package. As I mentioned for sales you can get easily average >RM15k after a couple years if you are good. So if you really can sell that piece of crumbled paper to the interviewer, you're the one.

If i am not mistaken, anyone who have a degree in geophysic can get a starting salary of over 3k ( fresh grads ). However, it is very hard to find a job in this industry. I have a friends earning more than xxxxx figure from this company. Currenty he is on other country and his salary converted to USD.

fresh grads with degree/diploma in mechanical,electrical,petroleum will have better
chance if they want to work in oil and gas salary.
for rig crew you only need good english and some basic mathematic.
after 5 years, the salary should be around rm 20k.....

so what we learn from degree got nothing to do with rig crew ?

for training program... yes.some company have their own training program for fresh grads in order to prepare them as a rig manager.
myself...i started as a painter .
normally you will start as painter, roustabout, roughneck, derrickman, pumpman,
assistant driller, driller, toolpusher, offshore installation manager, rig manager then.... sky is the limit.
btw it depend on training program. u have to complete certain module in specific time.different company, different module.
degree is only a paper thingy to get you into interview.you will learn something new everyday coz there is no school that teach you about drilling

Talking about training, make sure you train for something outside the oil rig as well. You could for example get injured early in your career and can't work on an oil rig again or the oil price per barrel could fall to very low levels and you'll find yourself unemployed and unemployable.

So if you're in the oil and gas industry, pray the worse case scenarios don't happen...

I had a senior working there, she grad last year n i met her recently, the pay is great but heavy workload, nvm, still young, nothing to worry, just collect money as much as you can , later at 30 with sufficient experience go n try Shell, see how much they pay you

Getting recruited is not easy but the pay is $$$$$$$$$$$ I tried but cant get.. too bad

The starting pay for fresh grads :

As a Field Engineer : USD 4k (not including allowances)
As a Network Analayst : RM3k (not including allowances as well)

Network Analyst need what kind of professional certificate ?? Such as CCNA, CCNP ????

Even with CCNA, the have shortlisted in jobstreet but didn't call me.
That was about 1/2 year ago

nah... cert doesnt mean anything for them... its only ur ticket for an interview... i hv been through their 3rd intervw and waiting for them to cal me for 4th interview... any1 would like to share how was 4th?

and halliburton have setup a new plant in mys... they need thousands of workers... open intervw is on 26-27 at johor... exact place, i didnt know... im searching bout it now... any1 knows?

This post has been edited by evilizlan: Apr 23 2008, 09:52 AM

So far, all discussion has centred on the technical aspects of the industry. What about the administrative side? Remuneration "No big deal" compared to other industries?

huhuh..how can IT grads like me apply to join SLB??? any ideas??

Hi there,

Can i know apart from money and travel opportunities, what would attaract you to apply field engineer in Slb?

Any comment is welcome.

I would say the experience working with most all kinds of human beings. To me, learning new cultures are considered as a very good experience. Believe me when I say this will make you more mature.

any job for electronics engineer in sclumberger....

Yeah, how do fresh IT grads get into SLB? I applied through their website but no reply at all. I applied about a month ago.

What specialization do they look for in IT students? Or will they assign us to non-IT jobs? What jobs do IT workers do at the offshore rigs (where the pay is presumed to be high)?

They paid you so much for reasonsss...Firstly, the working load is mountain high. Secondly, lets say if you want to change to another industry, where can you go? Thirdly, it shorten your lifespan

This post has been edited by Mightypc: May 2 2008, 09:20 PM

SLB's motto 'Kerja Kuat, Dompet Berat, Hidup Hebat'

Hey can some slb employee answer me on this.
On their website, it says that u need at least 24 months to make another application. Problem is, I can't remember when was the last time I applied. And now I feel like applying, will it be a big deal if I put another application within that 24 months?
Are they gonna have something like "THIS GUY DUPE ACC!!! BAN!!!"?

no lah... all i know dat u can reapply back after a year... but as far as im concern, my frnd who didnt get d 1st attempt kept trying until now, he gets the place...

hey, at least ur dompet berat when u kerja kuat....
Many other companies not like that one. kerja Kuat, but salary not much.

your friend tried how often? one application per month? how many times he applied b4 he get called up?

coz for many ppl, after applying, usually no news.

anyone from Schlumberger SIS???

