Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines. read more
Solar Turbines Company Culture
Solar Turbines Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Solar Turbines' Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
AManager
BOffice Culture
BTeam
BExecutive Team
B-Solar Turbines CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
60 /100
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Diversity at Solar Turbines
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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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-2
Solar Turbines employees are -2% more likely to recommend Solar Turbines as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Solar Turbines
Working at Solar Turbines is rated average by 53 employees, across various culture dimensions. Solar Turbines employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Manager, and Office Culture categories, putting Solar Turbines’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Solar Turbines was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Solar Turbines
B-
Overall Company Culture at Solar Turbines is rated B-
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Solar Turbines ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSolar Turbines Employee Reviews
Out of 11 Solar Turbines employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Solar Turbines improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Solar Turbines Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The ability to make you feel comfortable
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Is better than most companies
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They look fordwaed to develop the team
Constructive Feedback From Solar Turbines Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No training, thrown in to projects with no product knowledge, poor software quality and management
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Be open about what competitive compensation is. Commit to paying competitively. Commit to paying existing workers as well as new hires.
Solar Turbines Company Information
Solar Turbines Company Overview
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
Solar Turbines Mission, Vision & Values
Solar Turbines Mission Statement
We make our customers successful. We grow profitably. We do it the right way.
Solar Turbines Vision Statement
Powering the future through sustainable, innovative energy solutions.
Solar Turbines Values
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Sustainability
| Headquarter | 2200 Pacific Hwy San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | mysolar.cat.com |
| Founding Date | 1927 |
| Tel | (619) 544-5352 |
Solar Turbines Competitors
Solar Turbines competitors include Siemens and Progress Rail Services. Solar Turbines ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Solar Turbines compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Solar Turbines Employees
53 employees at Solar Turbines have reviewed Solar Turbines across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 53 Solar Turbines 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 Solar Turbines are not very pleased with their total compensation at Solar Turbines, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Solar Turbines are generally satisfied with their team. 53 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Solar Turbines are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Solar Turbines believe the environment at Solar Turbines is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Solar Turbines is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Solar Turbines work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Solar Turbines are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Solar Turbines - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Solar Turbines is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Solar Turbines 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.
Solar Turbines KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Solar Turbines' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Solar Turbines employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Solar Turbines CEO & Leadership
Solar Turbines CEO
60 /100
When compared to Solar Turbines’s competitors, ranks below Siemens CEO Roland Busch.
Solar Turbines Leadership
The Solar Turbines Executive Team is rated a “B-”
Aad Elzen Vice President Power Generation and Strategic Growth
Aad Elzen serves as the Vice President Power Generation and Strategic Growth of Solar Turbines.
Juan Rojas Vice President Customer Services
Juan Rojas serves as the Vice President Customer Services of Solar Turbines.
Walter Berre Managing Director Europe, FSU, Africa, Middle East (EAME)
Walter Berre serves as the Managing Director Europe, FSU, Africa, Middle East (EAME) of Solar Turbines.
Dan Campion Vice president, Turbomachinery Products
Dan Campion serves as the Vice president, Turbomachinery Products of Solar Turbines.
Edgar Guevara Managing Director, Latin America
Edgar Guevara serves as the Managing Director, Latin America of Solar Turbines.
Peter Heavey Chief Compliance Officer/VP Global Process Excellence
Peter Heavey serves as the Chief Compliance Officer/VP Global Process Excellence of Solar Turbines.
Edward Fertig Tooling Supply Chain Manager
Edward Fertig serves as the Tooling Supply Chain Manager of Solar Turbines.
Bill Ginty MD, EAME Region
Bill Ginty serves as the MD, EAME Region of Solar Turbines.
Robert Park Senior Engineer
Robert Park serves as the Senior Engineer of Solar Turbines.
Solar Turbines Salaries
How much does Solar Turbines pay?
How much do people at Solar Turbines get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Solar Turbines is $117,841, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,803, or $55 per hour.
At Solar Turbines, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $221,643 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,269 annually. Average Solar Turbines salaries by department include: Marketing at $124,637, Sales at $147,810, IT at $78,311, and Legal at $157,832. Half of Solar Turbines salaries are above $115,803.
21 employees at Solar Turbines rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 65 ratings) while 21 employees at Solar Turbines rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Solar Turbines employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Principal Designer, Illustrator, and SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Solar Turbines employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $274k | $274k | 100th Percentile |
$117,841*
Average Compensation
$115,803*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Solar Turbines Salaries by City
Solar Turbines Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Solar Turbines
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Solar Turbines across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Solar Turbines Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Solar Turbines PTO
Solar Turbines' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Solar Turbines' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Solar Turbines applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Solar Turbines Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Solar Turbines on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Finance | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% | |
Business Development | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Escondido | 17% | |
Houston | 17% | |
Chula Vista | 17% | |
Las Vegas | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Solar Turbines
What is Solar Turbines address?
Solar Turbines location is at 2200 Pacific Hwy
What is Solar Turbines eNPS?
The eNPS for Solar Turbines is -2
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Solar Turbines?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 174k
What are the salaries in the IT in Solar Turbines?
The average salaries for IT in Solar Turbines is 78k
Who are Solar Turbines competitors?
Solar Turbines main competitors are Siemens, Progress Rail Services
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