Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Occidental Petroleum?

Engineer (46) , Production Engineer (27) , Facilities Engineer (19) , Reservoir Engineer (19) , Financial Analyst (16) , Chemical Operator (15) , Process Engineer (15) , Geologist (14) , Administrative Assistant (13) , Intern (13) , Staff Accountant (13) , Accountant (12) , IT Consultant (12) , Operator (12) , IT Intern (11)

Question 1

Is Occidental Petroleum a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Occidental Petroleum has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,309 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 89% of employees would recommend working at Occidental Petroleum to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Occidental Petroleum have been left by employees working as Intern, Accountant and Production Engineer.

Question 2

Does Occidental Petroleum pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Occidental Petroleum employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Occidental Petroleum. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Occidental Petroleum?

Accepted Answer

89% of Occidental Petroleum employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Occidental Petroleum 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Occidental Petroleum?

Accepted Answer

Engineer (46), Production Engineer (27), Facilities Engineer (19), Reservoir Engineer (19), Financial Analyst (16), Chemical Operator (15), Process Engineer (15), Geologist (14), Administrative Assistant (13), Intern (13), Staff Accountant (13), Accountant (12), IT Consultant (12), Operator (12), IT Intern (11)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Occidental Petroleum according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Good benefits and 401k" ((in 184 reviews)); "Pay was good but not the hours" ((in 108 reviews)); "Great people in the office and group that I worked in." ((in 86 reviews)); "Great Work Life Balance and consideration of family needs" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great culture and company." ((in 46 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Occidental Petroleum according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Poor management Old ways of working Poor communication" ((in 53 reviews)); "Upper management is disorganized" ((in 24 reviews)); "Depending on where you are and who your manager is the experiences can be good or bad." ((in 22 reviews)); "No training or career progression to non locals" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and not just during close." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Occidental Petroleum layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Occidental Petroleum layoffs and their outlook for job security at Occidental Petroleum in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Occidental Petroleum locations?

Accepted Answer

Houston, Midland, Dallas, The Woodlands, Denver, Bakersfield, Ingleside, Wichita, Los Angeles, Geismar, Carlsbad, La Porte, Odessa, Long Beach, Niagara Falls, Kermit, Deer Park, Petrolia, Chicago, Denver City, Pasadena, Pecos, Platteville, Hobbs, Casper, Portland, South Houston, Levelland, Baton Rouge, Hahnville

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