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Ercot Company Culture
Ercot Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Ercot's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ALeadership
A-Professional Development
A-Retention
A-Executive Team
B+Ercot CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sam Jones
77 /100
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Diversity at Ercot
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Ercot have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ercot
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Women at Ercot have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Ercot eNPS
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?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
23
Ercot employees are 23% more likely to recommend Ercot as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 23% | Detractors |
Working at Ercot
Working at Ercot is rated average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ercot employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Professional Development categories, putting Ercot’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at Ercot was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ercot
B
Overall Company Culture at Ercot is rated B
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Ercot ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterErcot Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Ercot employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ercot improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From Ercot Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?IT WAS MULTI STAGE, MEETING WITH MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE RELATED TO MY ROLE.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?FAMILY STYLE RELATIONSHIPS. MOST CORPORATE POLITICS ARE KEPT TO A MINIMUM FROM INTERFERRING IN DECISIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
- What are some of the best things about your team?OUR TEAM SHARES KNOWLEDGE AND ADVICE, AND SUPPORTS EACH OTHER.
Constructive Feedback From Ercot Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The base salary is too low across the board (for all positions).
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay the overtime necessary to take care of the equipment
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Keeping generation and distribution equipment maintained
Ercot Company Information
Ercot Company Overview
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers.
Ercot Mission, Vision & Values
Ercot Mission & Values
We serve the public by ensuring a reliable grid, efficient electricity markets, open access and retail choice.
Ercot Vision Statement
Lead with independent insight on the future of electricity reliability, markets and technology in Texas in order to facilitate grid and market change for the benefit of all stakeholders.
| Headquarter | 7620 Metro Center Drive Austin, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ercot.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Tel | 5122483118 |
Ercot Employees
16 employees at Ercot have reviewed Ercot 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 16 Ercot employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ercot are not very pleased with their total compensation at Ercot, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ercot are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Ercot are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ercot believe the environment at Ercot is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ercot is moderate. About 57% of the employees at Ercot work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Ercot are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ercot - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ercot is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Ercot employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Ercot KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Ercot's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Ercot employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Ercot CEO & Leadership
Ercot CEO - Sam Jones
77 /100
Sam’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Ercot’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Jones’s leadership, Ercot employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Professional Development. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Ercot could stand to see real improvement.
Ercot Leadership
The Ercot Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Sam Jones, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Mele, and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Chad Seely
Sam Jones CEO / President
Sam Jones serves as the CEO / President of Ercot.
Cheryl Mele Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Cheryl Mele serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ERCOT. Cheryl started at ERCOT in January... read more
Chad Seely Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Chad Seely serves as the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of ERCOT. Chad started at ERCOT in May... read more
Kenan Ogelman Vice President
Kenan Ogelman serves as the Vice President of ERCOT. Kenan started at ERCOT in October of 2015. Kenan currently resides... read more
Michael Petterson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michael Petterson serves as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ERCOT. Michael started at ERCOT in... read more
Ray Giuliani Vice President
Ray Giuliani serves as the Vice President of Ercot.
Kevin Gresham Board of Directors Member
Kevin Gresham serves as the Board of Directors Member of ERCOT. Kevin started at ERCOT in January of 2010. Kevin... read more
Stephen Daniels VP, Digital Services
Stephen Daniels serves as the VP, Digital Services of ERCOT. Stephen started at ERCOT in February of 2018. Stephen... read more
Ercot Salaries
How much does Ercot pay?
How much do people at Ercot get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ercot is $86,531, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,739, or $51 per hour.
At Ercot, the highest paid job is a Developer at $161,597 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,225 annually. Average Ercot salaries by department include: Admin at $61,272, IT at $109,212, HR at $106,392, and Operations at $74,140. Half of Ercot salaries are above $106,739.
8 employees at Ercot rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Ercot rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $80k | $80k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $157k | $157k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $194k | $194k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $261k | $261k | 100th Percentile |
$86,531*
Average Compensation
$106,739*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Ercot Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Ercot
Diverse employees at Ercot score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing Ercot in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ercot across various culture dimensions.
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Ercot Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Ercot PTO
Ercot's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Ercot's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ercot
What is Ercot address?
Ercot location is at 7620 Metro Center Drive
Who is the CEO of Ercot?
Ercot CEO is Sam Jones, their score by employees is 77
What is Ercot eNPS?
The eNPS for Ercot is 23
What is the salary for Developer in Ercot?
Developer average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Ercot?
The average salaries for Communications in Ercot is 72k
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