Opportunities to get it right - Master Mariner bp Employee Review

3.0
15 Sept 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities for seastaff to come ashore and into the wider group. Seastaff have a good chance of completing a tour of duty in the same or a better state than before - not the same elsewhere. Emphasis on safety is strongly led at the opertional unit level (on the ships!).

Cons

Not much emphasis on paper being ok - not operations! Old priority was safe transportation of hydrocarbons and reducing risk to bp as a whole - now it's about maximising profit and cutting costs. Sometimes it seems that QA applies to the ships - not to the office. This may mean open communication is reduced.

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5.0
7 May 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great program, coworker, and structure, interesting work

Cons

I didn't find much cons

4.0
23 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are better than most companies - great matching, HSA, pensions, and bonuses. The culture was great too, middle management was a pleasure to work with.

Cons

It’s easy to get stuck in one position if you’re a high performer. Seemed like if you’re good at your job you get stuck there while others get a lot more mobility. The options I had to move were all within the same sphere, great if you like what you are currently doing but not so much otherwise. Also, expect a re-org every 2-3yrs, change can be good but it was often disruptive during my tenure.

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