Frequently Asked Questions

SLB (SLB: NYSE) is a technology company that partners with customers to access energy. Our people, representing over 160 nationalities, are providing leading digital solutions and deploying innovative technologies to enable performance and sustainability for the global energy industry. With expertise in more than 120 countries, we collaborate to create technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

We employ approximately 85,000 people of more than 160 nationalities operating in over 120 countries. SLB does not have a 'nationality' which describes its culture but operates in a truly global fashion throughout the world.

We are the world’s leading provider of technology for reservoir characterization, drilling, production, and processing to the global energy industry.

SLB is an equal employment 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. One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our workforce, with men and women of many nationalities and backgrounds working together and sharing common objectives. As a company, we encourage fair employment practices worldwide and offer equal opportunities to all our employees. We also try to take family considerations into account in any decisions about personnel matters or assignments..

Safety is a core priority for SLB. We embrace a safety mindset and build it into how we work. That is why we were able to take a proactive approach to COVID-19 outbreak response, quickly implementing a comprehensive outbreak management plan and adapting our work practices. Our impact does not stop at the site or the office door—we also have initiatives that are contributing to the safety of the people in the communities where we live and work. You can find out more about our outbreak response here.

In 2020 we launched SLB New Energy to explore new businesses in low-carbon or carbon-neutral energy technologies. Our approach is to apply our domain expertise in areas adjacent to our existing activities and use our global footprint and execution platform to deliver at scale. We are using partnership models and our experience in technology industrialization to expand into energy verticals beyond oil and gas. Our diverse New Energy portfolio includes ventures in geothermal and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS)—where we bring decades of project experience to a growing market—and geoenergy, clean hydrogen, and lithium, where we work on breakthrough technologies for new markets.

The energy industry is changing, and SLB's vision is to define and drive high performance, sustainably. As a leading energy service company, responsible environmental and social stewardship is an integral part of the way we operate. We call our approach to sustainability Global Stewardship. This includes addressing opportunities and risks associated with the energy transition and climate change; protecting the environment; investing in and engaging with our workforce and the communities where we and our customers live and work; and promoting diversity and inclusion and safeguarding human rights.

We look to three core values that guide the decisions we make as we pursue our ambitions: We value People, because our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. We value Technology, because our passion for exploring enables us to solve the world's energy challenges. We value Performance, because together we deliver outstanding results to build a sustainable future.

Sustainability can’t just be an add-on. It has to run deep through our strategy and be a fundamental part of how we operate. It’s a long-term journey, and our transition to net zero is only the beginning. Our sustainability focus has three priorities: climate action, people, and nature. Our global scale means that we can put these priorities into practice on the ground in every community where we operate, so the positive impact is tangible and cumulative. View our sustainability report to learn more.

One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our workforce, with people of many nationalities and backgrounds working together and sharing common objectives. SLB does not have a 'nationality' that describes its culture but operates in a truly global manner throughout the world. As a company, we encourage fair employment practices worldwide and offer equal opportunities to all our employees.

We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do—it is a business imperative. Employees are expected to treat one another professionally, with mutual respect, trust, and individual dignity. They must also display respect when interacting with customers, contractors, and others involved in our operations, including members of local communities. SLB does not tolerate any discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, religion, marital status, or union membership. We need our people to understand and apply our standards in their day-to-day behaviors. In 2022, we refreshed our company-wide Professionalism and Respect in the Workplace training program. This included the addition of new leadership messages reinforcing our values, conduct and behaviors expected from all our people in day-to-day business activities, as well as additional practical scenarios to combat incorrect behaviors in the workplace. The training also re-emphasized the means available to all to report an allegation, whether for contractors, clients, partners or employees, through internal and external channels. The program is available in multiple languages.

We are committed to providing a dynamic working environment where talent can flourish. Our employee resource groups are essential to gathering feedback, improving engagement on diversity and inclusion topics, and driving action at a local level. Our employee resource groups include: Connect Women, an internal SLB networking community of approximately 7,000 members, in which women and men exchange ideas, promote gender equality, and support career progression. Another internal networking group, Men for Change, seeks to engage men to become advocates of gender diversity and inclusion. Black Organization for Leadership & Diversity (BOLD) seeks to advance a work culture in which employees of African descent feel valued, empowered, and given opportunities to develop and contribute their full potential with a foundation focused on recruitment, retention and career advancement. ThisAbility is a community to empower people with visible or non-visible disabilities, health conditions, and care givers. LGBT+ & Allies mission is to foster a culture in which all people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or sex diverse, are respected as equals celebrated as individuals and free to be their authentic selves at work and beyond.

We need to support employees to live their best lives. Our Live Well program was launched with the vision for SLB employees to be the healthiest and happiest people in our industry. Our mission is to provide a positive environment for people to flourish and for business to thrive. The Live Well program takes a preventive approach to reducing serious adverse health outcomes such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and debilitating mental health conditions. The program seeks to engage our people on the management of their own health risks, and utilizes Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and Behavioral Science (BeScience) disciplines, enabling a continuous reduction in health risks. Each of our geographies is responsible for implementing a localized health and wellbeing program comprising health training, nutritional guidance, access to mental health resources, smoking cessation support, exercise opportunity, medical screening for employees, health communication plan, medical data management and digital health applications, and audit and compliance measures. In addition, building on the foundation of mindfulness practice, our Unlock Your Power program focuses on developing emotional intelligence, helping attendees to develop better self-awareness, manage stress at individual and team level and create the conditions for personal growth, increased creativity, collaboration and psychological safety.

