Heads stuck in the sand - Engineer LyondellBasell Employee Review

3.0
26 Oct 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people to work with, and I have friends for life from Lyondellbasell. Lots of smart engineers to work with and learn from, and lots of great opportunities across the company. It was definitely my springboard to a better opportunity.

Cons

Most of the employees are being forced to return to the office during covid, for no logical reason, and against most everyone's wishes. Zero diversity at the company, as the culture is completely centered around a white male demographic. Very difficult to advance past an E6 level. Very little work life balance, and you're expected to work 50 hours a week, plus long commute times in bad traffic. This leaves very little time for family during the week.

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5.0
31 May 2026
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Pros

Great team, good benefits, good pay

Cons

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LyondellBasell Response
5d
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.
3.0
7 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great experience and well known chemical manufacturing, minimal layoff since org continuously runs lean, in office environment with heavy commute for most

Cons

Lower pay offering versus their competitors in chemical commodities or O&G, long hours expected for salary employees, extremely lean organization

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LyondellBasell Response
5d
Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement at LYB. We’re committed to ongoing improvement across the organization and will ensure your comments are part of that process.
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