Pros
Good compensation, benefits package and bonus structure. Smaller office as far as number of employees is a nice benefit even though Vallourec is a larger company. Good travel opportunities from time to time because of the many regions and countries the company does business in. For the most part a great group of employees. As a whole the company is very close to being a GREAT place to work. A few tweaks could turn the direction around and make it a gem in the oil industry.
Cons
Management is strong in believing in top down management which results in employees that actually do the work being ignored. They talk about listening to employees thought process, recommendations and needs but they simply don't when it comes time for action. Extremely high turnover rate of mid and upper level management due to expat structure kills leadership roles and any company direction. Many of the expats seem to only be interested in making a splash that looks good rather than long term success. This kind of culture also fosters a glass ceiling for American employees who can see ways to improve the company’s product, efficiency and morale. When the time comes for any kind of management job Europeans always seem to be given preference which hurts the business.
