Field Engineer

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 ABOUT SCHLUMBERGER
ABOUT SCHLUMBERGER
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) is the leading oilfield services
company supplying technology, project management, and information
solutions that optimize performance for customers working in the
international oil and gas industry.

Reflecting our belief that diversity spurs creativity, collaboration,

and understanding of customers' needs, we employ over 100,000
people of more than 140 nationalities working in 80 countries.
Schlumberger had an annual revenue of USD $22.7 billion in 2009.

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Schlumberger is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHAT IS A FIELD ENGINEER?
Do you want to work with some of the world s most advanced technology as an

WHAT IS A FIELD ENGINEER?

engineer today? Do you want to prepare for a career as a manager in the near
future? Does the thought of sitting in a cubicle all day sound terribly dull?
Schlumberger is a recognized technology leader providing products, services Like no other job on Earth
and solutions to the oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industry .

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ACTION

The Schlumberger Field Engineer position is a demanding, sometimes physical job
involving complex technology utilized to optimize solutions for our clients. The
information and services the Field Engineer provides help clients locate, evaluate,
and produce oil and gas reservoirs more efficiently .
As a Field Engineer you will be completely responsible for all aspects of the
Schlumberger operation at the job site, be it a seismic vessel, an offshore oil rig,
or a desert land rig.
Schlumberger recruits where we work, which is virtually anywhere oil and gas are
found. Field Engineers are given a great deal of independence and responsibility
early in their careers and must have a high degree of self-sufficiency .
The job requires the ability to work under pressure and thrive in a variety of
outdoor, 24-hour work environments. A sense of adventure is a must!
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? FIELD ENGINEER CAREER PATH

Schlumberger is looking for individuals who

seek challenges, are self-motivated, and have a Unlimited Opportunities
high energy level to apply for the Field Engineer
position. Leave the business suit behind: our
dress code is coveralls, hardhat, steel-toed
boots, and safety glasses!

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Technical Marketing and Sales Personnel Operations Management
BASIC REQUIREMENTS ARE:

n Bachelors or masters degree in the

following disciplines:
n Chemical Engineering General Field Engineer Up to 2 years
n Electrical Engineering
n Mechanical Engineering
Senior Engineer
n Industrial Engineering
n Civil Engineering and others
Field Engineer 30-36 months
n Strong academic record
n
Trainee
Valid Drivers License and a clean driving
record
n The legal right to work in your country of
residence Orientation

To apply, view video testimonials, or find

additional information, please visit us online at After following an initial 30-36 month Structured Career Development Path, Field Engineers spend up to two
careers.slb.com years in the field as a General Field Engineer. Field Engineers can then move into a variety of different jobs over
the course of their career with Schlumberger.
SOME QUESTIONS WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT ASK: for advancement into a variety of management, leave, dual-career couple support, telecommuting,
technical, marketing, and personnel roles, to name webinars, and video-conferencing to minimize
Q: What are the living and working conditions like? a few. business travel.

A: Working close to our customers means that you will Q: How is diversity put into action at Schlumberger? Q: Does the company sponsor degrees in higher
work in a variety of environments. Living conditions range education for employees?
A: We recruit where we work and we have an
from remote villages in the desert to large capital cities.
active program to recruit and promote women in A: We encourage and support advanced technical
Wherever you work, you will be connected through the
the organization. Today, as a result of this initiative, and management degrees based on business
Schlumberger intranet to a global network providing
our company has a diverse mix of executives needs. We have partnerships with several
support and sharing knowledge.
drawn from over 140 nationalities. Every person universities that provide formal degree programs
Q: What about the work schedule? has the same opportunity to reach the very top for our employees.
levels of Schlumberger.
A: This is not a typical Monday to Friday, 9-5 job. The work Q: How does Schlumberger approach corporate
is technically demanding and hours are long for Field Q: How do Schlumberger salaries and benefits responsibility or sustainable development?
Engineers. The work schedule varies depending on compare to those of other companies?
customer requirements. They can spend days or weeks on A: Schlumberger maintains the position that, while
A: Our goal is to attract and retain the best people its primary responsibility is to its owners, it has
assignments. However we recognize the need for rest and
from around the world, and to do so we provide responsibilities as an employer, a client, a supplier
days off.
competitive packages in the markets and and as a member of the communities in which it
Q: What possibilities exist for transfers and international industries in which we work. This is achieved operates. Whilst enabling the supply of safe and
through a variety of cash-based and deferred affordable energy is a critical contribution to social

FAQS
assignments?
benefits combinations. We also recognize and economic development, Schlumberger also
A: Career moves in Schlumberger can vary widely. They may individual contributions and reward personal contributes by creating jobs, recruiting where we
represent advancement along the same job path or involve a performance through expanding international live and work, paying taxes, investing in
change in business segment, function, or geographic careers, stock option awards and other financial educational infrastructure, sharing knowledge and
location. Throughout their careers, Schlumberger employees incentives. best practices in a variety of fields of expertise,
benefit from opportunities to take on a variety of assignments investing in research and development, and
for professional and personal growth. Schlumberger gains by Q: How do I balance work and family life?
participating actively in industry practice and
having broadly diverse and experienced teams working policy development. Schlumberger also
A: We believe a good balance between work and
throughout the world with great energy and enthusiasm. This contributes through community outreach centered
family life is healthy. Some of the programs we
continual knowledge-sharing accelerates the development of on the theme of education.
provide include generous vacation allowances,
our people and enriches our ability to serve our customers.
sponsored fitness programs, personal development
Q: What is the timing and duration of the training
program?
A: Field Engineers spend between 4-5 years working in the Exceptional challenge... Unparalleled opportunity
field, starting with 30-36 months in a structured training
program, followed by up to two years as a stand-alone Field
Engineer. This experience prepares the Field Engineer
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