The Shell Graduate Programme equips you with the essential tools to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your full potential through a combination of on-the-job training, formal education, job rotations, and personalized coaching.

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States: Texas, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey  

Cities: Houston, San Diego, Deer Park, Geismar, New Orleans, Norco, Monaca, Sewaren, Galena Park

Start months for the Graduate Programme are February and August of 2026.

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What you’ll be doing

You will showcase your capacity to analyse situations and propose purposeful solutions that align with the company’s strategic goals - adaptability to changing environments, learner mindset, drive to deliver results - and collaborate and nurture relationships as you work effectively with a diverse team.  

You will work with experienced colleagues and will share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will provide you with the support you need to grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start.

This posting covers all Shell graduate programmes: 

• Commercial 

• Technical 

• Trading & Supply  

• Functions: Information Digital Technologies, HR (Human Resources), C&P (Contracting & Procurement) and Finance 

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We are looking for a candidate who thrives on new challenges and embraces innovation. You should be confident in your ability to absorb information, analyze problems, make objective decisions, and generate original ideas. The ideal candidate will possess the drive and resilience to achieve goals, the flexibility to collaborate effectively within a team, and the credibility to influence others. Being open to alternative perspectives and views is essential, using them to refine ideas and outcomes.  

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To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Programme :
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• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.    

• You are required to have graduated prior to your first day at Shell.    

• To be eligible for the Shell Graduate Program, you should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience.

• You must have a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.20

• You are required to upload a copy of your most recent transcript, as part of your application.

• Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee, temporary resident, or an individual who possesses valid work authorization. Individuals with temporary visas (H-1, H-2, J-1, F-1, etc.) or who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

• In some instances, we are able to provide work authorization sponsorship for PhD and Master’s candidates in certain disciplines.