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In the last job I had there, Engineer Tech, I would find sketches and job info on my desk in the morning. My job was to prepare a sketch of the job site showing where poles or other equipment were to go from the info given to me. I used ArcFM mapping software for this. Contact information and location was included. The software also ordered the materials needed from the list I typed in. A hard copy of the job packet would go to the Construction Foreman and that's what he would work from. An electronic copy would go to the Lead Engineer Tech for review, then would be sent on to the group that electronically added the sketch to the master system maps of the electric company. From these master maps, prints were run after major storms to help with reconstruction. Also from these maps the company's advalorum taxes were calculated. My supervisor came in for a few hours per week, as he had two offices to supervise. So we worked unsupervised.

OGE is a place where all employees are held to high ethical standards. Everyone I work with work hard, but they are like family.

Utility industry typically has good job security. Although Utilities have reputation for being slow-moving (and OGE is no exception), there is a definite shift starting to occur in the industry where technology is becoming a necessity in all parts of business. Need for technology is rapidly increasing.

Big visions. Corporate strategies and goals are pretty well-known. In IT, our goals are clearly woven up through leadership and tied to our CIO's goals.

Executive Leaders are very approachable and willing to engage staff level to listen and also recognize people for their contributions to the company.

Really a fun place to work - SpirIT team lifts our spirits in IT with goodies, cookies every other Friday, and the occasional Ping Pong tournaments. Lots of encouragement to give back to the community and use your volunteer hours.

I've been with OGE for over 8 years and have been in 4 different roles that have helped me in my development to be in the supervisor role I am in today.  Over the last couple of years there has been a greater focus on process improvement across the organization that has led to efficiencies and reduced cost. This initiative has also provided a lot of opportunities to individuals to demonstrate their ability to lead.

Overall, the employees here are genuine, down to earth and this is a very stable company that provides great pay/benefits and opportunities for growth.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Spent two months being told to get access to an email I need written authorization to access as a contract worker and it was not completed and I was fired for not being allowed to do my job the company utterly failed and any kind of support whatsoever

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Spending two months trying to access to an email that I’m not authorized to access and I need written authorization to access as a contract worker and no one ever helped me with

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Dismissive and couldn’t be bothered

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Sitting at my desk doing nothing because I’m not being allowed to do my job

Outstanding organization with a family like culture aka employees are referred to as members.  It's a very old company with lots of history and it is one of the top employers in the state also one of the preferred employers in the state.  They are very geared towards training and development so you get to constantly keep your skills up to date.  They like to promote within so its a good place to start your career and grow. They may not be as competitive salary wise with other energy related companies but you can't beat their stability so it's a bit of a trade off.

Buying tasks were easy. Friendly work environment. Management was uninterested in implementing changes to improve processes. Rare opportunities for advancement were not always given to the most experienced or qualified. Metrics were ridiculous and in place simply to have them in place. It seemed Management didn't want to change them because the reports were going to the Board of Directors and they didn't want to explain why they needed better KPIs. Managers were not strong leaders; friendly but seemed disinterested in personal, departmental, and employee improvement/success beyond the status quo. 

As an employee, do not ever call customer service, even if you have been without power for 5 days and all the information you are getting is that they are still assessing.  If you ask questions as an employee you held at a higher standard and in most cases the employee is not even on the clock , at that point you are a customer, you can get fired for asking questions, because Transparency is one way , I was not aware of this. The company has been having a lot of financial difficulties, can’t pay vendors, chemical deliveries, and so forth.  So beware I would look at a better place!!!

The supervisor said some personally insulting things to me, and she was not pleased with how slowly I was acclimating.  She would imply we'd fix something only to tell me a few days later she wasn't happy. I later found out the supervisor was only in her role a couple of months before I came onboard-they had recently restructured. The comp was the only good thing, I was crying and dreading coming into work.  I was there a short time.

I love my job, my coworkers,, and my work environment.. However, I am very disappointed in the senior management at my location. Mismanagement, waste, disorganization, etc. After taking a promotion with the promise of a raise, I finally received a small raise over a year later, but it was specifically timed as to not be eligible for an end of year evaluation raise to save them money on payroll. Blatantly disrespectful, and dismissive of the measurable improvements I've made to this place.

This company in the IT department is horrible. It is a "good ole boy" system where no one gets promoted for years unless you know someone. I have watched great people who I found out had been in positions for years without advancement. Being a contractor is even worse. Promise of 6 -12 months and it is years before you get a permanent position. Management does not have your back either. The culture is toxic and everyone is unhappy all of the time.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Lineperson 2 salaries reported	$51.00 per hour
Service technician 4 salaries reported	$51.00 per hour
Engineering intern 4 salaries reported	$25.25 per hour
Manager 3 salaries reported	$146,000 per year
Senior engineer 1 salary reported	$98,500 per year

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