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InHerSight's list of the best oil & energy companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Oil & Energy companies on this list have 10 or more submissions as of June 1, 2021. Rate your company ›
The 20 best oil & energy companies to work for
IGS is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Dublin, OH area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and employer responsiveness (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for IGS:
"I loved that there were women board members and they provided access to a leadership program called Leadercast. The benefits are great but you are truly blown away by the culture …"
Marathon Oil Corporation is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Houston, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for sense of belonging (5.0 stars) and support for diversity (5.0 stars).
Chesapeake Energy is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Oklahoma City, OK area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Chesapeake Energy:
"Chesapeake is a wonderful place to work!!"
DrillingInfo is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Austin, TX area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Occidental Petroleum is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Dallas, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.4 stars).
GE Oil & Gas is an oil & energy company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for employer responsiveness (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Hess Corporation is an oil & energy company headquartered in the 50400 Kuala Lumpur area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and flexible work hours (2.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hess Corporation:
"Great place to work."
ExxonMobil is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Irving, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ExxonMobil:
"I’ve truly been amazed at how well the company cares for its people. With my first baby, I had the option for up to 10 months off, no questions asked. Everyone was so supportive, …"
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Denver, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
ConocoPhillips is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Bartlesville, OK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ConocoPhillips:
"Valuing all people is part of our SPIRIT values and I can attest that Conocophillips stands by that value!"
British Petroleum (BP) is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Houston, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars) and management opportunities (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for British Petroleum (BP):
"Greatest company i ever worked for bensfits are great treated like a human being not just like an employee"
Marathon Petroleum Corporation is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Findlay, OH area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for salary satisfaction (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
NRG Energy is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Houston, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Shell is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Chennai area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Shell:
"It’s oksy"
Schlumberger is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Ardmore, OK area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Schlumberger:
"Schlumberger is one of those companies where men and women are paid equally. Gender diversity and diversity in general amongst the people hired at Schlumberger is one of their key…"
Ecova is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Spokane, WA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and ability to telecommute (3.9 stars).
Chevron is an oil & energy company headquartered in the San Ramon, CA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.5 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Chevron:
"The worst thing I've seen is that some managers will start women training as cashier and men outside on the gas pumps. However, since we're all cross-trained for both as soon as p…"
CLEAResult is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Austin, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Valero is an oil & energy company headquartered in the San Antonio, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.3 stars).
Amec Foster Wheeler is an oil & energy company headquartered in the Albany, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.1 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Companies with at least 10 submissions from current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of June 1, 2021.