Just to share experience on the Shlumberger interview. I manage to go only up to the 2nd phase;

1. 1st round was not that difficult. They will ask you some normal question, regarding your achievement, your degree, your life etc. Be prepare to goreng2 during this stage. Its really fun. The lady who interviewed me was a hot chick.. Married ody la...

2. 2nd round. You will be given a group assesment, for mine we need to build a rig that can support 8 golf balls if I am not mistaken where my team failed hehehe.. Too bad..

One thing that I notice for their recruitment policy is they dont really care bout your degree... The point is you need to show that you are the person that they are looking for. They showed some picture of their people who slept on the deck. Guess their job must be like hell. The lady also told me that she was not even allowed to go back for her wedding day, up until the day before the occasion. It is true then that you will have poket penuh but live like hell...

wao..cool...basically this is what i am looking for...bcoz for fresh grad like me...i really weak in all this thingy..sniff sniff

I'm attending for FE's First/Group Interview at Rohas Perkasa tomorrow morning. Any tips that can be shared? I've been longing for the job since way before I graduated. I'm all nervy about the interview and having low self esteem. Help please.

any future for electronics engineer in SLB or any other O & G companies?

I took electronics even majoring in computer engineering. There are future for us electronics engineer.

so, r u working in an O & G company?

No, I don't but O&G doesn't look at your engineering type but your aptitude.

agreed..

This post has been edited by bogartT: May 27 2008, 03:29 PM

for ur info, applying online sure wil make u suffer, waiting for them to reply... just findout from their hq, when wil b their next intervw... my friend, applying at their hq have been called after a year dropping resume... n he has attendd the 4th intervw at kemaman base on last 26th...

n this is the levels of the intervw;

1st: aptitude test (this is a very crucial part as this wil tell them either ur brain is cream or an iceberg) consisting of some addmath, some math, english test (kbkk for sure), simple physics, simple electrics n electronics... dun 4get to bring ur scientific calculator...

2nd: group intervw (quite easy) - they ask to construct a platform that can support 8 golf balls with height of 1.5m from a4 papers (max 50) and can withstand minimum disturbance. just googling... ull find some ideas...

3rd: 1-1 intervw... sembang-sembang

4th: field assessment, whether u can handle the wrench or not...

5th: medical (dont do drugs - bad 4 ur health n career)... this wil b done at their panel clinic...

n fyi, ur cert is just a ticket for an intervw... all dat matters is ur aptitude test...

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Added on May 28, 2008, 4:01 pmor apply for amerada hess, halliburton, talisman, petrobras or others... search for their hq in mys...

This post has been edited by evilizlan: May 28 2008, 04:01 PM

I went for the interview last friday for the position of Network Analyst at SLB. The first interview went well so I was asked to come for a second interview. That one didn't go so well. Couldn't answer many of the questions asked by the Manager. I guess, I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was.

Anyhow, it did make me realise that I have to put more effort and increase my knowledge in this field if I were to succeed. Interest alone isn't enough. It has to be backed up by relevant skills and knowledge. I'm just sad that this realisation didn't hit me before the interview. Would have been great if I got the job though. The interviewers were great. I screwed up. Somehow, I'm still hoping I'd get a call from them saying I was successful. I would gladly accept even if they asked me to join them as an unpaid intern to gauge my performance before they can commit to giving me a real (permanent) job. Working here would've been like a dream come true for me.

Thanks to the person who passed my CV to the hiring manager. Thanks for patiently answering all my incessant queries. Appreciate all that you've done very much man.

I applied tru the website too but to no avail also.. quite sometime ago... sigh...

i applied but till today no news from them n i am a mechanical engineer graduate

No comment here about SLB, but I am happy with Baker. From all the people I meet in my line of job I asked:

People who moved from SLB to Baker - they want more time off
People who mvoed from Baker to SLB - they wan tmore $$$...

