engineering technician

senior secretary

material coordinator

monitor

federal assistant

North Wind Group

Work day: Typical day in summer is field work. Winter is office work and report writing

learning: I spent 4 years learning skills needed in leading crews in the field of CRM. 

Management: It started out great, but during the last year of my tenure at North Wind, I observed a peculiar power dynamic within the cultural departments leadership. There seemed to be a pervasive lack of trust in employees' abilities to perform their assigned tasks competently. This manifested in a reluctance to delegate responsibilities, particularly in the field, where crew chiefs were not empowered to make decisions autonomously.

Furthermore, management struggled to treat experienced professionals with the respect and autonomy they deserved. Micromanagement was prevalent, stifling individual growth and innovation. The environment lacked opportunities for advancement, particularly in leadership roles within field surveys. 

Unfortunately, the professionalism of some management personnel left much to be desired. This, coupled with the departure of skilled colleagues, contributed to a decline in morale and efficiency within the department. 

I had planned to make North Wind my career but all the previously mentioned behaviors resulted in me leaving.  Workers don't leave the company, they leave poor management. 

culture: Favoritatism and passive agressive attacks on employees from management.

Hardest part of job: dealing with unprofessional management 

Most enjoyable part of job: Turning in my resignation letter. 

Chaotic best describes the workday and work environment.  Nobody will assist you to learn internal processes to properly frame positional responsibilities.  Work/life balance is a joke. If you work here...forget about personal time.

Mid-level management has difficulty seeing short-range issues that, if not dealt with early, will end up being critical path in short order. Mid-level management pays lip service to subordinate Subject Matter Experts (in any field) when cautions are raised and alternate/proactive solutions presented.

There are two types of Executive Level Management (ELM); Crisis- and Mis-. ELM will expect you to delay or forgo Personal Time Off scheduled months in advance in-order to meet deadlines you've been warning about for even longer until it will cost the company $'s or reputation (which is in the tubes locally anyway). ELM then initiates poorly thought out and ill-advised process/staff changes based on perception vs quantifiable data.

Most enjoyable part of this Job?  Leaving.

North Wind is a dynamic company that has grown significantly in recent years yet the positive culture aspects have remained. The vast majority of people are supportive, transparent and kind. While growing pains due exist and no company is perfect, North Wind is the best company I've ever worked for. Their total compensation package is outstanding, the work is challenging and rewarding, and advancement possibilities seem endless. The culture is inclusive and fair. The most unique aspect of North Wind is is amazing transparency that exists. Information isn't held under tight control by executive leadership like typical companies. At North Wind information from the top is shared freely which creates a culture of feeling like you belong and are a part of a larger team.

Great co-workers, fast paced environment. Different varied projects. The company is rapidly growing which can because a plus and minus. Management is lacking. Most management is women run which is okay if merit based, but usually it is not. The company expects growth without putting in the investment or structure to accomplish this. I saw many people shown the door without having been given the resources to succeed. Turnover is very high if not within the click .Also expect no work balance. The company loves the saying NorthWind never sleeps Expect emails at 3 in the morning and a fire drill following that. Expect no support while wearing many hats.Some of the management is known to walk through the office and if they have a whim and  don't like you, you will be gone within the week.

What is the best part of working at the company?
 coworkers and working MON to THU 10 four days a week

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
deadline of obtaining correct time sheets for invoicing processing

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
professional, fun individuals that are working to obtain accuracy  and timely  work task for Hanford

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
audting time cards and ensuring all individual hve signed off on t heir worked. so that at the end of two weeks, they all can be combined and put togaetherf for invoicing.

While employed with North Wind Group at the time I did not realize that North Wind had their clicks.  Senior Management promoted family so absolutely and choice on career advancement was hinder unless you had connections in the upper ranks.  Over all the benefits are average, the pay is better than most in Idaho Falls, and atmosphere is chaotic at best.  There seems to be a sense of wanting the world and not willing to fix the problems in many departments to obtain those goals.

Hired on earlier in the year.  I can say that every promise that was made during the hiring process has been followed through on.  The company advocates training, travel, and growth.  If you want to move up in your career and don't have travel limitations then they will get you trained up and send you out to support various projects.  Management team is fantastic, very high energy and outgoing - only company I've worked for that I could go into the office of one of the presidents and have a conversation and they legitimately care about your career success.

Would recommend working here to anyone.

I was working for Northwind Group on an EPA Superfund as a laborer and eventually as an equipment operator. In the couple years I worked for them, I learned a lot and received tons of over-time. Management were no nonsense, straight-shooters. Very little corporate micromanagement. Overall I really enjoyed my time working for them. If you give them your best, they will reward you with lots of cash and opportunities to develop professionally.

Worst management team ever. Problem develops from a bad bid estimate, that as a PM you'll be blamed for overrun 
Support from HR is nonexistent.
Training is a joke.
Management circle is out for their own, not employees or clients.
Management dispersed in two many different locations and roles


North Wind offered me a very competitive salary and has rich benefit plans, which is why I joined the company.  I have been provided opportunities for professional development and advancement along with tuition reimbursement. The office hours are 9-hour days Monday through Thursday and a 4-hour day on Friday. Working a half day on Friday every week is a great perk! There is also a gym on-site and wellness activities and incentives. The culture is that everyone works hard, but you are rewarded for doing so.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Engineering technician 27 salaries reported	$42.20 per hour
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Material coordinator 7 salaries reported	$35.73 per hour
Monitor 19 salaries reported	$27.58 per hour
Federal assistant 20 salaries reported	$19.08 per hour

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