Field Engineer
United Kingdom, Portlethen
Other
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. 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.
More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!
If you would like to know more, please visit our website at https://www.slb.com/
Location:
Aberdeen, Scotland
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.
- The desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business on high-value, technically complex products/projects.
- Advance and professional English and French.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
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.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
- Income protection scheme and life insurance.
- Multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.
Why, as a graduate, should you join us
- Developing future leaders.
Become a part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organisation and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team 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 and functions.
- 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.
Certifications and Awards:
- We achieved a top score on the 2025 Disability Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.
- Proud member of Business Disability Inn and 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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We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.
Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.
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