Become A Part Of Shell’s Maritime
Expertise,
And Help Fuel The World.
Working for Shell connects you with a global shipping tradition that spans over 100 years.
Since launching its fi rst ship in 1892, Shell has been transporting massive quantities of crude
oil, refined products and liquefi ed natural gas around the world by sea, fuelling industry,
communities and individuals alike.
 As a company at the forefront of the transportation
of liquefied natural gas by sea, Shell operates one
of the largest and most diverse fleets of liquefied
natural gas carriers in the industry, delivering
more than a quarter of the world’s LNG.
Join us as a Deck (Navigational) or Engineer
Cadet and you will be studying towards
an internationally recognised Certificate of
Competency as well as a Foundation Degree in
either Nautical Sciences or Marine Engineering.
During your training you will have the opportunity
to work onboard ships within our fleet operating
worldwide and as a cadet on our programme we
will cover your course fees.
Safety of our personnel is of the
highest priority in all operations.
Safety-related training is an
integral part of working with Shell.
You will learn to care for yourself
and your colleagues alike, such
that safety becomes second
nature.
Once qualified, you will join one
of Shell’s vessels as an officer,
with responsibility for the safety,
security and maintenance of ships
and cargoes worth hundreds of
millions of dollars.
 Profile Of Engineer Officer
Simon Mills
“As a child I used to listen with
excitement at the stories my dad
told me of when he was at sea. It
was these that put me on the path
to becoming a marine engineer.
My first three years with Shell
were spent learning the industry
and gaining the experience and
knowledge required before I
could become a qualified marine engineer. These three years turned
out to be better than I had ever imagined with the course including
much more than just lectures. I spent a large amount of time in the
workshops learning many practical skills, fire fighting in the mock up
engine room and rescue boat courses.
However one of the best parts of my training were the trips to sea.
My first trip will probably remain the most memorable due to the
combination of first time nerves and the worldwide trading pattern.
This all meant that at a young age I was not only working on a
ship bigger than I had ever imagined but I was visiting ports in
Europe, Australia, Japan and China. The highlight of the trip was the
ship’s refit period where we spent a month in Singapore watching
the engine room and deck equipment being stripped down and
overhauled. A 100,000 tonne tanker in a drydock is not something
you see every day!
At the end of my Cadetship I was promoted to an Engineer Officer.
This was a slightly daunting yet exciting step, but once I had settled
in, I found the work and the voyages incredibly satisfying. I continued
working as an engineer for a few trips but found the urge to continue
my education.
I went to Plymouth University where I studied to gain an honours
degree in Marine Technology. Thankfully this move did not mean the
end of my time with Shell as they allowed me to take a career break
and provided me with the opportunity to return to sea during my
vacation periods. I have now completed my degree and I am back
with the company full time, focusing on progressing within the fleet
and hopefully even shore-side thanks to the opportunities available
within Shell.
So far Shell has provided me with a career that has included travel
all over the world on a range of product, LNG and crude oil tankers.
They have provided
encouragement
and assistance in
gaining high levels of
industry recognised
qualifications and due
to the immense size of
the Shell Group, I have
no doubt Shell will
provide me with many
career paths in the
future.” |
Shell Trading
What We Offer
Shell is constantly looking to recruit the highest
quality candidates whose training we will fund. We
offer an extremely competitive salary of more than£24,000 on qualification, 21 days of leave earned
for every month spent on board ship, a Group
share purchase plan and further opportunities
for supported distance learning, as well as
opportunities to work in many of Shell’s offices around the world for suitable candidates.
As your career progresses, so too do the rewards.
A Captain on one of our liquefied gas carriers earns
nearly £60,000 a year, with 28 days leave per month
served on board.
Shell is currently recruiting candidates for a
September 2007 start at one of the UK’s leading
maritime training centres. A mathematical bias to
your qualifications is essential, both for Deck and
Engineering disciplines requiring candidates to have
studied A-level or equivalent Maths or Physics.
For further details, please either visit our website
at www.shell.com/shipping/careers or contact
our Recruitment Team at ssmlcadets@shell.com or on +44 (0) 1624 821515. |
