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Pros
"They offer great benefits even for part-time employees" (in 26 reviews)
"Co-workers seem more like family, makes for a fun work environment" (in 23 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours, high stress with little recognition UNLESS you are a female under 35 and play politics, or a male under 35 who plays politics" (in 14 reviews)
"There needs to be a work life balance" (in 6 reviews)
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"Great place for a career"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Strong caring culture. A place where hard work and dedication are expected.
Cons
Has always rewarded everyone the same so sometimes extra effort and success is not recognized.
Advice to Management
Middle Management is stretched so thin, they don’t have time to communicate as much as needed.
Valero Energy 2018-05-18 14:44 PDT ![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Great company to work"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Great pay benefits, work life balance and good learning scope.
Cons
Nothing to think as of now
Advice to Management
Invest more on training for employes
Valero Energy 2018-07-23 15:19 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Good company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Gym and fitness center
Good salary and benifitsCons
Very Political
Very little training and career grow opportunities for I/S professionals
Top Heavy with more managers than workersAdvice to Management
Provide a clear path for advancement
Valero Energy 2018-07-19 06:50 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Valero"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Pay rate is average for Oil and Gas Industry, Benefits package is good. Good employee's to work with. The company is strong and stable.
Cons
It is a union environment so it can be difficult at times when you are salaried. Politic's within the company can be difficult to navigate.
Advice to Management
Understand changing trends in the oil and gas industry to remain competitive in retain employee's. Don't react after your best employee's have left.
Valero Energy 2018-07-26 05:12 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Good Benefits
Good work life balanceCons
A lot of bureaucracy
Valero Energy 2018-06-27 21:50 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Not worst place but definitely not the best to work"
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Doesn't RecommendDisapproves of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Benefits effective on first day of employment
Yearly bonusCons
No opportunity for advancement, uless you're having an affair with a VP or director, then a position is created for you.
A lot of favoritism. As a favorite employee they are placed in positions they aren't qualified for and then delegate work.
If you are approved for intermittent FMLA and take your approves time off you will be terminated for some other reason unrelated to your FMLA and with no proof for termination.
Leave department openly discusses claims with other employees. Making open jokes about employees with mental health claims.
Management turns a blind eye to their favorite employees but go out of their way to address other employees who they dislike.Valero Energy 2018-07-31 16:57 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Right of Way Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great Benefits, Great Pay, Great Mgmt.,
Cons
No Cons that I can note at this time
Advice to Management
None
Valero Energy 2018-05-26 10:44 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Good Place to Coast to Retirement"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Valero offers a stable career with a lot of benefits beyond the standard salary and health benefits. The company is situated on a beautiful campus that includes gym, basketball court, tennis courts, full-service medical clinic for employees and family, cafeteria, subsidized daycare facility, etc.
Cons
Due to the desirability of the amenities and brand recognition, the company has historically been able to hire at relatively lower salaries. Career growth and any significant growth in compensation is somewhat of a crapshoot. Employees are typically looking for a place to retire not seek professional development. Status quo is acceptable. It's not a great place to work if you are seeking professional development.
Valero Energy 2018-05-23 00:22 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Customer Service Representative"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Valero Energy part-time
Pros
They offer great benefits even for part-time employees.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Advice to Management
Treat your part-times better.
Valero Energy 2018-05-04 17:47 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Human Resources"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great compensation and benefits but it’s used to treat employees any kind of way.
Cons
Corporate turns an eye away from terrible leaders.
Advice to Management
Train leaders to treat the individual contributors with respect and dignity. If you take care of your employees then they will take care of the rest.
Valero Energy 2018-05-11 07:30 PDT
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