maintenance technician

plant operator

maintenance mechanic

maintenance engineer

equipment operator

Ormat Technologies

I strongly advise against working at Ormat. My experience was overwhelmingly negative due to the appalling leadership and management practices.

First and foremost, this company's leadership is deeply flawed. The managers are dishonest and frequently make promises they have no intention of keeping. They create an environment of mistrust, and it's clear that they do not value transparency or integrity.

Micromanagement is rampant, stifling any sense of autonomy or creativity. Instead of empowering employees to take initiative, they hover over every task, making it impossible to work efficiently or with any sense of ownership. This constant oversight is not only demoralizing but also counterproductive, as it significantly hampers productivity.

What's even more disheartening is the complete lack of care for employee well-being. The management shows no concern for the professional growth, mental health, or overall satisfaction of their employees. They prioritize their own agendas over the needs of their team, leading to high turnover and a toxic work culture.

Overall, Ormat is a nightmare to work for unless you are related to or a close friend of a manager. The leadership is incompetent and deceptive, the management style is oppressive, and the disregard for employees is glaring. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend this company to anyone.



Working at ORMAT Kenya,this was a contract job ,which was 
subcontracted to a company i was working with called mehta electricals.These were very busy days with close workers collaboration to complete the project on time,we use to work past the normal working 8 hours whose closing time is determined by the management on a daily basis.

i learnt the art of working together as a team to deliver on the target of the day,i added more skills and experience.
The management team was collaborative and supportive as well
This work was different from the one i have handled before since it did involve one hour travelling  distance meaning you have to wake up very early to prepare as you wait for the vehicle.
The hardest part of the job was that the allocated job target must be completed even if it means leaving the job place at 11pm.
The enjoyable part of the job was that all the dues and the overtime worked is paid and on time.

The Admin team is what makes this company work, and it's the most underpaid department of the company. Ormat has a great culture, spends a lot of money on parties and events, but could those funds be invested back its employees salaries? Yes. Ormat constantly loses internal talent to other companies due to higher salaries, but external talent due to their incredibly long hiring process in inefficient approval process. Their benefit package is amazing and probably the only thing keeping a lot of their employees in place. Upper management is extremely stubborn and is unyielding when it comes to change. It's a shame because the world could use a company such as this to advance and thrive, but Ormat is destined to fail if continues to not grease the wheels of its machine.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great group of fellow employees in the AP department. I liked that we all worked independently each handling our own accounts. Best company I have ever worked for!  Only reason I left was because I moved to Hattiesburg Mississippi from Reno Nevada.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sure invoices were processed and paid in a timely manner. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Relaxed yet professional. Treated their employees like gold. Beautiful office space with wonderful amenities!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Worked independently with low stress.  Great communication and a very positive place to work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They pay is good and most of the people are good to work with

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The company has a qual system to move up operator/ mech/ e&ic  levels and if you do not complete in the required time you can be terminated and it’s tough sometimes to get somebody to work with you on your qauls

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
its super corporate with lots of rules and regulations that are mostly common sense issues 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day would be doing plant rounds, sending emails, doing spread sheets and work orders its very slow paced and boring not a lot happens or goes on

Management seems to actually care about safety and respect in the work place but many of the rig crews in the field and sadly the ones with longevity have little respect or care for a productive and respectful work culture. Unless you have friends or family that are there already that are in your corner, expect to be undermined and treated poorly. A lot of amazing people here but a few bad apples really did spoil the experience.

If you enjoy 2 weeks on 2 weeks off that is a plus. They pay for your travel to start your hitch. There's opportunity to work in some pretty neat countries and states. Room to move up depending more on likeability then skill level. 

As far as Mon - Fri gigs go, ORMAT is not bad. I get to sit in an office on site for the most part, i'm on the computer most of the day, but being a female in this industry is not easy. I haven't stayed long enough to say i've experienced anything directly towards me, however the managers, contractors etc, openly cuss up a storm, use derogatory and inappropriate phrases when talking to others, light jokes on cultures is extremely common. If you can get past that, and sharing one restroom with 3+ guys daily, then the pay and benefits are definitely worth it. 

Every day is some thing different so there is a lot of chances to learn new way to repair and run equipment, everyone works hard and takes the time to do the job right the first time. In a typical day we do a lot of preventative maintance inspecting equipment, ive learned how to replace seals, bearings, gears, pumps, and much more related to geothermal power. Management treats everyone equaly, and the co-workers respect each other. The hardest part is working long hours on projects but it is the most enjoyable when all that hard work is done and you have fixed the problem.

Same thing every day. 10 hours of sitting and staring a t a computer. Like living Ground Hod Day over and over. I have not learned any new skills here. The management is more concerned with production than with employees. The culture here is very bad.Too much finger pointing and not enough common and practical sense. The hardest part of the job is trying not to bang you head against the wall over their unusual processes and procedures. Most positions do not have a supervisor looking over your shoulder but there are some micro managers.

Very, very traditional utility company with strong foreign oversight. Turnover is extremely high, so you will be asked to cover multiple jobs at a moments notice. Training is non-existent, try to learn the job best you can. Benefits are overall average, good health etc. Sick time available, but highly discouraged from management to use it, when you have to use it, will be questioned at length. Vacation time is a separate account, company told me what month you should use it. Payroll was a mess, was shorted for hours more than once. 

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