Upper management has been slow to recognize that retention of engineers is a concern - Principal Engineer LyondellBasell Employee Review

2.0
15 May 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most all the employees want to become the "#1 petrochemical company". Employees support each other and attempt to move priority items to completion. Most managers are working hard to retain and promote their employees.

Cons

We are currently in a situation of losing mechanical engineering talent in the Houston area. This is creating a difficult statement in "goal zero". Compensation is not retaining or recruiting new talent. This has multiple effects with the management resources required to backfill positions and the distraction of engineers.

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5.0
31 May 2026
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Pros

Great team, good benefits, good pay

Cons

None, maybe a little busy

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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
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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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