Poor Management and Leadership - Anonymous employee Kern Energy Employee Review

2.0
Nov 19, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They provide free donuts on Fridays! Also there are lots of employee cookouts and other events.

Cons

Very poor middle management. Leadership is not far behind. There is lots of employee turnover and gridlock with little actual work being completed (especially for a refinery with so many issues compared to their peers). Very similar to working at a much larger corporation that lacks any and all formality. There is no formal training due to an absence of any established work flows, best practices, work procedures, etc. People have a tendency to do whatever they want without any strategy or planning involved. When it doesn't go the way they hope they blame others for their shortcomings.

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4.0
May 28, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Kern Energy truly values its people, They provides great opportunities for growth and long-term careers. They show appreciation through events that foster connection and team spirit. Supportive, collaborative culture with meaningful work and strong local impact. Leadership is approachable and invested in employee growth.

Cons

Some internal processes could be smoother, but progress is being made.

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