Pacific Drilling Company Culture
Pacific Drilling Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Pacific Drilling's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
A+Team
A+Manager
APerks & Benefits
B+Professional Development
B+Pacific Drilling CEO
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Paul Reese
48 /100
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Diversity at Pacific Drilling
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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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-33
Pacific Drilling employees are -33% more likely to recommend Pacific Drilling as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Pacific Drilling
Working at Pacific Drilling is rated average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pacific Drilling employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Team, and Manager categories, putting Pacific Drilling’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Pacific Drilling was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pacific Drilling
B
Overall Company Culture at Pacific Drilling is rated B
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35%
Pacific Drilling ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 3 Pacific Drilling employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Pacific Drilling Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Get paid and time off
- What are some of the best things about your team?Communication well with each other
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Everyone is respectable and work well together
Pacific Drilling Company Information
Pacific Drilling Company Overview
Pacific Drilling S.A. is a growing offshore drilling company
Pacific Drilling Mission, Vision & Values
Pacific Drilling Mission Statement
Pacific Drilling commits to be the employer of choice in the offshore drilling industry and to provide the tools and resources to enable our people to deliver consistently exceptional performance.
Pacific Drilling Vision Statement
To be recognized as the industry’s preferred high-specification, deepwater drilling contractor.
Pacific Drilling Values
- Proactive
- Accountable
- Customer Oriented
- Integrity
- Financially Responsible
- Innovative
- Community Focused
| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | pacificdrilling.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 352 27 85 81 35 |
| Company Status | Public |
Pacific Drilling Competitors
Pacific Drilling competitors include Ensco International, Ocean Rig UDW, and Noble Corporation. Pacific Drilling ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pacific Drilling compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Pacific Drilling Employees
6 employees at Pacific Drilling have reviewed Pacific Drilling 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 6 Pacific Drilling employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pacific Drilling are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Pacific Drilling, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pacific Drilling are extremely happy with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Pacific Drilling are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pacific Drilling believe the environment at Pacific Drilling is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pacific Drilling is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Pacific Drilling work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pacific Drilling are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Pacific Drilling - 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.
Pacific Drilling KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Pacific Drilling's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Pacific Drilling employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Pacific Drilling CEO & Leadership
Pacific Drilling CEO - Paul Reese
48 /100
Paul’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Paul in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Paul Reese’s employees rank Pacific Drilling in the Top 5% for Meetings, in the Top 5% for Team, and in the Top 10% for Manager. When compared to Pacific Drilling’s competitors, Paul Reese ranks below both Ensco International CEO Carl Trowell and Noble Corporation CEO Julie Johnson Robertson.
Pacific Drilling Leadership
The Pacific Drilling Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Paul Reese, SVP and CFO Johannes Boots, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Lisa Buchanan
Paul Reese CEO / President
Paul Reese serves as the CEO / President of Pacific Drilling.
Johannes Boots SVP and CFO
Johannes Boots serves as the SVP and CFO of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Johannes started at Pacific Drilling (NYSE:... read more
Lisa Buchanan Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Lisa Buchanan serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Lisa... read more
Michael Acuff Senior Vice President, Commercial
Michael Acuff serves as the Senior Vice President, Commercial of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Michael started at... read more
Tony Seeliger Senior Vice President Operations
Tony Seeliger serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Tony started at Pacific... read more
Richard Tatum Vice President, Controller
Richard Tatum serves as the Vice President, Controller of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Richard started at Pacific... read more
Corey Thompson Chief Information Officer
Corey Thompson serves as the Chief Information Officer of Pacific Drilling.
Mike Curtis Vice President, Strategy and Chief Procurement Officer
Mike Curtis serves as the Vice President, Strategy and Chief Procurement Officer of Pacific Drilling (NYSE: PACD). Mike... read more
Paul Linkin VP Quality & HSE
Paul Linkin serves as the VP Quality & HSE of Pacific Drilling.
Pacific Drilling Salaries
How much does Pacific Drilling pay?
How much do people at Pacific Drilling get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pacific Drilling is $124,696, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,205, or $62 per hour.
At Pacific Drilling, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,648 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,183 annually. Average Pacific Drilling salaries by department include: Sales at $161,662, Design at $115,937, Customer Support at $63,390, and Finance at $84,364. Half of Pacific Drilling salaries are above $129,205.
4 employees at Pacific Drilling rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 4 employees at Pacific Drilling rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $127k | $127k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$124,696*
Average Compensation
$129,205*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Pacific Drilling Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Pacific Drilling
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Pacific Drilling across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Pacific Drilling Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Pacific Drilling PTO
Pacific Drilling's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Pacific Drilling's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Pacific Drilling's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Pacific Drilling Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Pacific Drilling applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Pacific Drilling on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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IT | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 50% | |
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Katy | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pacific Drilling
Who is the CEO of Pacific Drilling?
Pacific Drilling CEO is Paul Reese, their score by employees is 48
What is Pacific Drilling eNPS?
The eNPS for Pacific Drilling is -33
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Pacific Drilling?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 140k
What are the salaries in the HR in Pacific Drilling?
The average salaries for HR in Pacific Drilling is 117k
Who are Pacific Drilling competitors?
Pacific Drilling main competitors are Ensco International, Ocean Rig UDW, Noble Corporation
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