Crude, but summarized it well eh?

it's still ok.....compare what they do to my little sister....she made it until 2nd stage and qualify for 3rd stage and all of sudden they're don't grant my sister a 3rd stage interview by their HR. Reason: you really want to know what they say? We don't want to give it because we wish it to be that way. She cry all day long because this unfair discrimination.

In the end it end up she's working with KBR and gonna jump into Murphy. Feel glad she do well now. I can say 30% of my family working with this field. Upstream,downstream,power station,utilities. just name it.

This post has been edited by SKUNK_WORKS: Oct 2 2008, 11:48 PM

i applied for kbr also online but no news .....hai
anyway congrats to ur family n all r doin really well

after reading this thread, feel scared to work for slb already seems like so much money but no time to spend money~

For fresh grads like me, we can't be complaining; SLB is one of the best places to start our careers. Don't know about experienced workers though.

Haizzz... still sad about the interview..

This post has been edited by NicholasG5: Oct 5 2008, 02:25 PM

Do you have to do any presentations during the group interview? I'm very poor in this area

What do you do during the field assessment? Case studies? Is role playing in this stage?

Hi..I work for SLB and I have these to say.

1. Working with SLB is not as working in offices. If you dont have prior experience in O n G industry, chances are your pre-conception might be wrong.

2. They pay you good and for a good reason. They'll worked you to the edge, experiences might differ from person to person depending on their tolerance. Diploma graduates would start with grade 7 (trainee) with RM 3+++ salary. This salary is fixed, you can be called to work on sundays or pb holidays with no overtime claim. They send you to school for one month. Location depends on segments, UK, US etc. Complete online modules, take tests, do work then breakout; then you get to grade 8. They pay you RM 4+++.. The cycle continues. My point is, pay is good but work is not easy. Less time outside work.

3. Remember, no matter how good a company reputation is, you will always found some jackass/jerks inside. You are dealing with people. If your excuse to change employer is jackass manager/supervisor, chances that you'll find them in slb too.

4. Don't just go for the money. Believe me, when time goes by you'll start to questions your intention. Especially if you are going to field work post. For engineers wannabe, its might not like engineer you might imagine. Your pay is hefty, so do responsibilities, plus same physical work. Those who welcome challenges would likely like it here.

5. In interviews, be active, pro-active whatever. If you got the job, read the contract, REALLY. When I got the job, they sent me to India just for 1 week orientation. That was a honeymoon before hell. Took me quite a while to adjust but I'm settling down just like at home. You friends will be your greatest assets, not just money. They the ones who keep you going, and alive.

6. Any questions, feel free to email or PM me. azhanblur@yahoo.com

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Added on October 30, 2008, 1:22 amGroup interview or Dynamic group interview involves team based assignment. Eg. build a platform 1 meter min. in height and will withstand 8 golf balls. You will plan your design and present it. They'll give you A4 paper, amount depends on your design and request. Any addition of building materials during building will cause points deduction. If your project fails, don't worry. When they ask be the first to answer. Give analysis, why it failed..etc. Show confidence and smart thinking. Outshines and out think everyone. Hey, you want the job you'll have to work for it.

Then this field assessment. They'll do this in bases in Kemaman or Labuan or any place they like. Every single cents you spent on tickets etc can be claim. This is a 2 days assessment and will be different according to Segment; Wireline/Well Services/Drilling & Measurement/Testing etc. The toughest one I would say is Well Services..major physical work (for FS or tech.) For FE (engineer) I don't know or care .. Pass this, you'll be putting one foot inside SLB. Then when got offer..as usual the Medical.. If you are not in KL, there will be a lot of traveling to Rohas Perkasa. For me, I got to take 1 or 2 unpaid leave from my employer at time..and lied the reason why.. Make sure you don't have these if you are offered offshore/field position'

1. Diabetes type 2 (or 1? the one that need to inject insulin..)
2. Hi blood
3. Heart condition

and read the offer letter..understand the details. read the contract and RTFM.

