Little fish in BIG ocean - Drilling Engineer bp Employee Review

4.0
26 Apr 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company that wants to train you to be a better employee. Good benefits and great pay, I make more than my peers at Exxon and Chevron! My current boss is great and isn't to worried about the time clock as long as you get all your work done. My last boss was a huge dick that didn't portray BP's image at all... My boss before him was great though so it can be hit or miss.

Cons

Sometimes you get stuck working for a raging lunatic and there isn't much you can do about it. Lots of bureaucracy and lots of "process" even if it doesn't make any sense.

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5.0
24 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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

Decision-making can be slow due to layers of management, and processes sometimes feel overly bureaucratic. Workload and priorities can shift quickly, which may create stress depending on the team.

4.0
1 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Its nice to work here. Depending on the team its laid back.

Cons

Have been facing lay offs and frequent organizational changes.

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