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Valero Employee Reviews about "long hours"
Updated Dec 5, 2023
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- "Valero truly values their employees and have a great culture based around safety and community." (in 22 reviews)
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- "2. fast Employee turnover, constant schedule changes and training of new employees." (in 5 reviews)
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Reviews about "long hours"
Return to all Reviews- 3.0Aug 14, 2017Anonymous InternFormer Intern, less than 1 year
Pros
Very stable job for now. Very challenging and constant problem solivng
Cons
Very long hours. Benicia refinery hires mostly from BYU so you are treated differently not being mormon. Unpredictable schedule Many employees are hostile
- 5.0Mar 29, 2022Process OperatorCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearPort Arthur, TX
Pros
Benefits and people are amazing
Cons
Long hours but they pay off
- 3.0Jul 26, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer EmployeeSan Antonio, TX
Pros
Arguably the best compensation and benefits package in the San Antonio area
Cons
Still operates in a 1950s office environment where most leadership positions are dominated by white males, a very prominent good ole boy network, and an ultra conservative culture that is the anthesis of how many employers operate in the post Covid era. Diversity and inclusion seems to be preached through the recognition of various cultures and backgrounds but actually comes off more as lip service than anything. Back in the Bill Greehey days the company motto was “employees are our #1 asset”. Transition to today where the new motto is “everyday is game day” which translates to profits over people. And this was none more apparent back in 2020 when employees were forced to work in the office during Covid, putting the the health of all employees and their families at risk under the guise of “we work better together” when really it was really about management needing to still feel in control by having butts in seats. As for the job itself, the work-life balance was non existent. While you could take vacation you ended up paying for it when returning as there was a lot of catch-up to do which sometimes resulted in working weekends and longer hours throughout the week. Career trajectories are undefined to the point where you are pigeon-holed in a position with very limited options to move around once you reach a certain point which ultimately leads to burnout and frustration.
8 - 5.0Jun 5, 2019Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
great place to work . . . . .
Cons
long hours. . . . . . . . .
- 3.0Oct 25, 2023Laboratory TechnicianFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsNorco, LA
Pros
Benefits the company provide as a hourly worker are pretty good.
Cons
workload is steadily increasing with company looking to not add any employees to the lab. Manager is all time toxic and a liar. Look her up and ask around. Well known through the industry in the worst ways. Hours are tough and long.
- 5.0Jul 5, 2021Senior Electrical EngineerCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsCorpus Christi, TX
Pros
pay and benefits, opportunities to move up
Cons
long hours for turn around and extra projects.
- 5.0May 30, 2016Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Good work environment. Good people
Cons
Long hours and weekends work
- 5.0Aug 4, 2010Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
Excellent benefits. Opportunities for advancement.
Cons
Working hours can be long and unpredictable.
- 5.0Sep 25, 2023Engineering InternCurrent InternDestrehan, LA
Pros
Community, benefits, pay, culture, experience
Cons
Long hours can be the norm
- 4.0Nov 15, 2022Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
great employees to work with
Cons
long hours throughout the day
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