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Joe Gorder
67 Ratings
Pros
Co-workers seem more like family, makes for a fun work environment (in 22 reviews)
They offer great benefits and compensation (in 20 reviews)
Cons
Long hours, management picks and rewards favorites regardless of work ethic or knowledge (in 10 reviews)
traditional environment, traffic in san antonio is annoying (in 10 reviews)
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"The Future is yours"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Great variety in jobs, and competitive in pay. The site that I work at has been making great revenue since 2011, and the future is looking prosperous.
Cons
The refining industry is cyclic, and could at anytime see a downturn, but this company has great benefits and is always looking out for the employee. The environment is very relaxed/old school almost to the point that it is hard to get others on board with new ideas. This is changing with new employees and the older ones retiring.
Advice to Management
Make a list that shows the engineering opportunities, and the progression or ladder to get there. There has been too many positions that have just been hand picked and not necessarily any competitive was of bidding for this engineering position.
Valero Energy 2017-06-13 05:34 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"CSR"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time
Pros
Flexible time shifts, friendly environment
Cons
Only two people per shift, needed more people
Advice to Management
None
Valero Energy 2017-07-17 09:48 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Valero (Corner Store)"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Managers were nice, and the work is easy.
Cons
The one I worked at promoted the worst worker we had to assistant manager, and then shorty after, she quit.
Angry customers are a challenge at times.
Some stores are understaffed.Valero Energy 2017-07-17 12:57 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"opened and closed the store stocked an ect... i was a manager"
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I worked at Valero Energy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
learned social skill, managing skills, how to be a leader and how to stay loyal and take care of my responsibility's as a manager
Cons
it can be stressful learning everything having to learn it some people will take to you crazy but they just had a bad day
Advice to Management
stay on top of your stuff but also connect with the team you have and the customers and do the absolute best no matter what
Valero Energy 2017-07-13 02:53 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Great company to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Excellent benefits, bonuses, vacation, community minded, usually concerned with doing what is right even if its not standard policy.
Cons
Raises are really mostly cost of living adjustments. The expectation to work hard is always there which is fine, but every missed day is counted carefully. Sometimes it feels like their attitude is: if you don't like it, leave.
Advice to Management
Annual merit increases are barely covering the cost of living increases. Employees who perform very well should get raises above the norm. Remember the old saying : Employees are our #1 asset.....doesn't seem like this is true anymore.
Valero Energy 2017-06-29 21:30 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Advancement in all ar"
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I have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Work hours for differnt shifts. Gym
Cons
Advancement to move anywhere in the company. Want more outside people
Valero Energy 2017-06-23 04:53 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Sr Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy (More than a year)
Pros
Great pay and bonus structures. HQ is located on a very nice area of San Antonio and the campus is perfect. Volunteering is huge part of our culture and everyone seems to know each other like a big family.
Cons
Upward mobility could be hampered because no one wants to leave this fabulous employer!
Valero Energy 2017-05-24 16:07 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"EHSS Manager - Ethanol"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Valero Energy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Employees try very hard to do the right thing
Cons
Hostile work environment
Male oriented
No independent thinking
Hours are excessive 70+ for monthsAdvice to Management
Plant Managers are unqualified
Endanger employeesValero Energy 2017-06-21 17:07 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Large facility with lots of opportunity for learning."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Valero Energy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Compensation and benefits are very comparable to other local companies. Valero has lots of opportunity to advance and grow your career.
Cons
Long hours. Salaried employees tend to work more than they should. This seems to be the expectation of management. There needs to be a work life balance.
Advice to Management
Closely monitor salaried work hours
Valero Energy 2017-05-16 16:54 PDT![Valero Energy Logo]()
"Great culture"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Excellent benefits, promote from within, safe, good culture
Cons
Average to industry salaries for engineers
Advice to Management
Thank you.
Valero Energy 2017-05-11 19:30 PDT
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