BASF Operations in Port Arthur, TX - Process Technician BASF Employee Review

1.0
Sep 1, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

10 percent matching on 401K Highest hourly wage in the area was given after a mass exodus of operations technicians several years ago.

Cons

Pension, retirement health insurance and stock purchase program were all taken from employees while the corporation was making record profits. The mid and senior leadership is spiteful, dishonest and vindictive. The culture is toxic and one of the running jokes in Port Arthur is that management hates us. There are no plans to spend capital on anything of substance at the site. There is minimal training and blind loyalty is considered more important than ability, talent and knowledge. Targeting and bullying are common tactics by senior operations management. Fear and intimidation are the common drivers to keep employees in line. There is no voice for hourly technicians. Very little interaction is given by senior management and feedback is not appreciated, nor acted upon. Gift cards are given to contractors by management when an operator is caught making a mistake. This is a policy promoted by operations and maintenance senior leadership. The distrust and level of animosity has become unhealthy.

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Pros

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Cons

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