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Wellsite Engineer Trainee - Energy Technology (Graduate Role)

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. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act – how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. 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.

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As a Wellsite Engineer, you’ll be involved in every part of our business. From helping acquire essential data to planning long‑term well development, you’ll organize, run, and report operations in the field environment and assist specialists and other Engineers with key decisions. Your training will be hands‑on as you learn about the energy industry and become an expert in the various tools and services in your business line. You’ll be asked to learn a lot quickly, and you’ll be given responsibility and support to make your impact and start becoming a leader in our business.

• Perform operations, operate equipment, and be accountable for team wellsite performance, by the end of your training.
• Manage field operations, including engineering design, maintenance, job planning, and operational reporting.
• Learn the well construction process and understand the role of different service companies.
• Support engineers and specialists on‑site and help with essential duties, such as risk analysis.
• Effectively manage a crew and/or processes.
• Help prepare wellsite reports and post‑job debriefings.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement culture—across the business.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner able to use logic to solve problems.
• Be personally committed to continuous improvement.
• Evidence of leadership and teamwork skills.
• Theрып desire to work in at a wellsite environment and in a fast‑paced, dynamic business on high‑value, technically complex products/projects.
• The right to work in the UK.

• 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.

• Dynamic work environments
• Developing future leaders
• Borderless careers
• Women in STEM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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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.

Graduate Trainee • Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom