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Calpine Company Culture
Calpine Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Calpine's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Happiness
BRetention
C+Executive Team
CCalpine CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thad Hill
52 /100
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Diversity at Calpine
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-15
Calpine employees are -15% more likely to recommend Calpine as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Calpine
Working at Calpine is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calpine employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Calpine’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Calpine was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Calpine
C-
Overall Company Culture at Calpine is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Calpine ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCalpine Employee Reviews
Out of 5 Calpine employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Calpine Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Long term relationships with team members.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Industry standard is pretty good
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a very informal process.
Calpine Company Information
Calpine Company Overview
Calpine Corporation is America’s largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources.
Calpine Mission, Vision & Values
Calpine Mission Statement
To be the Premier Competitive Power Company. Success for our investors, customers and employees demands that we: Be the best power plant operator on the planet Excel as a customer-centric business – both wholesale and retail Innovate and evolve in our focus on delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions Live by our values
Calpine Values
- Accountability
- Safety
- Passion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Esprit de Corps
| Headquarter | 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 1000 Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.calpine.com |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Tel | 713.830.2000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Calpine Competitors
Calpine competitors include American Electric Power, NRG Energy, Dynegy, and Cheniere Energy. Calpine ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Calpine compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Calpine Employees
8 employees at Calpine have reviewed Calpine across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Calpine employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Calpine are pleased with their total compensation at Calpine, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Calpine are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Calpine are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Calpine believe the environment at Calpine is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calpine is moderate.
Overall, the employees at Calpine are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Calpine - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Calpine KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Calpine employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Calpine's KPIs and OKRs.
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Calpine CEO & Leadership
Calpine CEO - Thad Hill
52 /100
Thad’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Thad in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Thad Hill’s employees rank Calpine in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Happiness. When compared to Calpine’s competitors, Thad Hill ranks below both Cheniere Energy CEO Jack Fusco and NRG Energy CEO Mauricio Gutierrez.
Calpine Leadership
The Calpine Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Thad Hill, Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales Gregory Kelly, and VP, Engineering & Major Projects Bill Valagura
Thad Hill CEO / President
Thad Hill serves as the CEO / President of Calpine.
Gregory Kelly Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales
Gregory Kelly serves as the Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales of Calpine.
Bill Valagura VP, Engineering & Major Projects
Bill Valagura serves as the VP, Engineering & Major Projects of Calpine. Bill started at Calpine in October of 2017.... read more
Kevin McMahon Sr Vice President Internal Audit & Chief Compliance Officer
Kevin McMahon serves as the Sr Vice President Internal Audit & Chief Compliance Officer of Calpine. Kevin started at... read more
Teresa Wilson Vice President Regional Operations
Teresa Wilson serves as the Vice President Regional Operations of Calpine. Teresa started at Calpine in October of 2017.... read more
Joel McKnight Vice President & Information Technology Officer
Joel McKnight serves as the Vice President & Information Technology Officer of Calpine. Joel started at Calpine in... read more
Alexandre Makler Senior Vice President, West Region
Alexandre Makler serves as the Senior Vice President, West Region of Calpine. Alexandre started at Calpine in May of... read more
Zamir Rauf EVP & CFO
Zamir Rauf serves as the EVP & CFO of Calpine. Zamir started at Calpine in June of 2008. Zamir is currently based in... read more
Jim Webb VP Engineering & Construction
Jim Webb serves as the VP Engineering & Construction of Calpine.
Calpine Salaries
How much does Calpine pay?
How much do people at Calpine get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Calpine is $122,893, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,788, or $58 per hour.
At Calpine, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $214,034 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,440 annually. Average Calpine salaries by department include: Marketing at $120,114, Business Development at $113,257, Admin at $57,561, and Operations at $137,107. Half of Calpine salaries are above $121,788.
4 employees at Calpine rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Calpine rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
$122,893*
Average Compensation
$121,788*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Calpine Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Calpine
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calpine across various culture dimensions.
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Calpine Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Calpine PTO
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Calpine Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Calpine on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Business Development | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 33% | |
Finance | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calpine
What is Calpine address?
Calpine location is at 717 Texas Avenue, Suite 1000
Who is the CEO of Calpine?
Calpine CEO is Thad Hill, their score by employees is 52
What is Calpine eNPS?
The eNPS for Calpine is -15
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Calpine?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 74k
What are the salaries in the Design in Calpine?
The average salaries for Design in Calpine is 116k
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