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| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Helix Energy Solutions Group is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Helix Energy Solutions Group employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Helix Energy Solutions Group’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Helix Energy Solutions Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Helix Energy Solutions Group is rated C
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Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 12 Helix Energy Solutions Group employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Helix Energy Solutions Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Relaxed and friendly funny atmosphere.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Yearly bonus is excellent if company is doing well.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Everyone is treated as equal, from top to bottom.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I would feel better if my pay reflected the fact that, I work for a billion dollar company
Every offshore challenge you face is different. But whether it's well intervention, subsea robotics, or deep sea trenching, Helix Energy Solutions is able to provide the specialty services you need. Our services cover the lifecycle of a subsea oil or gas field. We have decades of experience in the industry and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to deliver on every project. We provide services and methodologies that are critical to maximizing production economics and operate primarily in deepwater in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, North Sea, Asia Pacific and West Africa regions.
We pursue our business with integrity and respect for others and the communities in which we operate. As a company, we believe that wherever we operate, not only should our activities generate economic benefits and opportunities, but also our conduct should be a source of positive influence, our relationships should be honest and open, and we should expect to be held accountable for our actions. We value our strong commitment to health, safety and the environment; our innovative, technical and commercial approach to conducting business; our can-do work ethic; our excellent customer relationships; and our devotion to providing outstanding service and work.
| Headquarter | 3505 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 400 Houston, TX 77043 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.helixesg.com |
| Tel | 2816180400 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.helixesg.com/about-helix/our-people/careers |
Helix Energy Solutions Group competitors include Schlumberger and Halliburton. Helix Energy Solutions Group ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Helix Energy Solutions Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.





Helix Energy Solutions Group has 1400 employees. 14 employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group have reviewed Helix Energy Solutions Group 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 14 Helix Energy Solutions Group employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group are not very pleased with their total compensation at Helix Energy Solutions Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group are not very pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Helix Energy Solutions Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group believe the environment at Helix Energy Solutions Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Helix Energy Solutions Group is comfortably fast. About 29% of the employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Helix Energy Solutions Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Helix Energy Solutions Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Owen’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Helix Energy Solutions Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees in the Operations department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to Helix Energy Solutions Group’s competitors, Owen Kratz ranks right below Halliburton CEO Jeffrey Miller. Under Kratz’s leadership, Helix Energy Solutions Group employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Leadership. Meetings and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Helix Energy Solutions Group could stand to see real improvement.
The Helix Energy Solutions Group Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Owen Kratz, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Scott Andrew Sparks, and Senior VP & CFO Erik Staffeldt
Owen Kratz CEO / President
Owen Kratz serves as the CEO / President of Helix Energy Solutions Group.
Scott Andrew Sparks Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Scott Andrew Sparks, also known as Scotty, serves as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Helix... read more
Erik Staffeldt Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Erik Staffeldt has been Principal Accounting Officer and Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Helix Energy... read more
Sherri Jackson COO
Sherri Jackson serves as the COO of Helix Energy Solutions Group.
Ian Collie Vice President
Ian Collie serves as the Vice President of Helix Energy Solutions Group. Ian started at Helix Energy Solutions Group in... read more
Leigh Beck Vice President & Chief Technical Officer
Leigh Beck serves as the Vice President & Chief Technical Officer of Helix Energy Solutions Group. Leigh started at... read more
Terrence Jamerson Vice President - Production Facilities
Terrence Jamerson serves as the Vice President - Production Facilities of Helix Energy Solutions Group.
Chuck McGregor Vice President-Tax
Chuck McGregor serves as the Vice President-Tax of Helix Energy Solutions Group.
Bjørn Rønning VP Operations - Well Ops US
Bjørn Rønning serves as the VP Operations - Well Ops US of Helix Energy Solutions Group.
How much do people at Helix Energy Solutions Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Helix Energy Solutions Group is $121,375, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,214, or $58 per hour.
At Helix Energy Solutions Group, the highest paid job is a Marketing Manager at $189,448 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,297 annually. Average Helix Energy Solutions Group salaries by department include: Engineering at $133,107, Sales at $113,044, Legal at $174,399, and Product at $133,190. Half of Helix Energy Solutions Group salaries are above $121,214.
9 employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings) while 9 employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Helix Energy Solutions Group score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Helix Energy Solutions Group in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Helix Energy Solutions Group across various culture dimensions.
Helix Energy Solutions Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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What is Helix Energy Solutions Group address?
Helix Energy Solutions Group location is at 3505 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Suite 400
Who is the CEO of Helix Energy Solutions Group?
Helix Energy Solutions Group CEO is Owen Kratz, their score by employees is 73
What is Helix Energy Solutions Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Helix Energy Solutions Group is 20
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Helix Energy Solutions Group?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 86k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Helix Energy Solutions Group?
The average salaries for Communications in Helix Energy Solutions Group is 79k