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Cairn Energy

3.9
based on 433 Reviews

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Company Summary
Capricorn Energy PLC is an independent, UK-based oil and gas exploration and production company.
Overall Rating
3.9/5
based on 433 reviews

3% below
industry average

Highly rated for 
Salary, Work-life balance

Critically rated for
Job security, Promotions
Work Policy

Work from office
79% employees reported

Rotational Shift
42% employees reported

Strict timing
53% employees reported

Within country
32% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
45 employees reported
Free meal
44 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
36 employees reported
Cafeteria
32 employees reported
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About Cairn Energy
Founded in1981 (44 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count1k-5k
HeadquartersEdinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Websitecairnenergy.com
Primary Industry
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"Cairn has explored, discovered, developed and produced oil and gas in a variety of locations throughout the world with more than 20 years’ experience as operator and partner in all stages of the oil and gas lifecycle. Cairn is listed on the London Stock Exchange with its headquarters in Edinburgh and offices in London, Norway, Senegal and Mexico.
Cairn’s strategy is to deliver value for stakeholders from a balanced portfolio of exploration, development and production assets within the oil and gas lifecycle. Cairn’s portfolio provides exposure to high impact exploration drilling. The Group’s production assets provide the cash flow to sustain exploration and development activity."
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Cairn Energy Ratings
based on 433 reviews
Overall Rating
3.9/5
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3.9
Salary
3.8
Work-life balance
3.5
Company culture
3.5
Skill development
3.5
Work satisfaction
3.3
Promotions
3.0
Job security
Cairn Energy is rated 3.9 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 433 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Cairn Energy
based on 400 reviews
3.9
Rated by 36 Women
Rated 4.1 for Work-life balance and 4.1 for Salary
3.9
Rated by 364 Men
Rated 3.9 for Salary and 3.7 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Cairn Energy
based on 32 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
79%
Hybrid
12%
Permanent work from home
9%
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Overall Rating | 3.9/5 based on 433 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 16.1k reviews ![]() | 4.5/5 based on 30 reviews | 3.8/5 based on 434 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Salary Work-life balance | Job security Skill development Work-life balance | Work-life balance Work satisfaction Skill development | Salary |
Critically Rated for | Job security Promotions | Promotions | ![]() No critically rated category | Work-life balance Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 79% employees reported | Work from office 81% employees reported | - | Work from office 84% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 36 women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.1k women | 4.6 Excellent rated by 5 women | 3.5 Good rated by 72 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 364 men | 4.0 Good rated by 14.1k men | 4.5 Good rated by 23 men | 3.9 Good rated by 339 men |
Job security | 3.0 Average | 4.1 Good | 4.5 Good | 3.7 Good |
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Cairn Energy Salaries
Cairn Energy salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 433 employees.
Production Engineer
(153 salaries)
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â‚ą4.9 L/yr - â‚ą16 L/yr
Senior Production Engineer
(80 salaries)
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â‚ą9.5 L/yr - â‚ą24 L/yr
Electrical Engineer
(68 salaries)
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â‚ą3.3 L/yr - â‚ą10.5 L/yr
Mechanical Engineer
(63 salaries)
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â‚ą4.5 L/yr - â‚ą12.9 L/yr
Senior Electrical Engineer
(53 salaries)
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â‚ą7.4 L/yr - â‚ą27 L/yr
Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get)
(46 salaries)
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â‚ą6.5 L/yr - â‚ą17.4 L/yr
Instrument Engineer
(42 salaries)
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â‚ą4.3 L/yr - â‚ą16.3 L/yr
Senior Engineer
(38 salaries)
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â‚ą8.7 L/yr - â‚ą26.5 L/yr
Senior Instrument Engineer
(38 salaries)
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â‚ą9.3 L/yr - â‚ą21.5 L/yr
Lab Chemist
(37 salaries)
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â‚ą3.4 L/yr - â‚ą8.5 L/yr
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Cairn Energy FAQs
When was Cairn Energy founded?
Cairn Energy was founded in 1981. The company has been operating for 44 years primarily in the Oil & Gas sector.
Where is the Cairn Energy headquarters located?
Cairn Energy is headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh.
How many employees does Cairn Energy have in India?
Cairn Energy currently has more than 3,000+ employees in India. Production, Manufacturing & Engineering department appears to have the highest employee count in Cairn Energy based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Cairn Energy have good work-life balance?
Cairn Energy has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 76% employees rated Cairn Energy 4 or above, while 24% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Cairn Energy work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Cairn Energy good for career growth?
Career growth at Cairn Energy is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 24% employees rated Cairn Energy 3 or below, while 76% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Cairn Energy promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Cairn Energy?
Working at Cairn Energy comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for salary & benefits and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for job security and promotions / appraisal, based on 400+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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