Too many office politics, limited opportunities for advancement and refinery is attempting to be operated as a chemical plant. - Operations LyondellBasell Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The average employee cares about their unit and equipment, but getting equipment repaired can be a painfully slow process. Upper management is visible, and can be a good ally.

Cons

Plant is divided into color-coded teams, creating division and a lot of politics. Maintenance resources seem skeletal and constant restructuring is the norm. No long term plant managers, so look forward to massive changes every three to four years. With these changes, outside people are brought in from the manager's previous company, curtailing the ability to promote from within.

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5.0
May 31, 2026
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Pros

Great team, good benefits, good pay

Cons

None, maybe a little busy

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LyondellBasell Response
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Thank you so much for the kind comments! At LYB, we strive to champion people, and feedback like yours emphasizes the importance of that commitment.
4.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay Flexible work life balance

Cons

Leadership is lacking in guiding individual growth of employees

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