Completions and Well intervention summer student Review

by Shell

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Very enjoyable placement, very good atmosphere.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Everyone was welcoming and eager to help. Anyone I asked was more than happy to have a chat over a coffee to explain the complex detail of a job, product or procedure. The work I carried out was well received and the recommendations I made are being acted on.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • The internship was designed to assess your ability to perform with as little guidance as possible to see how you conduct your own work. I however did receive timely guidance when I requested it at little or no detriment to my own ability to guide my own work.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Really could have done with an extra week at the end to properly wrap things up and hand over to project managers.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • For the first project I joined near to its completion therefore I was in a more of a support role the main project engineer however on the second project I was in total control and therefore totally responsible for its success or failure.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • During my placement I used a lot of the analytical and mathematical skills I learnt at university. The internship has re-affirmed to me the importance of being organised structured and most of all safe in every aspect of my work.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was a very hardworking and conscientious office though there were a few real good personalities.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well organised, managed to complete to assigned projects and a week in Holland.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • At no cost to myself I was shown around various well sites in Holland. This helped improve my understanding of the operations carried out as part of well intervention.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Upon completion of my placement I received a job offer in a department and role that I will relish.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Made some real friends, travelled a bit and took in a couple of festivals. have since been in touch with a few of them.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Was reasonably priced.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Aberdeen nightlife was quite good; everything is in walking distance (almost)

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Social clubs had a few free BBQ's and Free bars and free cinema evenings. The department also had a golf and spa day.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

September 2009

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