Military Veterans

At Shell, we consider military experience to be a valuable asset.  We appreciate the expertise and life experiences you have earned, and also the sacrifices you and your families have made. 

We understand how skills learned in the military, such as leadership, teamwork, and commitment can translate into successful careers in civilian life, and prepare you for a career at Shell. 

Many of our current employees with experience in the US Armed Forces have found challenging, rewarding careers at Shell, across the US and worldwide.

Thank you for serving our country.  At Shell, you can help tackle a new task-solving the world's energy challenge.

Candidates with a military background have found success at Shell in positions including, but not limited to:

• Completions Engineers
• Project Managers
• Facilities Managers
• Health & Safety Personnel
• IT Technicians
• Finance Officers

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with military experience who have a degree in Engineering, Finance, IT, or HSSE.

The first step towards joining Shell is to look through our current job openings in the U.S. or if you do have a degree, search for jobs here.

Testimonials from ex-military Shell employees

"Working at Shell has been an unbelievable opportunity for me.  It's exciting working for a company at the forefront of the energy challenge.  Shell has allowed me to use the technical aspects of my education, as well as the skills I picked up in the military.

Shell challenges me every day, pushing for new ideas to meet the challenges we face as a company. The skills that I developed in the military have directly contributed to my success at Shell.

First of all, leadership is important to perform well at Shell,  be it direct or indirect. Secondly, discipline is a must have.  Third, willingness for change to improve the way we do things is vital.

Finally, handling time-critical situations is very important.  All of these skills I learned in the Air Force have directly impacted my success here at Shell.

Mickey Battle
Integrated Activity Planner
EP-AMERICA

"I especially like working at Shell because my abilities as a leader have been utilized with an understanding that I do not have an industry-specific technical background.

Every leader and manager within the company is willing to work with me and my peers  to develop the requisite knowledge.  Also, the networking groups which include experienced hires, cultural and ethnic-based groups and prior military groups, helped me transition from military to civilian.

I work in the Unconventional Oil Group and my military experience directly translates to my current job.  My team is implementing new technology in undeveloped areas to do something that's never been done before.

Knowing how to coordinate efforts and work with atypical materials, in a new area with people I know little about, directly relates to my job at Shell.  I think one of the benefits of being a military hire is working with people from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds to achieve one goal.

Shell is an international company operating all over the world.  Working overseas in the military, being on a coalition team, and even leading a military unit consisting of people from a variety of backgrounds, all prepared me for working at Shell."

Lisa A. Jaster , Project Engineer
Sepco-EP America

"I've had an incredible first year working at Shell.  From day one, the team welcomed and challenged me to use all of my skills, including my education and military experience, to accomplish tough and rewarding challenges.

Shell used an organized and efficient program with both classroom training and real-world experience to quickly bring me up the learning curve, while at the same time using my strengths from the military to immediately add value to the team.  Shell provides me with a great work/life balance and also challenges me to be my best every day.

I was able to leverage my experience in project management and leading large groups of people, to immediately impact a multi-million dollar project.  Shell is looking for motivated, organized and experienced leaders to make a difference from day one.  Military officers fit that bill perfectly."

Brian A. Pugh
SubSea Completions Engineer
Shell International Exploration and Production Inc.