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      Calpine

      Engaged Employer

      Calpine reviews

      4.0

      82% would recommend to a friend

      (445 total reviews)

      Andrew Novotny/Thad Hill

      91% approve of CEO

      75% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Calpine has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 445 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Calpine employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      445 reviews
      4.0
      Sep 8, 2016

      Intern

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The overall atmosphere of the office is very cool. They provide some great benefits for employees, even interns. The people who work there are very nice and helpful for the most part. I had a very positive experience working there.

      Cons

      Sometimes things can get a little cutthroat from what I hear. They seem to let people go on a whim sometimes, which would make me nervous about working there after college.

      2.0
      Sep 6, 2016

      Good old boys club

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent benefits and parts of the company are a fun working environment Powerplant portfolio are good assets on which to base a merchant fleet.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, while the executives are intelligent it is a good old boys club that no one can break into without the executive washroom key. If Thad Hill likes you, you're in and your bonuses will be good. If he doesn't, you are stuck in a wasteland or out the door. You are expected to work very long hours and forgo any sort of work/life balance.

      3.0
      Sep 6, 2016

      So so

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It has Decent Pay with a good Location which is Downtown and is in the Oil/Gas arena and has a Relax atmosphere

      Cons

      Unstable environment Too many politics Its the good ole "Buddy system and who you know" to determine your level in the company Too many layoffs/terminations Not a diverse culture there

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