This post has been edited by azhanblur: Oct 30 2008, 01:22 AM

how do i get in coz i applied like 6 months ago through the website n i am fresh engineering grad. THey only accept first class holders is it?

Thanks Azhanblur for the brilliant insights on the outlook of the interview. At least I've got a gist of it. I'm still considering whether to apply for slb or not. The more I read about how the interview goes, the more I get the jitters. But I've been wanting to work for slb since I was in high school.. It's just that I don't have enough self-confidence and my soft skills suck.

danscsa, I reckon they'd accept a 2nd class upper as well because my cousin got in. It's just a matter of how well you did in the interview process.

Sometimes luck do play its part..but usually to get their attention is to be the 3 pointer grad. It's true, the grades is just the ticket to get interviews but the rest is up to your skills and personality. I'd been to many interviews in the past and the experience help me a lot with slb interviews.But tips from seniors did help too. If you think you don't have the self-confidence, practice..a lot. Get help from lecturer or friends. This is not rocket science you know .

One best thing here at SLB is that you will not stay at same position long. Meaning that your grade will go up and so do your salary. (thats RM 1000 increase).The challenges are, apart from doing your job which is terribly physical and mind burdening, you also have to take online tests and modules, reviews and go to schools. They will push you. 2 years is normally the limit. Fail and you can kiss your job good bye. So the interviews did not end when you get the job. The struggles will continue, at least when you get to certain grade which you will a the choice to stay. One thing I learned here is that you have to take your job seriously. Do not skip procedures and take short cuts. Disobey that, you can lose your job or worst, your life (or others).

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Added on October 31, 2008, 12:27 pmIt's quite difficult to say. Usually the applications went to database and stay there for a year if i am not mistaken. Sometimes it also depends on vacancy and request from managers. Open your eyes and ears for job expo or something similar, SLB just might be there. But from I heard, they say a degree holder with CGPA below 3.00 not need to apply (at those job expo). One more thing, most of the new engineer at my place usually are graduates from either UTM or UTP. These grads got more chances because SLB have recruitment program with their U's.

This post has been edited by azhanblur: Oct 31 2008, 12:27 PM

This is what've been bugging me. My university doesn't have this CGPA system. When I went for a walk-in interviews at careers fair or apply jobs online, they'd asked for my CGPA. Trivial but a bugger.

Yeah I heard slb is a serious work place. They work your arses off but the pay is good. The online tests, classes etc are only during training period, which could last for about 3-4 years yeah?

azhanblur, what is your position in slb? Are you an FET?

meaning those with cgpa below 3.0 have no chances at all getting in slb?

Fixed Step Training what they called. actually we need to complete one grade in less than a year especially the trainees. The Training n development (TDS) would advice your manager to let you go if you miss the dateline. Normally if you're doing fine with your manager, or there are severe shortage of workforce then you're save. If not..bye bye. Actually the classes, tests continue untill certain grade. and still depends on needs. Eg, if there is a void in one grade and you're the only one can fill it, then they'll push you.

No..I'm not FET. I'm just a diploma graduate. Anyway, I would not cut out to be an FET. For one, too much responsibilities. And I don't like the stuff they're doing, just not my interest. I'm a maintenance personnel, and I love maintenance....don't have to care much 'bout those coil tubing, pumping, those operation stuff. but I do hope someday there will be a maintenance engineer post
And yes, I spent most time on land

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Added on October 31, 2008, 10:59 pmI can't say no chance at all, but all especially the FET are 3 pointer graduates. Even most of FST and technicians are 3 pointers.

franksnitch, your uni don't have cgpa? Are you from french uni or something?

This post has been edited by azhanblur: Nov 1 2008, 03:05 AM

What do you mean FET have too much responsibilities? Care to elaborate? I know it's hard labour and they're dealing with machineries, aren't they?

