Working at Schlumberger in Midland, TX: 13 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Midland, TX Area

"I work as a cable/motor technician at Schlumberger for 3yrs now. the company has diverse employees which creates a comfortable way of working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. the company creates a safe working environment and do take care of the employee's welfare."

"Learned a lot of skill sets while employed in this company. Could use some restructuring, but I think that is what they are doing right now. Good company overall with lots of opportunities when the industry is in good standing"

"I worked for SLB for a little over a year and learned so many things. The training and technical classes offered are unmatched. Also, I made many connections and friends while with the company; friends from all over the world!"

"Schlumberger was the first company I worked for after graduating from college. For being the world's largest oil servicing company, the company managed to have a small business feel at times and was an overall fun experience."

"I worked in SLB for more than a year, and what they tell you aout "Work hard, play hard" is complete and absolutely true. I used to work on average 120 hours a week, staying up 28-30 hours. The money compensation corresponds to the amount of hours you're working. Definitely a completely work-oriented lifestyle. Depending on your professional and personal goals, this might be the best or worst fit for you."

"Multinational company where you meet people all around the world. Excellent training program and has a strong career development program. Worked in a strong team delivering the best services to Clients on MWD & DD."

"I had an excellent experience with this company over the years. Made some wonderful lifelong friends. They are a top company in the field of Oil and Gas. With a large employee faction, they are considerate about job changes and relocations."

"I really enjoyed working for Schlumberger. I was recently laid off due to the downturn we are currently experiencing. One thing that I enjoyed about the company was how hard the people worked although this work seemed overwhelming. I did not like how there wasn't really that much of a work/life balance."

"I worked with Schlumberger for 3 years and it is a company where you can grow professionally and their work environment is great."

"Terrible."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Great pay and benefits. There is also a lot of opportunity to move up."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Understand you will not use a college degree and will work all the time. Recruiters lie a lot. It will pay a lot but you must sell you life and soul."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"The schedule is very hard because it is 12 days on and 2 days off. You are lucky if you get your 2 days off. The stress is terrible. A lot of it is because of management, but no one knows the rules but everyone expects you to follow them. The management here is very 2 faced and will do whatever they can to move up. They only care about work. They could care less about safety standards or people's well being. They also have canceled people's vacation because there is work that can be done. The job is stressful, dirty, physically demanding and requires long hours. It is doable with a supportive manager and crew."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Start being fair, follow the rules, and give employees a break. Also, stop playing favorites and get rid of the bad employees."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Training, travel, benefits, freedom out in the field. Technical, laptop."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ensure you get what you're told on PAPER before signing anything."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Anonymity, difficulty to transfer, terrible communication, lack of compassion, high amounts of employees quit or get fired."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better communication!"

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Learning opportunity."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be ready to do the dirty job and to do long hour job."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Stress and poor work environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Put less stress on employees."

"Very disappointed with short career at Schlumberger."

What do you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Challenge and fast pace learning of their operating systems."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Articulate your knowledge and experience with management types when interviewing."

What don't you like about working at Schlumberger?

"Management. I didn't receive proper quarterly evaluations. I was eventually fired after 18 months, not knowing specifically why from management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better communication with employees (reports) on performance."