KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

You have to have hubby go to HR and they will email it to you.

Debbie

gaz1 in birmingham, United Kingdom said: hi miss henley i am a uk trucker and have been dealing with my recruiter barbara gallagher, have sent her an email yesterday , not heard back i realise how busy she must be but tried to call her today, just got voicemail just hoping she is ok just had a query for her could you possibly help thanks gary

She's alive and well. :) They keep us very busy around here, plus we're having some computer issues today. Hang in there, I'm sure she will get back with you shortly.

switch in Austin, Texas said: Thank you for that information Ms Henley. I would like to welcome you to the board, I notice that you are a KBR recruiter so we appreciate your time here. We havent seen Journee here in a while and wondered if she was doing o.k.? There are a few people here looking for assistance, so we would value your time. Thank you so much

Thank you so much for the warm welcome. :) Journee is fine, I'm sure she will be back online when she can. They do keep us pretty busy over here, but I will try to jump in and answer questions here and there as time allows.

Voltage in Dawsonville, Georgia said: Do you know the requirments to be a master electrician,is there a mim. years of a Master
Thanks

The requirements for a Master Electrician are tough. One must have had a current, valid Master's license for at least 5 years, in addition to a solid documented verifiable work history at that level including leadership and planning experience. As with the journeyman positions, one must have well-rounded experience in residential, commercial and industrial. They have also been asking for copies of certifications, including completion of an apprenticeship program. Sounds tough, but a recruiter is tasked with gathering all this documentation and submitting it for approval by the management in-theatre. If a candidate is accepted/approved at the Master level, the recruiter may offer the position. If not accepted, the recruiter may offer a position at the journeyman level (if there is one available) if the candidate is interested. A journeyman may then be elevated to the Master level in theatre, but of course there are no guarantees.

I have a question I hope someone can answer: Suppose I didn't want kbr's health insurance because I have the Army retiree health plan. Do I have to get it? The reason I ask is because I haven't heard of anyone not getting it. Of course I need to get hired first lol. I'm just thinking ahead.
Thanks,
JM

Vanessa, can you tell me if the polo shirts required by KBR are solid only or are stripes okay. And also I know there can be no slogans, but what about brand insignias? Thanks
kris

I thought that all employees had to get the medical coverage as it has International health coverage, but it would make sense that military insurance would cover you at any military hospital out of the United States and that would be the place they would take you to. Maybe one of the recriuters could answer that issue for the retired military.

Debbie

The polos are only required for supervisor and office personnel. But it doesn't matter in regards to solid or stripes. Logos on pockets or shirt are okay.

Debbie

so carpenters can wear tshirts?

Thanks Deb, my line of reasoning was similar to yours. Hopefully a recruiter will answer.

JM

Even if you have army tricare you still have to get KBRs insurance its mandatory

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: I havent gotten our cards.. its been more than a month.. but we have coverage through my school district.. Hazmatts wife sorry that that happened to you...

That happened to me when I went for my first prenatal appointment.. at Kaiser.. they tried to tell me I wasnt covered.. and I had to call all kinds of people.. They let me go through with the appointment bc I was sure that I was covered and that someone made a mistake..they had me fill out a form agreeing to pay in case it didnt get cleared up..it did of course

It was just weird because my husbands last day at his previous job was 12-31. Our insurance was continued for an additional 30 days as is a usual thing. Apparently our dental was not included in that. The last day of coverage was the same day he quit... So I was really surprised. If I had known, I would've rescheduled, but my son was already half way done... lol.. but hey, he has perfect teeth! Haha. I guess I'll just wait for the cards.. I had to postpone my appointment. Darn. Oh well. No rush. I don't like dentists anyhow.. lol.

James McGonigle in Oklahoma said: I have a question I hope someone can answer: Suppose I didn't want kbr's health insurance because I have the Army retiree health plan. Do I have to get it? The reason I ask is because I haven't heard of anyone not getting it. Of course I need to get hired first lol. I'm just thinking ahead.
Thanks,
JM

Actually the AETNA international policy is mandatory for the employee regardless of other coverage. I had heard long ago that KBR had been trying to work something out that would allow for employees to use Tricare instead if they wished, but this has never come to fruition. I'm sure there are deep, dark ugly legal ramifications in there somewhere, but I personally do not know what they are. :)

Hey all I hope all r well. MawMaw I am so sorry for ur loss we will be keeping u in our prayers. I am counting down the days until my hubby comes home 2/13/2009. I am getting so excited. Thanks Deb 4 the info. We r taking some time 2gether b4 he gets home.

