Pros
Working at the Tucson Proving Ground used to be a really cool place to work. 1. The type of work is different for most roles in engineering. It’s hands on and the equipment is huge. It’s like working in a big boys sand box. 2. 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) 3. Work / Life balance culture (although is rapidly deteriorating with high priority projects)
Cons
1. No hazard pay for working around large equipment like other mines & industries. If the job is so dangerous we can’t smoke weed on the weekends, we should get compensated for the loss of privileges. 2. No site premium to make up for the 1+ hour drive from Tucson to the facility 3. Random drug screens and they test for cannabis (although it’s legal here); in fact I believe it is the only engineering facility that has a random drug screen policy 4. Facility amenities are lacking (especially compared to other CAT facilities) 5. Expected to be in the office daily (most peers are still working from home) 6. Facility improvement ideas (CI cards) get closed not adopted regularly, this makes people no longer have the desire to enter improvement ideas. 7. High turnover rate for operators and mechanics makes it harder for engineering to get tests completed on schedule due to lack of resources 8. In 2020, all agency staff took a 10% pay cut and the following business day all salary staff got a merit increase 9. In consistent bonus pay out for employees but consistent payout of shareholders dividends