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      Solar Turbines

      Part of Caterpillar

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      Solar Turbines reviews

      3.8

      74% would recommend to a friend

      (622 total reviews)

      Jim Umpleby

      72% approve of CEO

      70% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      Solar Turbines has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 622 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Solar Turbines 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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      Reviews by job title

      622 reviews
      4.0
      Aug 11, 2014

      Good place to work

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people are friendly and the work is generally quite interesting. You are able and encouraged to interact with people from all different work groups. The company is large enough that you can always move if you want to be doing something different.

      Cons

      The processes for compensation encourages mediocrity. After your performance review you are categorized as under performing, performing, or highly performing. Even if you exceed all of your goals for the year and have a fantastic performance review, unless you are considered in the top 5% by your department head you get rated as "performing" and are compensated the same as someone barely meeting goals.

      2.0
      Aug 10, 2014

      Great place to start, but very limited growth potential

      Mid-level manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong business model brings good merit increases and annual bonus. Company values development, cross-functional development. Has tuition reimbursement program for basic or advanced degrees. Generally intelligent leaders, but very limited in focus.

      Cons

      Easy to work up through first couple of promotions, but then it's all about who you know. Culture is dominated by "good ol boy" network. Styles that succeed are very conservative, and don't speak out. Name of game is to make boss look good, and consistently agree with upper management.

      3.0
      Jul 28, 2014

      Easy place to work.

      Engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work life balance is great. Pay is so-so but I think not too bad. Most people are laid back and stay off of your back.

      Cons

      Nobody feels like what they are doing is important. No real urgency to get work done. If you're not self motivated you may not perform well because nobody seems to expect you to. There's no such thing as incentive at this company.

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