Is any1 hubby or any1 @ Kandahar? Does any1 know of any couples that do this 2gth. My hubby was asking me 2 try to get on.

yes

Thank you for validating that information, it will help for the retired military as they start this process.

Hi Ms. Henley, would it be possible for you to put me in touch with the recruiter for Sr. Logistics Warehouseman? My email is mattgottlieb@msn.com.
Any help at all would be appreciated, it's great that you take the time for us.

I know a couple but they ended up at different camps.

Debbie

KrimsonKween in North Carolina said: Hey all I hope all r well. MawMaw I am so sorry for ur loss we will be keeping u in our prayers. I am counting down the days until my hubby comes home 2/13/2009. I am getting so excited. Thanks Deb 4 the info. We r taking some time 2gether b4 he gets home.

Is any1 hubby or any1 @ Kandahar? Does any1 know of any couples that do this 2gth. My hubby was asking me 2 try to get on.

I too am so sorry to hear about what happened! So tragic! I hope your son is doing ok.

carrigon said: how long was hubby in houston? what position is he? thanks...my hubby is going feb 1 so i just was wondering.

he was there for 10 days. he is a food service worker (cook) :)

Hi all hope you are doing well. I just wanted to keep in touch. Mawmaw I am so very sorry for yot loss I will keep youin my prayer along with all the ones that are away from thier love ones.
Debbie thanks for the help in the past. My hubby is in Bagram and he a medic.He left to go to Houston 11/30/08 and has make it to Bagram. My question is when would be the starting date to count down for his R&R? Does it start in Houston or when he left Houston?
Cathey

Hey Sandra, hope you get back on soon. I finally talked to Rob at 0500. He said your honey was a bit worried about ya. I hope you are doing ok. looks like they are going to be split up :( Rob will be going to Ghanzi now.

carolinaboy in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hi all hope you are doing well. I just wanted to keep in touch. Mawmaw I am so very sorry for yot loss I will keep youin my prayer along with all the ones that are away from thier love ones.
Debbie thanks for the help in the past. My hubby is in Bagram and he a medic.He left to go to Houston 11/30/08 and has make it to Bagram. My question is when would be the starting date to count down for his R&R? Does it start in Houston or when he left Houston?
Cathey

It begins the day he left Houston

What is the Pay for Air Conditioning techs?

need advicce, maybe Ms. Henley, or others can help. I failed by background check with KBR. I have a felony. It is from Aug. 2001. Now the background check said to list as far back as only SEVEN years, i put this one done in good faith. Then i was asked by my recruiter to contact Arlene Jackson (kbr), not sure what she does. But all she said was this was what kbr looked for. Now i had finished parole in 2004. So she counted out seven years and said to apply in 2012. But i think Aug. 20001 to Jan. 2009, Thats more than seven years. Is she right to count from date i finished parole. I have seen one post about a guy had a felony 10 yrs. ago , and he went overseas.

Ed Lydecker in Toms River, New Jersey said: What is the Pay for Air Conditioning techs?

I was offered 85,000. but was denied employment. my brother went over with kbr as hvac too. but came home when some guy rewired some fan motors he had wired, and they burned up.didn't like that. now he is in Kuwait with a different company and he likes it better.

$2583.00 with 75% uplifts on the first 40 hours each week. Monthly pay for a four week payroll around $6796.00

Debbie

KrimsonKween in North Carolina said: Hey all I hope all r well. MawMaw I am so sorry for ur loss we will be keeping u in our prayers. I am counting down the days until my hubby comes home 2/13/2009. I am getting so excited. Thanks Deb 4 the info. We r taking some time 2gether b4 he gets home.