I'm really grateful for your generosity to share your experience and information on slb with us. I will do the same too if I were offered a job in slb in the future...

This post has been edited by franksnitch: Nov 3 2008, 01:46 PM

dude, start here: http://www.slb.com/content/careers/index.asp?

SLB has alot of different segments in the operational role i.e your job is out there on the oil rigs & platforms: Wireline, D&M, Well Services, Completions, Artificial Lift, Testing.

FET = Field Engineer Trainee

not much responsibilities except to do well for 1st school (assuming you pass the entrance exam) & don't get yourself killed in the field during pre-school period (unfortunately this year we've got about 16 injuries already in my current location from all segments, most of them from trainees).

After 1st school (2 - 2.5 months) & assuming you passed, you're expected to know the basics of what you're doing & be comfortable working alone as a second/night engineer and start working towards your promotion, so you can earn offshore bonus.

Depending on location, sometimes you get alot of support or none at all. When I was a trainee in a small location in Latin America, right after school and about 1 week working with a lead engineer, there were no engineers available in town & I was forced to become the lead engineer after that in charge of a US$400K job for about a month, with another trainee as my second engineer. That was the steepest learning curve in my life but luckily, I didn't screw up that badly.

So, that's old-school SLB for you, they like to drop you in the deep end and see if you'll drown or swim. We're trying to change that, but still, anything happening on the rig will be your responsibility.

It's fun for a while until shit happens, when failure investigations starts going on & they'll try to identify where the failure originates. If it's human error (what we call Group 7 error), it's like a black mark on your work history & if repeated again, could end up in termination.

But all in all, the toughest thing for an SLB field engineer, is to deal with the work/life balance. Since oilfield operations are dealing with a 24/7 schedule & any screw-ups will cause delays, there cannot be guarantees for your vacations/days off. Worst still is the fact that sometimes you're working in a totally remote location, and you may have difficulty calling your loved ones...and I'm not talking about a matter of days but weeks. As a result, broken marriages & relationships are pretty common.

Well, so think carefully on that offer if you do get one. Money's pretty good, but I would say alot of your experience, good or bad will depend on your location assigned.

I agree with zeusu. FE have a huge responsibility. I wont be able to tell much because I'm not an FE (or FET ) If you ask about maintenance, the group of people who sweat a lot when equipment fail during job offshore, that I can you You see, although with huge responsibility, an FE is part of operation. There are many experienced guys FE can turn to when time needed during job. In other word, you exist as a team, be a team member and a leader you can get through anything..almost anything. But...when a maintenance guy like me went on board, I'm expected to function alone, make decision alone and make them fast. If a job f***ed up and was caused by let say engine failure, we eat the s@+7. So, in the end,everyone here at SLB has the fair share of responsibility I guess. It comes with the paycheck and agreement you signed.Again, it depends on location you're assign. Not all location are great, same as the people. For me jerks will be anywhere, even in SLB

ntg

This post has been edited by NX9: Dec 2 2008, 10:16 PM

Hi NX9...I have some questions you may want to think the answers thoroughly. Do you love your current job? Does it gives you any satisfaction other than money? What really motivates you to leave? Why you want to work for Schlumberger? Are you prepared to be away from your love ones, not just weeks, not months but maybe years? Are you ready to be worked like a horse? if you do, and if you are successful then every sen you earn is worth it.

Diploma..advance diploma is the same with SLB. Even with degree if you went for a post that start at grade 7, you'll start at grade 7. Only if you have highly related experience then they might consider a slightly higher grade. They may offer a post above trainee position. To answer your question, yes advanced dip is sufficient and age is not a barrier at all. I'm older than you..much more older. Heavy work may effect older guys tho

Well for stater, visit www.slb.com to find out more. SLB is not just a single entity. There are different segments with different functions and different positions available but basically I can simply put it in different categories;

1. Operation/Field

These are people who are hired to work in locations offshore or onshore. back bone on the company. Field Specialist (FS) is post offered to Diploma grads. Salary is around 4K+.You start as FST (Field Specialist Trainee) salary 3K++. Though work. Need to study hard as well (know your trade). Ever see people work at construction site (contractors)? Here is even tougher than that. difference is the salary and safety are much higher. Not much of a comparison but that served as example well i think.

