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SONATRACH
3.8
based on 116 Reviews

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Company Summary
SONATRACH is a state-owned Algerian company engaged in comprehensive oil and gas operations, covering exploration to marketing solutions.
Overall Rating
3.8/5
based on 116 reviews

3% below
industry average

Highly rated for 
Job security

Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary
Work Policy

Rotational Shift
61% employees reported

Strict timing
73% employees reported

Within country
38% employees reported

Day shift
82% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
21 employees reported
Free meal
20 employees reported
Health insurance
18 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
13 employees reported
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About SONATRACH
Founded in1963 (62 yrs old)
India Employee Count1-10
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersAlgiers, Algeria
Office Locations
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Websitesonatrach.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Sonatrach (Société Nationale pour la Recherche, la Production, le Transport, la Transformation, et la Commercialisation des Hydrocarbures s.p.a.) is an Algerian government-owned company formed to exploit the hydrocarbon resources of the country. Its diversified activities cover all aspects of the Oil & Gas industry chain. Upstream (E&P), Midstream (Transport) and Downstream (Marketing, Refining, and Petchems).
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SONATRACH Ratings
based on 116 reviews
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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3.8
Job security
3.6
Work-life balance
3.6
Skill development
3.4
Company culture
3.4
Work satisfaction
3.0
Salary
2.9
Promotions
SONATRACH is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 116 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Overall Rating | 3.8/5 based on 116 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 397 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 17.6k reviews | 3.8/5 based on 468 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security | ![]() No highly rated category | Job security Skill development Work-life balance | Work-life balance Salary |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | - | Hybrid 54% employees reported | Work from office 79% employees reported | Hybrid 93% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 4 women | 3.3 Average rated by 40 women | 3.8 Good rated by 1.2k women | 3.9 Good rated by 118 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 87 men | 3.7 Good rated by 332 men | 4.0 Good rated by 15.4k men | 3.7 Good rated by 333 men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.6 Good | 4.1 Good | 3.6 Good |
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SONATRACH Salaries
SONATRACH salaries have received with an average score of 3.0 out of 5 by 116 employees.
Mechanical Engineer
(4 salaries)

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₹1 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr
Algeria
(2 salaries)

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₹9.1 L/yr - ₹11.7 L/yr
Instrument Engineer
(2 salaries)

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₹1.2 L/yr - ₹1.5 L/yr
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
(2 salaries)

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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr
Commissioning Manager
(1 salaries)

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₹11.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Shift Supervisor
(1 salaries)

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₹0.5 L/yr - ₹0.6 L/yr
Design Engineer
(1 salaries)

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₹18.7 L/yr - ₹23.9 L/yr
Maintenance Manager
(1 salaries)

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₹9.9 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
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₹18 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(1 salaries)

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₹25.2 L/yr - ₹32.2 L/yr
SONATRACH Interview Questions
A Drilling Supervisor was asked Q. How many types of horizontal wells are there?
A Drilling Supervisor was asked Q. How do you perform a pressure test on a BOP?
A Drilling Supervisor was asked Q. How do you know when the drill bit is out of the rig?
A DCS Panel Operator was asked Q. How do we stabilize the regeneration column?
A DCS Panel Operator was asked Q. Description of the facility process
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SONATRACH FAQs
When was SONATRACH founded?
SONATRACH was founded in 1963. The company has been operating for 62 years primarily in the Oil & Gas sector.
Where is the SONATRACH headquarters located?
SONATRACH is headquartered in Algiers.
How many employees does SONATRACH have in India?
SONATRACH currently has approximately 8 employees in India.
Does SONATRACH have good work-life balance?
SONATRACH has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated SONATRACH 4 or above, while 31% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read SONATRACH work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is SONATRACH good for career growth?
Career growth at SONATRACH is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 31% employees rated SONATRACH 3 or below on promotions / appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading SONATRACH reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in SONATRACH?
Working at SONATRACH comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, salary & benefits and work satisfaction, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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