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    57%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.1(35 ratings)
    Career development
    3.3(35 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.9(35 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(35 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(35 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.5(35 ratings)
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    1.0
    Anonymous
    Jul 2024
    Australia Fair QLD 4215Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Culture is something they try to promote but there is no such thing.
    The good thingsThere are no good things
    The challengesThere is no communication
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Chemist
    Aug 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good opportunity for a chemist
    The good thingsPeople you work next to Work life balance Team around and behind you Technical challenges
    The challengesAt the mercy of the whims of clients - they can change your work scope or even delete your role with a mouse click
    1.0
    Supply Officer
    Dec 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It's a hard no from me, I have no intentions of ever going back.
    The good thingsleaving, and the people locally were awesome but that's where it stops unfortunately.
    The challengesPaying vendors on time, getting anything done quickly, any form of logical local process or procedures, are all designed for the lowest common denominator meaning there are too many irrelevant steps and processes that must be followed.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Executive Manager
    Nov 2019
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Role success very dependent on direct manager
    The good thingsImpressive customer contact and exposure
    The challengesBureaucratic and extensive restrictive processes
    2.0
    Field Supervisor
    Nov 2019
    All Australia7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Overall good experience but need more professional people to deal the business
    The good thingsCompany is good but staff need more professionalism
    The challengesNothing challenge in this global firm
    5.0
    Field Engineer
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Best job I've had.
    The good thingsFormal training was great and good mix of hands on and computer work.
    The challengesSometimes needed to work very long hours to get the job done.
    5.0
    Equipment safety audit specialist
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Happy with salary but safety effort appreciated by employer and employee
    The good thingsFlexibility and employee value.
    The challengesWork diversity and safety culture
    2.0
    Operator
    May 2019
    Labour hire exploitation
    The good thingsBecause the rates are so low they can only seem to attract The low end of the skilled workforce so therefore they strive to make all the systems as simple as possible
    The challengesWorking in an environment that is structured for a disposable workforce
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Finance
    Mar 2018
    When the good competent leaders were on seat, the talent pool was developed until low cost, incompetent & insecure managers took over.
    The good thingsSalary was good before the downturn, however good leaders were released from the company due to the high cost and employees with minimum leading experience were promoted with no increment.
    The challengesIncompetent senior managers, lack of information and data privacy within the HR team.
    4.0
    Wireline
    Feb 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great people,average pay, pity it went bad
    The good thingsThe people, i worked with were awesone. Tight group, people i am still in contact with.
    The challengesThe environment, moomba is a challenging place to work but it gets in your blood and you miss it when your gone.
    4.0
    Operator
    Feb 2018
    Moomba SA 5710
    Good
    The good thingsMoney and work life balance
    The challengesDealing with offshore management
    1.0
    Administration Manager
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Even if you complain to management they don't discuss it with you rather discuss it with the customers
    The good thingsWas a good stepping stone
    The challengesThey expect the world from you and refuse to pay you for the work you have done.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Project Engineer
    Nov 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Grim.
    The good thingsThe best thing was the experience.
    The challengesManagement and a culture of hiring and promoting family rather than based on ability (PPS department)
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    work shop tec
    Aug 2017
    This company will welcome you with open arms but then drop you like a stone when times get tough
    The good thingsSome good people work here
    The challengesToo many chiefs and not enough Indians
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Supervisor
    Aug 2017
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Worst 10 years of my life
    The good thingsThe day I left Baker Hughes was the best thing that happened
    The challengesPoor management, substandard equipment, lack of training available
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    PCL Specialist -general field operator
    Apr 2017
    I have experience 25 years with Baker Hughes
    The good thingsThink Safety first before act
    The challengesPositive thingking, when we are having trouble on continue job.
    3.0
    HR / HSE
    Apr 2017
    Perth WA 600011 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Learnt a lot and grew through hardship
    The good thingsGood people worked in the company, however the upper management did not value the people in the comapny
    The challengesThe company focused on technology not development of people
    5.0
    HSE Advisor
    Mar 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Recommended place to work
    The good thingsGreat project team. The Proj Mgr really cared about the job which made me always want to do my best work. Some people are given incredible opportunities. Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
    The challengesSenior Management Team lacks accountability and shows favouritism to certain people who really take advantage.
    4.0
    CMS Consultant
    Feb 2016
    Great people with opportunity to develop and grow.
    The good thingsSupportive management with a focus on genuine customer service.
    The challengesAs a contractor you are always at the mercy of the customers decision making process!
    5.0
    AMO Technician II
    Feb 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    It's a good company to work with. Like what happened to me equal opportunity they let me to work even I don't have engineering background plus the support from other technicians, supervisors and managers.
    The good thingsThey give me opportunity to work even I don't have a engineering background
    The challengesWorking in a remote area where we have limited access
    2.0
    Business Development Manager
    Feb 2016
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Lack of clear leadership.
    The good thingsPay was up to the mark Good Systems in place
    The challengesVery political. No leadership - just managers
    3.0
    Inventory Planner
    Feb 2016
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good people, poor management
    The good thingsHigh Salary, good co-workers
    The challengesPoor ineffective management. No common goal.
    2.0
    Clerical Officer
    Oct 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Constant management change leads to no clear direction for employees
    The good thingsFull-time employment
    The challengesMulti-national with little care for Australian offices.
    5.0
    IT Manager
    Oct 2015
    Enjoyed every year i worked there with so many great people.
    The good thingsCareer ppportunities and the bonus
    The challengesLong hours and travel
    4.0
    Wireline Operator
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A multicultural soup in a hot desert
    The good thingsLearning new skills,good people
    The challengesHot desert and flies!
    4.0
    Sales Manager
    Sep 2015
    I am greatful to the Company as they gave me the opportunity to develop professionally to a high level and experience the world (worked overseas in several locations).
    The good thingsGreat training and development. Company invested in its employees. Opportunities given to develop skills across product lines and job functions (+ geography). Senior Management were interested to receive feedback from employees to improve the Company's culture. Focus on safety, integrity and compliance - you wont be asked to do anything wrong (and there is a \"stop work\" culture if you feel unsure).
    The challengesUnder-resourced for amount of projects undertaken. Too many \"new\" initiatives diluted focus. High turnover of employees (retention issues).
    1.0
    wireline operator
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Management is poor and don't care about there workers. You are expected to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    The good thingsFellow employees were great to work with. Enjoyed getting out and seeing new places.
    The challengesHard being away from home and your family sometimes and being expected to drop everything at once to go to work.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Onshore Chemist
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Absolutely fantastic supportive company to work for.
    The good thingsA company that rewards good performance and recognize achievements with encouragements to excel not only in the work scope but in personal life as well. Promotes good safety culture and interdependant relationship between colleagues and clients. Awesome balance of work and life.
    The challengesAs with all global companies, budget constraints and suspension of perks can be annoying but necessary to ensure the survival of the company as a whole.
    5.0
    Paramedic HSE
    Sep 2015
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great bunch of people to work with, enjoyed heading to work every day
    The good thingsgood people, ready to listen
    The challengesLocation
    4.0
    Field Engineer
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good overall
    The good thingsTraining / learning opportunities
    The challengesGetting field opportunities
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