Great place to work , but shrinking/sinking ship on the downstream side. - Safety bp Employee Review

3.0
Feb 11, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

BP employs some very smart people. The culture is laid back with plenty of flexible working arrangements available. There are some great people that try to work common objectives.

Cons

The company is risk adverse. After the Texas City and Gulf disasters, there is no appetite to operate assets due to risk exposure. The downstream business is little more than a shell of what it used to be. The company's downsized structure means there really aren't any opportunities to grow. All downstream businesses are restructuring with substantial layoffs ahead for 2015. The company will most likely divest and exit the downstream business when the dust clears.

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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

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