Is any1 hubby or any1 @ Kandahar? Does any1 know of any couples that do this 2gth. My hubby was asking me 2 try to get on.

lucky .. you get to have him for valentines day... I havent spent valentines day with mine for 2 yrs and this will be the 3rd...

the 1st year he had class on that night...last year he was working in Vegas and this year he will be in Iraq

HVAC Leo in San Antonio, Texas said: need advicce, maybe Ms. Henley, or others can help. I failed by background check with KBR. I have a felony. It is from Aug. 2001. Now the background check said to list as far back as only SEVEN years, i put this one done in good faith. Then i was asked by my recruiter to contact Arlene Jackson (kbr), not sure what she does. But all she said was this was what kbr looked for. Now i had finished parole in 2004. So she counted out seven years and said to apply in 2012. But i think Aug. 20001 to Jan. 2009, Thats more than seven years. Is she right to count from date i finished parole. I have seen one post about a guy had a felony 10 yrs. ago , and he went overseas.

Hey Debb, You seem to be on top of this more then anybody else so is this true. Do they count when your parole ended or when u were convicted like everybody else in the world? Ps ..you need to sleep too sweetheart, your on this thing all the time. God bless U and stay cool.

From what I remember it stated something about all provisions of court orders complete and a release from the courts. Unforuntely if you have parole or probation I guess they count from the completion of that. This is the first one to post that was still on paper and not cleared for 7 years. It may also have to do with passport issues also.

Debbie

Debbie Creery in Gatesville, Texas said: From what I remember it stated something about all provisions of court orders complete and a release from the courts. Unforuntely if you have parole or probation I guess they count from the completion of that. This is the first one to post that was still on paper and not cleared for 7 years. It may also have to do with passport issues also.

Debbie

well I guess well just have to see, I told Mr johnson all about it and he assured me it was fine as long as the conviction was over 7 years ago. Man , this thing has ben a rollercoaster ride. I go for the wabi test and was told I was going to houston onthe 16 of feb. Just did the background a couple days ago, so i wounder how long it takes for them to respond. Take care JKT

Vannessa Henley in Houston, Texas said: The requirements for a Master Electrician are tough. One must have had a current, valid Master's license for at least 5 years, in addition to a solid documented verifiable work history at that level including leadership and planning experience. As with the journeyman positions, one must have well-rounded experience in residential, commercial and industrial. They have also been asking for copies of certifications, including completion of an apprenticeship program. Sounds tough, but a recruiter is tasked with gathering all this documentation and submitting it for approval by the management in-theatre. If a candidate is accepted/approved at the Master level, the recruiter may offer the position. If not accepted, the recruiter may offer a position at the journeyman level (if there is one available) if the candidate is interested. A journeyman may then be elevated to the Master level in theatre, but of course there are no guarantees.

Thank you for the info. That is what I need to know. I am undergoing my background check now, I've only had my master's for four years and just wanted to double check.

Hi everyone, It's been awhile since I have posted. I am trying to keep up with who's who but I think I am slacking a little. I have a question. What is the AE# mailing for Bagram. We are still have a problem with him receiving his mail.

Thanks in advance for the help.

Paula

Hi Robsbabi - My husband is at Ghazni. He was sent there from Sharana before Christmas and is still there. What does you hubby do?

Paula

jdcs wife in riverside, California said: lucky .. you get to have him for valentines day... I havent spent valentines day with mine for 2 yrs and this will be the 3rd...

the 1st year he had class on that night...last year he was working in Vegas and this year he will be in Iraq

jdc_wife
I am just glad he is coming home. As the days go by I get all gitty like a school girl.

Okay guys I just talked to my hubby I can go to sleep now. Be blessed and have a great night, morning day whichever it is where u r. I am so excited................

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: Hi Robsbabi - My husband is at Ghazni. He was sent there from Sharana before Christmas and is still there. What does you hubby do?

Paula

he is in food service. they told him this morning that's where he will be in a day or 2, and that it's a new base. what's your hubby say about it? what does he do there? Rob is having to leave all the friends that he has made thusfar, but at least he makes new ones quickly. :) tell your hubby that when he sees a tall bald guy in a few days to tell him hey!

Host said: What are the average starting salaries, bonuses, benefits and travel requirements like at KBR?

What do you like best about working at KBR? Are there any great perks or special treats for employees?

