Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Business Unit - Anonymous employee bp Employee Review

1.0
Sep 28, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

excellent salary and benefits some truly knowledgable experts to work with state of art technology

Cons

only 5 options (time frame based) on 401K direction Utter and appalling disrespect by management towards employees has led to discouragement and low morale. Management is by quarter; this means necessary long-term expenditures (read maintenance, inspection, etc.) may be deferred. Focus on personal safety with ignorance about process safety Wonderful, people-oriented American managers have been replaced with uncaring Brits Do not seek employment here if you are female or a minority - you will not receive respect or opportunities Say no and you will be asked to leave; it is viewed as disrespecting authority; even politically correct questioning may lead to consequences

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5.0
Jun 24, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Supportive team environment with good learning opportunities and exposure to large-scale projects. Compensation and benefits are competitive, and the company offers strong brand recognition and career development resources.

Cons

Decision-making can be slow due to layers of management, and processes sometimes feel overly bureaucratic. Workload and priorities can shift quickly, which may create stress depending on the team.

4.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Its nice to work here. Depending on the team its laid back.

Cons

Have been facing lay offs and frequent organizational changes.

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