2. Support Operation

These are the people who provide much needed efforts to sustain safe and profitable operation. Often called Technicians or Maintenance personnel, less popular than FS variant just because of missing Specialist word in their title and less sought out by graduates and often taken as 2nd choice when they flunk the FS interview but the salary is just the same. Now the trainees are even paid offshore allowance. (My 1st choice, I even told my interviewer that I don't want to be an FS). There are Electronic, Mechanical and other types of technicians that I might not know of. You may or may not required to be offshore depending on Segment that employ you. For my segment, maintenance personnel need to be able to stand alone during offshore operation. One maintenance personnel each for mechanical and electronic side is allowed on any operation. (SLB charge hefty amount of money to client for them sampai client tak mau la ramai2).

What happen when crude oil runs out? When that happen, your job is the least problem you want to think about...Hey, don't think too far, we might even end up dead tomorrow or the world end in 2009 who knows.

Use your diploma. 3.5 is sufficient for interview. Even 2.9 is good. In other word, just go for it, and if you got rejected upon application then you'll know..Just kidding man ..thats cgpa is good. but your interview skills, personality are far for important.

Wow...this is a damn long reply.Hmm..and they say working with SLB is "work work" (peon voice from warcraft)

Good luck.

wish to work in slb soon...

After reading the posts, I must thank Azhanblur for giving really useful insights about the work/life in Schlumberger. I am one of the candidates who is shortlisted for a FET position for 2009 intake and after reading what Azhanblur wrote, I should know what to expect if I am given the chance to join Schlumberger. Hope my interview will go well.

ntg

This post has been edited by NX9: Dec 2 2008, 10:15 PM

Hello I have just joined this forum and I want to know how can I build a rig from 50 A4 sheets of paper. I have tried to google it but I don't know exactly what to look for. What am I allowed to use when trying to build the rig ? Am I allowed to use anything else beside those sheet of A4 paper ? Thank you for your answers.

P.S. If this is the aptitude test that I am going to face at Slb interview session then I am doomed because I don't know how I can make this. Please tell me how to build this and give me more details.

Hey bro,

Are you from engineering background? If yes, then just try to sit back and apply your basic engineering knowledge on this.

Good luck!

oil will finish in the earth one day..

Yeah... I am an engineer and right now I have two golf balls, until I get the rest of six until I reach eight balls I am trying to think on how to make that rig... so I am allowed to use only paper, no glue, I am not allowed to take some holes in the paper, right ?

P.S. There are only rumours that the oil is finishing in the world just to increase its price.

as long it dries up after you retire then it is fine.

when the day comes we will all be doomed.



I guess you need to find some origami technique to apply. Its still the same interview test eh.

I have the 8 golf balls, so I have to build a rig from a maximum of 50 A4 sheets of paper with a height of 1-1.50 metres, right ? No glue, no holes, no nothing, just the paper ? I wonder if this is still their ability test at the interview.

seriously, it's not that much important if you fail to build the rig and all that.Of course the questions then are easier to answer if you successfully did it.


p/s: it's not fun to spoil how to build the rigs. have to use your eng skills.

I have done it today. It has 105 cm and I have used 45 sheets of paper to make it. I can also try to do it of 148 cm ( and also be successful) if this is not enough but as far as I have understood from here it must have 100-150 cm. But right now my question is if they still have this test after all these years of having it. I can also attach some pictures of the rig I have done but... I don't want to take someone's satisfaction of building it by himself after thinking of how to do it.

please teach, it really sounds interesting!

Sorry, I can't do that. Try to figure it yourself. Can anyone tell me if the rig is ok if it has the height of 105 cm ?

oh yeah the rig needs to be 1m from the ground, total height at least 150cm I think?

can at least support 8 golf balls as well

Hello, I was just surfing lowyat and i found this interesting conversation. From what I understood I must build a rig out of 50 sheets of paper. But what I didn't get is the height....1m from the ground 150 cm total height? Please explain....Did you mean 1m at least 1.5m max?..or what..I want to build it for fun to see if I can do it.

