SOLAR TURBINES Employer Reviews

Get assignment info. . there was always new designs new equipment modes to packages. Management was good most was like coworkers on hands, part of the team. learning the changes of packages to package modes requirements was always require. Great crew fun and ajoy to work with

Solar Turbines is a unique division of Caterpillar. High expectations. They get a lot done, and they can have some fun doing it. Very customer oriented. Strong skills with Lean 6 Sigma deployment in the Supply Chain. Constant product development. The constant awareness of the competition keep them moving to be the number one in their target market.
I – more... wish I was still with them. The grass is not greener... – less

I have nothing but good things to say about Solar Turbines. I worked in Mabank, TX (refurb for the turbine packages not the turbine engines themselves). The only problem I had was that it was very far from an urban area. I lived 20 minutes outside of Dallas and still had to drive 40 minutes one way, which got old. Especially since the roads in TX collect – more... water that freezes into ice often in the winter.
Great management, great engineering dept. (but small, ~20 engineers) – less

A good co to work for. Has a robust product that is in demand from a variey of oil and gas and power \

Men are promoted more than women. HR is a nightmare. Managers have been caught lying on performance appraisals 'cuz they didn't like someone. Vindictive behavior from upper management if you complain. One guy caught on tape fondling a female employee, she got trashed, he got promoted several times and is now part of the upper eschelon at the parent – more... company, Caterpillar. This company needs to jettison the he-man stone age mentality and join the 21st century. My loans are paid off so I'm looking for another job. – less

One of the best places to work. Great pay Excellent company to work for vast knowledge of Opportunities. I build engines and turbines, start off with a set of parts.

Flexible schedule great pay great beneifits great management

busy many opportunites
people from different countries have different life values
good coworkers and management
climbing scaffolds
comin ghome to m yfamily

A typical day at work at Solar Turbines was a positive experience. I supported Mechanical and Electrical engineers by designing component parts, putting together Bill of Materials and communicating with the Project Managers on behalf of the Engineers. I started out as a Configuration Analyst and quickly learned how to do Manufacturing engineering. The – more... organization provided endless courses and training classes to support employees to constantly grow and learn with the business. The hardest part of the job was designing but it also was also the most enjoyable because it was a challenge. My greatest accomplishment at Solar was designing and implementing a change management process within our integrated systems for an efficient process for different departments to communicate and get the status of projects. I loved working in a team environment, my co-workers were supportive and fun to work with. – less

I enjoyed my time there, and gained valuable experience as well.

Good Management
Good Benefits
Co-workers were a close, friendly group of people.
I enjoyed the years I worked at Solar Turbines, I only left because I moved too far away.

Assembled gear systems. I was also a Inventory Specialist Provided assistance or direction to other employees.

Typical day starts with me checking my first order and check machine for proper set up and messurements if order running already ect. At solar turbine i learned various machine set ups and operations, along with various messuring tools used o check and inspect parts.Management takes care of all issues from employees to machines, the emploees at solar – more... are always looking out for one another in safety, and share their expirience to novice employees. The hardest par of my job is not having work, but the best part is watching the pars take form as their being machined by myself. – less

It was an interesting experience but seemed to be a pretty stagnant place for anyone interested in quickly advancing their career. The management is also pretty out of touch with modern technology.

Solar is one of the best places to work in the world, hands down.

if you could land a job at solar turbines it was because you are at the top of your game.

In my position with this company I disassembled turbine engines and all components of said engines to retrieve parts that could be reused in the fabrication on new engines. I learned extensive and complex techniques and procedures required to retrieve all parts from all product lines. The management at the desoto facility do not extend the same courtesies – more... to temporary employees as they do to permanent ones, but most are very friendly and carry themselves professionally at all times. The hardest part of this job is its physical nature as well as them amount of information and processes one has to retain to be successful. The most enjoyable part of this job is the camaraderie amongst peers. – less

Esta Experiencia Me Enseño Mucho En Ámbitos Como Compras-Ventas, Así Como También a Tener Mas Facilidad De Palabra, Y Trato Con Personas, Así Como Facilidad De Convencimiento.