Abengoa Bioenergy Reviews

Pros

Freedom to do the work, industry that is making an impact on the world, helping the environment, supporting the American farmer and US economy.

Cons

It can be very bureaucratic which can be frustrating, but the sucess of developing young people to be good leaders is worth all of the red tape.

Advice to Senior Management

Less micro management, allow people to take responsiblity to achieve objectives, give more respect to knowledge and experience, provide more quality training.

Pros

Bi- weekly pay. Medical benefit package. Company matching % to a 401K. Furnished and laundard work apparel. Almost new facility. Easy to build and operate a facility when you can acquire goverment secured loans, and receive government subsidies.

Cons

Below average pay for work. Out of pocket $$$ for medical package is very expensive. Pay gap and bonus amounts between salary and hourly employees are totally out of proportion. Substandard equipment. Extremely poor management.
Nearly everything that we told during the hiring process has not come true.....ie, promote from within, yearly bonuses and raises.
Extreme increase in number of middle management and corporate management jobs with high pay, but nothing for those who do the actual work, with less then adequate equipment.
Safety and enviromental policies are a joke.
Approximately 66% employee turn over in less then 3 years.
Micro management at it's best.
The list goes on, but I think this gives a good perspective of the culture

Advice to Senior Management

Strongly recommend getting trained in people and business managment>

Pros

As long as you cover for mismanagement, you'll stay employed.

Cons

Sometimes covering for mismanagement creates a 50 hour work week.

Advice to Senior Management

Management needs to get involved in SAP development and job descriptions.

Pros

The personalities at this plant are very easy going and good to work for. All the way from the hourly to the mangement postions.

Cons

They talked of promotions from within, yet have fallen short in proving this. They also told us that raises would happen annually and that too is not correct.

Advice to Senior Management

Start giving the people at the ground level that operate the plants, better pay and benefits. They are the backbone and driving force.

Pros

Bioenergy might be the wave of the future. It's yet to be determined. Ethanol is taking a beating right now as far as public perception goes though. If bioengergy storms to the forefront, then it could be a very lucrative and promising career with lots of potential for growth. Also, there is opportunity to work on a lot of different types of projects in many locations (and maybe a trip to Spain?).

Cons

What I referenced above. The future of bioenergy is uncertain. Tax breaks from governments could disappear.

Also, the job was dangerous. People were injured at the plant. I think the plant has been sold since I quit working there.

Advice to Senior Management

Well I never really heard much from them, so I would say that they need to communicate better with the employees.