You can build anything good but no good if you cannot explain how you've done it. Let me ask you something..
The purpose..can anybody tell me the purpose of this rig building? Yes its look nice, held the golf balls, stood more than a meter from ground..but why? Why they want us to build something like this?

if you can answer this and stood out, i'm pretty sure you'll get through even though you rig is a disaster.

zbang, try to build yourself with the paper.
Try to think of tripod style of a rig instead of 4 legged.

azhanblur, minimize the facilities cost to build a rig without neglecting the safety and purpose of the rig?

Not quite..slb is not a rig builder afterall

Here some insight;

1. Teamwork
2. Leadership
3. Planning
4. Execution
5. Presentation

Summary;

Its about planning for a project as a team then make decision. Cost, materials, time etc are all considered. Once decision is made, you have to make sure it'll work and not changed in the middle of the execution. See, in real world, once contract is agreed upon by client you can't just change/made amendment as you like. Do that, company will bare the loses.

yeah as I was saying earlier. it doesn't matter if you build the rig successfully, questions are easier to handle that's for sure.

but they want to see how you interacted during the process with your team and how you answer their questions.

i failed to build the rigs but I managed to get through until the third interview.

February may be my last month in schlumberger, as they are letting go many people this year and I'm certain that I'm next in line. It's gonna hurt like hell, after all those interviews, travelling...exit gonna seem to be easier but not that easy.. Life goes on..no matter how hurt it is..

So with that note, I'll still answer any questions regarding job/life here, I'll do my best to help but not as fast as usual tho..will be busy packing stuff

Good Luck for SLB wannabes...

they come to my uni and just able to enter the 3rd interview(last Interview) than they said sorry u'r fire...

I am sorry to hear that you will be leaving Slb azhanblur . What I don't understand is why they keep recruiting new people since they are making lists with people that will go from them.

Let go of people with high salary, then take in people and offer lower salary..genius.. Anyway, not leaving yet..I'm safe..for now..

This post has been edited by azhanblur: Jan 30 2009, 06:04 PM

Of course.What can Malaysians contribute for the MNCs that they don't have in their own country.
If you're into their R&D with their core secrets then they will maybe think twice.

But in Malaysia MNCs are just here to take advantage of cheap labour.

True,but they already make you sign a confidential contract..meaning if you ever expose their business secrets, you gonna get sue man... so they may never give a thought on that side at all.

Not just MNCs, all business are like that, imho..even kedai mamak are using cheap labor from india. We just have to learn how to survive if we want to continue working for others.

One way to stay way from this scenario..be a share holder...every time a company make some restructuring (or retrenching), most of the time their share price will go up..whose gonna profited from others suffering? Share holders...

Bro, read this.
Don't you think this is so true?
I feel if SLB is doing this, their current management is not bright.

Well, the truth is there's a discord between OFS (Oilfield Services), guys who make decisions based on the big picture & the respective departments (D&M, wireline, completions, artificial lift, dowell, etc).

Basically OFS are the ones who recruit ppl and will pay their salaries until they prove to be competent to do the job (i.e. break out), so for the respective departments, they are considered free labour. That's why the respective departments are so quick to fire those with not so good performance (maybe now also targetting those who just meet expectations), and yet OFS are still recruiting.

As for the paper tower thing, as long as you remember that triangles are the best form of support, 50 sheets is plenty of paper. I think my group's tower was more than 2m, but not everyone in my group was hired. And they just want to make sure you are the type who can work with others you barely know and can string a word or two explaining your design in understandable English.

Anyway, in the end you have to remember they are looking for management trainees - so you're expected to make presentations, bring out the best in your team, etc.

This post has been edited by azhanblur: Jan 31 2009, 12:48 AM

I've been there... now I am waiting for an email to come with an answer from them.