Our university engagement initiatives play a key role in our talent acquisition and sustainability strategies. We collaborate with hundreds of universities from all over the world to support education and research in STEM subjects, while attracting talented diverse graduates of local universities from the countries in which we work. We also select certain institutions for our University Ambassador Program, through which we assign a senior-level SLB manager as an Ambassador to an institution for recruiting, research, community outreach, and technology transfer opportunities. Today the number of Ambassador Universities has grown to about 70, selected based on several criteria, including their educational rankings (nationally or internationally), their research capacity especially relevant to advancing the science and technology of our sector, as well as their economic and social impact, nationally, regionally and globally. In addition, through our Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) program, we work with universities to drive innovation for the energy transition and decarbonization of industry through sponsoring graduate and post graduate work, university energy innovation days and global energy forums.

We believe that high-quality training is fundamental to both your success and the success of our business. When you join SLB as a trainee, you'll initially follow a structured development program, which lasts three to five years depending on the role. No matter what your background, we ensure you have the right training to develop quickly and advance in your role. The program blends technical, safety, personal development, business and managerial courses, and on-the-job validated training courses.

Yes. In a company of approximately 85,000 employees in 120 countries, there are always opportunities to advance; whether you want to stay on a technical career path or move into other areas—or to another country—there are almost endless projects to get stuck into.

Depending on which area of the business you are working in it will differ. However, SLB lifestyle certainly is not for everyone! In any job, there can be long hours, sometimes away from home. If you are a field engineer or specialist, you will be away from home a lot. No matter where you are, there is always pressure to perform! You can ave a closer look at a day in the life of SLB here.

You could be working in your own country, or abroad, in +45 DegC in a desert, or -45 DegC in the arctic. There are also opportunities to work onshore or offshore. When you apply for a job you will initially be contacted by the recruiter working in the country that you are based.

We recruit for a wide variety of roles; including fresh out and experienced professionals positions. All career opportunities can be found on the Early Careers, Experienced Roles, and Former Military sections of our careers website.

Yes. We offer rewarding and immersive internships across our organization. More information can be found on the Early Careers page.

We believe in ongoing development opportunities for all employees throughout their careers. Depending on your previous experience and the role you join us in, we will provide appropriate training to ensure you have the competencies to achieve your maximum potential in the role. In general, experienced hires are not required to go through a specific structured learning and development program.

This is very dependent on your location and can vary. When you attend interview, your recruiter will be able to provide further information.

*Note: To apply for a job on our site you will have to create a simple 2-step account. For the best user experience, we suggest you create your account before beginning your search so your process will not be interrupted. Review our available positions and decide which one is right for you. If you’ve already created an account and received your verification email, you can apply and submit. If not, complete the register for an account process, receive your verification email, then return to the selection and submit your application. Either way, you will receive a confirmation email and will be contacted if a suitable role becomes available. Guidance on the application process can be found on the Early Careers, Experienced Roles, and Former Military sections of our careers website.

Please note that candidates are advised to only apply for one position at a time. If you have already applied for a position and wish to apply for another, please first opt out of your initial selection by logging into your account.

Please view the qualifications section of your chosen position.

We do not accept speculative applications. Please check back regularly and apply when a suitable position becomes available.

Recruitment fraud from groups pretending to be SLB—or claiming to represent SLB—may be sent in a variety of formats, including e-mail, text, social media, and letter. Please be vigilant and aware of fraudulent activity. If you are unsure a communication you have received is genuine, please review additional guidance

Please fill in the feedback form, which can be found here.

This is subject to local regulation. However, candidates can use the ‘opt out’ option when accessing the candidate portal (by clicking on the link ‘My SLB Career’). By doing this, all the data submitted is automatically deleted.

The recruiting team will do their utmost to review your application as soon as possible. You can view the status of your application by logging into your account.

All candidates will be advised about the state of their application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback at the application stage.

Yes, we believe in a culture where everyone is valued and respected for their knowledge and experience. If you require any adjustments to our recruiting processes to help you perform at your best, please let our recruiters know. We’d be happy to work with you.

As part of our continuing commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, SLB has a policy of hiring and promoting individuals based on ability and potential, and without regard to those facts that have no bearing on the execution of job responsibilities. SLB takes affirmative action steps to employ and advance females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. To enable us to meet government reporting requirements, we request that you complete this personal data form. Any information that you choose to provide will not be considered by us for employment purposes and will be treated as personal and confidential. We request this information in an effort to measure the effectiveness of outreach and recruitment efforts. The U.S. government defines the self-identification categories used to survey gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and veteran status. SLB is required to use government-defined categories for reporting purposes. We recognize that the government-defined options to choose from within these categories may be incomplete and may not reflect each person’s identity. We acknowledge that language and how people describe their identities can vary for each person and may change over time. For now, government reporting requires information on gender, race/ethnicity, disability, & veteran status—even though not everyone will agree with the questions or the available categories. Provision of this information is VOLUNTARY and your refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be kept in a CONFIDENTIAL file, separate from other hiring credentials. It will only be used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Your cooperation is appreciated. For US, click here to view PDF survey form.