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Praxair Company Culture
Praxair Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Praxair's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
C+Gender
C+Meetings
C+Executive Team
CLeadership
CPraxair CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stephen Angel
70 /100
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Diversity at Praxair
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Praxair have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Praxair
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Praxair have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Praxair 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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-6
Praxair employees are -6% more likely to recommend Praxair as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Praxair
Working at Praxair is rated below average by 51 employees, across various culture dimensions. Praxair employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Praxair’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Praxair was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Praxair
C
Overall Company Culture at Praxair is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Praxair ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPraxair Employee Reviews
Out of 56 Praxair employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Praxair improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Praxair Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Cool team of leadership employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?He is very understanding an shows care
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Everyone learns from each other. If you bring them a strategy for gaining new business they are open to hearing about it and will ask what else you need to close business
Constructive Feedback From Praxair Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If i got paid more
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compare markets and pay what is due
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?10 years. This place wants 10 years of everything. Thats a lot of digging and remembering jobs and places youve lived for a job.
Praxair Company Information
Praxair Company Overview
Praxair, Inc., a Fortune 250 company with 2012 sales of $11 billion, is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America.
Praxair Mission, Vision & Values
Praxair Mission Statement
Making our planet more productive - We develop technology, products and services that help to sustain and protect our planet. We are committed to improving our customers’ economic and environmental performance around the globe.
Praxair Vision Statement
To be the best performing industrial gases company in the world as determined by our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and the communities in which we operate.
Praxair Values
- Safety First
- High Integrity
- Results Driven
- Customer Satisfaction
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Environmental and Social Responsibility
| Headquarter | 39 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.praxair.com |
| Founding Date | 1907 |
| Tel | (512)389-3345 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PX |
Praxair Competitors
Praxair competitors include Air Products and Chemicals, Ferrellgas, Airgas, and Matheson Tri-Gas. Praxair ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Praxair compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Praxair Employees
51 employees at Praxair have reviewed Praxair 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 51 Praxair employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Praxair are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Praxair, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Praxair are generally satisfied with their team. 51 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Praxair are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Praxair believe the environment at Praxair is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Praxair is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Praxair work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Praxair are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Praxair - Employee Onboarding
Praxair 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.
Praxair KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Praxair's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Praxair employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Praxair CEO & Leadership
Praxair CEO - Stephen Angel
70 /100
Stephen’s approval rate is just above average, putting Stephen in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Stephen Angel is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Praxair offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Stephen is most liked by Female employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. When compared to Praxair’s competitors, Stephen Angel ranks just above Air Products and Chemicals’s CEO Pavan Kumar Jain. With Stephen’s leadership, Praxair employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Executive Team. Stephen was rated slightly below average for Diversity.
Praxair Leadership
The Praxair Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Stephen Angel, Senior VP & CFO Matthew White, and Executive Vice President Scott Telesz
Stephen Angel CEO / President
Stephen Angel serves as the CEO / President of Praxair.
Matthew White Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Matthew J. White, also known as Matt, has been Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Praxair Inc.... read more
Scott Telesz Executive Vice President
Mr. Scott E. Telesz has been an Executive Vice President at Praxair Inc. since March 1, 2012 and serves as its President... read more
Eduardo Menezes Executive Vice President
Mr. Eduardo F. Menezes has been an Executive Vice President at Praxair Inc. since March 1, 2012 and served as its... read more
Fabricio Nunes Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel
Mr. Fabricio Nunes has been Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant General Counsel at Praxair Inc. since 2014. Mr. Nunes... read more
Sean F. Durbin President of Praxair Canada
Mr. Sean F. Durbin has been the President of Praxair Canada at Praxair Inc. since January 2014. Mr. Durbin is... read more
Gilney Bastos President of White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda
There is no Background data available.
Praxair Salaries
How much does Praxair pay?
How much do people at Praxair get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Praxair is $105,566, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,839, or $54 per hour.
At Praxair, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $171,663 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,826 annually. Average Praxair salaries by department include: Marketing at $135,457, Finance at $76,100, Customer Support at $66,395, and IT at $95,208. Half of Praxair salaries are above $112,839.
26 employees at Praxair rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 75 ratings) while 24 employees at Praxair rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $84k | $84k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $105k | $105k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $206k | $206k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
$105,566*
Average Compensation
$112,839*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Praxair Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Praxair
Diverse employees at Praxair score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Praxair in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Praxair across various culture dimensions.
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Praxair PTO
Praxair's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Praxair's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Praxair's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Praxair Careers
Praxair Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Praxair applied for 56 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved, 2% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Praxair unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Praxair after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
56
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (54 out of 56)
- 0% Denied ( out of 56)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 56)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 56)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Praxair Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Praxair on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 14% | |
Product | 14% | |
Operations | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
Congers | 14% | |
Saint Louis | 14% | |
Carmel | 14% | |
New York City | 14% | |
Other | 29% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Praxair
What is Praxair address?
Praxair location is at 39 Old Ridgebury Road
Who is the CEO of Praxair?
Praxair CEO is Stephen Angel, their score by employees is 70
What is Praxair eNPS?
The eNPS for Praxair is -6
What is Praxair revenue?
Praxair revenue is $11B
What is the salary for Technical Support in Praxair?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 56k
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