Field Engineer Trainee

Job Title

Graduate Field Engineer

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do – it is a business imperative. Our long-standing commitment to national and cultural diversity fosters a way of working that is global in outlook yet local in practice, and this permeates every layer of the Company, including every level of management.

With our 80 Technology centre's and 4 Research centre's around the world we are continuously developing new tools and services to keep us at the forefront of our industry and to meet the challenges of our industry.

More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!

Location:

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom UK.

Job Summary

Graduate Engineers play a crucial role in a company's growth by becoming its future managers and technical leaders. This position requires the holder to develop skills in product knowledge, leadership, customer interaction, and delivering all aspects of the Engineering scope of supply accurately and promptly. As a Graduate Engineer, you will have opportunities to obtain professional membership with an institution. You will learn the business from the ground up, and become a skilled and confident specialist in the sector.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties

During the training program, your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
• Execute service delivery to the customer.
• Participate in job risk analysis and continual improvement programs.
• Develop customer contacts to promote company products and services.
• Ensure company and regulatory standard compliance by implementing the Compliance Assessment Tool (CAT), self-assessments, and well site inspections.
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
• Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
• Maintain the required safety training.

Qualifications

• BS or MS: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Petroleum Engineering (other closely related degrees considered) of a 2:2 standard or above.
• Be globally mobile.
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business on high-value, technically complex products/projects.
• The right to work in the UK.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Be able to choose and initiate action.
• Be passionate about learning and research.
• Be eager to deliver results and meet demands.
• Remain positive during pressures, setbacks, and fast-paced environments.

If this role is of interest to you and you are eager to learn more then we strongly encourage you to apply. We can then discuss how you will help shape and grow SLB moving forward.

Why, as a graduate, should you join us

• Dynamic work environments

The strength of our culture means you’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive work environment. We offer hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days to achieve the right work-life balance and allotted time for participating in volunteering and sustainability efforts.

• Developing future leaders

Become part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organization and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team who began their careers with us.

• Borderless careers

Our career-building approach means you’ll have dedicated systems and an open, honest dialogue with managers and HR, helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions, functions and businesses.

• Women in STEM

Diversity is a key part of our success, and we have focused on gender balance for nearly 25 years. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed.

• Industry-Leading Equipment

Engage with cutting-edge technology positioned at the forefront of the industry, contributing to pioneering advancements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• We offer private healthcare for employees and their families.
• Subsidised dental care.
• We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
• Generous private employee-funded pension contributions.
• Income protection scheme and life insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We have multiple internal employee resources groups, mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.

Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.

Flexible working

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

Certifications and awards

• We are proudly recognized as a disability-confident, committed level employer.
• The Disability Equality Index awarded us the title of "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" in 2023.
• Ranked among LinkedIn's "top companies in the UK for career development" for 2024.
• Proud members of Business Disability Inn and the Valuable 500 initiative.
• Proudly ranked 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor for overall employee benefits.
• Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 overall on Indeed.

Still want to know more about SLB?

Why not follow some of these useful links below to learn more about us directly from some of our employees?

• Our People - hear our stories
• Our Stories - women in STEM

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. #SLB