Hi everyone , do anybody know the type of job positions kbr is hiring now . pleases get back to me

He is an electrician. The base is small, with no amenaties. He was suppose to have R&R on March 18th but since there is very few electricians they won't let him leave until April 15th. All-in-all he says it o.k., but if it wasn't o.k. he wouldn't tell me any way. He doesn't like me to worry. He says the food is good and he has more room to himself than he did at Sharana. Hope this helps.

Paula

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: He is an electrician. The base is small, with no amenaties. He was suppose to have R&R on March 18th but since there is very few electricians they won't let him leave until April 15th. All-in-all he says it o.k., but if it wasn't o.k. he wouldn't tell me any way. He doesn't like me to worry. He says the food is good and he has more room to himself than he did at Sharana. Hope this helps.

Paula

Rob is the same way. He was originally supposed to go to Sharana. I hope he gets to come home as soon as possible, sounds like they are trying to get more people over there.

How long has he been working for KBR?

Kevs beloved in Camarillo, California said: How long has he been working for KBR?

oh, he just started at the beginning of January. I am still trying to adjust. It helps to see others that are going through the same thing.

Yes, it is nice to have support from people who understand what you're going through. If you had asked me 6 months ago if I would be here and my husband in a foreign country I would have probably started laughing. Some days will be easier than others. Time will pass quickly and before you know it R&R will be here. The fun part is planning romantic get aways. He says that's the only thing keeping him going. Well, I have to get the kids and grandkids off to bed. Have a restful night.

Paula

P.S. And LOST is starting...

Hey guys backup iz any1 at Kandahar n Afganistan?

JJ2008 in Houston, Texas said: Thank you. I need one in order to move into an apartment next month... does anyone know for sure if they mail the paycheck stubs to our home address on file? And if so, when exactly is it mailed

You can have him go down to Finance and get a copy. They should print it out for him on the spot. He can then mail it to you or scan it and email it. KBR employees are supposed to get a copy at the camp without asking. But it all depends on how lazy/laidback your camp is.

Good point. It might have something to do with the change the way business is done in Iraq which took place on the 1st. Everyone over here had to file for a MOS (?) letter, which I guess is an Iraq work visa.

Vannessa Henley in Houston, Texas said: Actually the change has to do with a new cog in the adminstrative machine over in Iraq, an additional step that KBR will have to facilitate for each candidate prior to their deployment into that country. This new process will require that each candidate have a passport on hand prior to their arrival for processing to ensure that they are not delayed in Houston for extra days, possibly weeks. KBR has not yet had to implement this process, and I have just heard through the grapevine that the "cutoff" has been moved from February to some time in March. Keep in touch with your recruiters for the latest details!

HVAC Leo in San Antonio, Texas said: need advicce, maybe Ms. Henley, or others can help. I failed by background check with KBR. I have a felony. It is from Aug. 2001. Now the background check said to list as far back as only SEVEN years, i put this one done in good faith. Then i was asked by my recruiter to contact Arlene Jackson (kbr), not sure what she does. But all she said was this was what kbr looked for. Now i had finished parole in 2004. So she counted out seven years and said to apply in 2012. But i think Aug. 20001 to Jan. 2009, Thats more than seven years. Is she right to count from date i finished parole. I have seen one post about a guy had a felony 10 yrs. ago , and he went overseas.

Actually, I like to convey the requirement to my candidates in this way: "if the word 'felony' appears in your background report in the past 7-year window, your background will not pass." The 7-year report must be free of anything involving a felony, not only the conviction but any time served, parole, or probation as well. This is also addressed in the Environmental Assessment in our online application process. I'm sorry there was any misunderstanding on this.

D427 in The Northeast said: I re read it and saw I was being slightly harsh. KBR is a good choice if you want to work in Iraq or Afghanistan IF you can't find any other company to work for. KBR is the bottom for field workers, supervisors on up get paid fairly well.

Just out of curiousity and seeing as you seem to know quite a bit, which companies would you recommend for an electrician.

switch in Austin, Texas said: Just out of curiousity and seeing as you seem to know quite a bit, which companies would you recommend for an electrician.

You have email :)

D427 in The Northeast said: Good point. It might have something to do with the change the way business is done in Iraq which took place on the 1st. Everyone over here had to file for a MOS (?) letter, which I guess is an Iraq work visa.

MOS in military terms is an acronym for Military Occupational Specialty.... more or less a number they give you for the specific job you are doing....