Calpine reviews

4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(445 total reviews)

Andrew Novotny/Thad Hill

91% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Calpine has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 445 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Calpine employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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445 reviews
5.0
Sep 16, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people I've encountered so far in the first 30 days are masters of their domain. They are eager to share what's working and what's next to fix. They don't seem jaded or hung up on seeing problems as negative, rather a challenge to overcome or an opportunity to improve, that's refreshing. Data, oh so much data! There's SO much available to aid in telling a story about what happened and to help inform and make better decisions.

Cons

Did I mention data? It's overwhelming as a new employee. Plus, working in SQL is not an easy skill to learn quickly. Working in the office full time with an open concept design is problematic at times. While it helps you stay engaged with others and aware of what's going on, it can be distracting. It doesn't help I worked from home for the past 18+ months (not all entirely related to the pandemic). Some systems seem outdated and antiquated.

2.0
Aug 29, 2021

Ok Place

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free breakfast and sometimes lunch pre covid Everyone is super nice Log your 9-5 never taking work home

Cons

Little to no movement. Low yearly merit increases that often did not meet CPI. Resistant to change. President is old fashioned and not with the current times

2.0
Jun 25, 2021

Great Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are some of the best I have ever seen in my 20 years of professional work experience, especially the medical benefits they provide.

Cons

You will get used and make less every year.

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