LyondellBasell reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,110 total reviews)
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Peter Vanacker

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

LyondellBasell has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LyondellBasell employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Apr 15, 2013

Interesting Experiment

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Pros

It is an interesting experiment to experience. If you don't have an engineering degree, but want "engineer" as a title, this is the company to work for. They have started using 2 year vocational grads as plant engineers simply because they can't fill the roles with 4 year engineers. There is also plenty of work since only about 50% of the positions are filled. It is also a very diverse work force. There are engineers from places like Mumbai, Trinidad, Thailand, etc. that management has recruited to come over on work visas. Guessing the mystery bonus has gotten to be an interesting game as well. The phrase "at managements descretion" is used often.

Cons

The HR people come-and-go so quickly it is difficult to remember their names. You may have as much higher education study as your doctor but don't expect to be treated that way. You receive ethical training annually, performance reviews quarterly, and monthly reports better include how much money your saving. Remember your bonus is "at managements descretion".

2.0
Jun 1, 2022
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Pros

Solid benefits, fancy office with hybrid work option

Cons

Terrible work life balance, you will work the loading of 2-3 individuals without compensation, elders garbage dump on recent college grads, 75% of promotions have no or minimal pay increase, have to do much "networking" to be pursued for new role, Most ppl leave within 3 years due to being poorly treated and overworked by management. Dress code very strict. White collar approach to all.

2.0
Nov 6, 2019

Greener grass?

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Pros

Pay. -Start at $27.71 - 1st qualification $33 and change -2nd qual $35 and change -3rd qual $41 -4th qual $45 and change (topped out)

Cons

No real pension (3k for every yr served till retirement) Batch process is not the way to go if you can choose. (Look for continuous). Non union (is this a con?) Point system if late, sick, car trouble have to leave early, etc. 3pts = Hr meeting. 4pts=termination in a rolling yr. Ex: - call in sick .5pts (dr. Note doesn't matter) Leave early .5pts Late for any reason .5pts Call in 1 day that's a full point Call in for a full set that's 2pts You cant transfer to another location in the company. The only movement allowed is up. If you finish a degree in something that is not considered by management as a lateral move. You are better off quitting and reapplying (who would do that?)

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