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Parker Wellbore helps energy companies accomplish their drilling and production goals efficiently, reliably, and safely. Our global team supports oil and gas operators with innovative land and offshore drilling services; premium rental tools and well services; and advanced operations and management support. Founded in 1934, Parker Wellbore helps customers manage their costs and mitigate their risks, to achieve their operational goals in a safe and efficient manner. With experience in both harsh-environment regions and complex drilling situations, you can trust Parker Wellbore to get the job done. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 204

TOTAL RATINGS: 5894

CEO: Alexander (Sandy) Esslemont

Joining Parker Wellbore - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

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.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Parker Wellbore are rated an A+. At Parker Wellbore most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. Learn More about your managers at Parker Wellbore.

Answer	Percent
Every week	30%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	19%
Once a year	15%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Parker Wellbore employees earn $115,442. Parker Wellbore ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in Houston. Learn More about Salaries at Parker Wellbore.

Average Salaries at Parker Wellbore by Department

$134k*

Engineering

$135k*

Product

$100k*

Design

$105k*

Marketing

$65k*

Operations

$50k*

Admin

$113k*

Business Dev

$87k*

Finance

$80k*

Communications

$82k*

Customer Support

$110k*

$105k*

$175k*

Legal

$113k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Parker Wellbore, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Comp & Benefits	0%
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Comfort & Familiarity	0%
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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Parker Wellbore ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in Houston. 74% of employees feel as though Parker Wellbore is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 46% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Parker Wellbore.

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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