KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

Patrick Hoag in Deland, Florida said: ok, not far, East Volusia, half way between O-town and Daytona. Had work in downtown for years.

My sister is in Deltona right off 472

Ms. Gallagher,
Is there an active list for recruits coming into the July class?
My friends are heavey - drivers and expect to travel to Houston in July.
Any possibility of a tenative confirmation?
BTW...that you for the article
Merrill

sorry...my nerves are spillling into every aspect of my life
1. My friends are heavy truck drivers
2. Thank you for the article
Merrill

Merrill River in Mansfield, Ohio said: sorry...my nerves are spillling into every aspect of my life
1. My friends are heavy truck drivers
2. Thank you for the article
Merrill

LOL , we all know that feeling honey.

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: Do you have an email address...I can look up the electrician recruiter for you and send it. Uplifts are 80%, R&R is every 3 months and they give you alot towards reimbursement, not 800.00 either.Insurance I don't know yet, will try to find out. They also pay you while you train.

I am not the same that ask for the e-mail for the elctrical recruiter, but if you would please e-mail, i would appreciate it, thanks stonemill@kalama.com

hi everyone. im a 34 year old electrician thinking about going out to iraq. can anyone tell me what my salary will be and how long i will be out there before i get a r&r. thanks

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Hi Patrick, well we are orginally from Iowa only been this way--well for going on two yrs, though I have only been living this way myself for a little over a yr as I stay back north to settle up our affairs after we closed our business. We vacationed alot this way--had thought to adventually retire this way. It was my idea to mvoe the family this way--hubby was pretty broken up about having to close his business. Too late we learned that this- Florida is more a place to spend your money than make your money--at least for many. I do love it though regardless--no better place to be "broke" in, eh? We usually make it Daytona way once in a while.

yea,
had a biker friend from council bluffs years ago. met him during bike week about 1984 +/-. his family has a big farm out there. I used to be an OTR but moved on to other things. just wanna get overseas.

Koko Wilson in Florida said: Hi Patrick, well we are orginally from Iowa only been this way--well for going on two yrs, though I have only been living this way myself for a little over a yr as I stay back north to settle up our affairs after we closed our business. We vacationed alot this way--had thought to adventually retire this way. It was my idea to mvoe the family this way--hubby was pretty broken up about having to close his business. Too late we learned that this- Florida is more a place to spend your money than make your money--at least for many. I do love it though regardless--no better place to be "broke" in, eh? We usually make it Daytona way once in a while.

Sorry West Volusia Deland ? Deltona Area

Patrick Hoag in Deland, Florida said: ok, not far, East Volusia, half way between O-town and Daytona. Had work in downtown for years.

Hello Patrick,
We are native DeLandians. Have family still there. We live in Edgewater now.

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: Yes, he was a t Kandahar and will more than likely be going back around there. My husband is a man of his word also, but the pressure from upper management was too much and the micro-managing that was going on, plus not able to get materials was just too much. The biggest factor was that he took a higher position and was never paid for it. They kepttelling him that it would be retro back to November. They kept jerking him along and that was it. He is working on the pay part, for he has all the emails and paperwork that verifies the pay for the position. Do you need a recruiter's name at Fluor...It might be good if you have your hubby email them with his resume. Keep at it, that is what hubby did. He was always emailing them.

Do you have a recruiters name that you could give out? I would never tell where it came from! Promise.

Hazel Stricklin in Bossier City, Louisiana said: T, I have one of the cartouche's with 3 sides and he also got our little 4 year old one! She doesn't realize the value, but loves it. I loved it when I worked in Saudi in the very early 80's and KKMC was still a secret. It took us hours to get into KKMC after making the journey up there. It took us even longer to get off the base!! We had letters from the Crown Prince that is not the King. Loved working over there.

Hey Hazel my sister worked over in Saudi in the 80's as well at King Fahd hospital, where were you?

Hazel Stricklin in Bossier City, Louisiana said: Do you have a recruiters name that you could give out? I would never tell where it came from! Promise.

what is your email address

Barbara Gallagher in Houston, Texas said: contracts, allegations the company denies.

Under a new Pentagon contract, known as known as Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (Logcap) IV, KBR is competing for the same troop-support work with two other companies, Irving-based Fluor Corp. and Falls Church, Va.-based DynCorp International.

No new packages, so far
So far, only a few packages of work have been awarded under Logcap IV, the biggest in Kuwait, and none have gone to KBR. All the companies are waiting for word on larger work awards in Afghanistan and Iraq. KBR, meanwhile, is getter far fewer applications than it once did, partly because it doesn’t have as many jobs to fill, said Dan Kent, project manager of KBR’s consolidated support center, run out of a vacated department store at Greenspoint Mall.
At the height of the war effort, KBR received some 12,000 applications a month, Kent said. Now, “I’m guessing it’s a couple of hundred.” Last week, several KBR recruits said hard economic realities in the U.S. had spurred them to seek potentially life-threatening—but well-paying—contractor jobs in the Middle East.
“I’m a crane operator, and things are pretty tough right now,” said Rick Choate, 53, of LaPorte, who is preparing for his second tour with KBR in Iraq. Leroy Calkins, a refrigeration specialist from Victorville, Calif., is also back for a second assignment with KBR and said his motivation has changed from the last time he went to Iraq in 2007. “I support the troops and everybody over there. I went over the first time for that reason,” said Calkins, 50. “But the economy the way it is, it’s not working out real well, so I’m going back over there again. It’s more economical than anything else.”

Thank you, Barbara, for this report. I do pray that things start looking up for our workers and the company. If not for KBR, we would have lost everything and I very thankful my husband had the opportunity for the job he has.

kerry lewis in Woburn, Massachusetts said: Hey Hazel my sister worked over in Saudi in the 80's as well at King Fahd hospital, where were you?

I worked for the Corp of Engineers, my husband was the liasion officer between the US and SANG forces and he bought all the military equipment that SANG used. Not bragging but he was the ranking American military officer there. All of us wives worked back then, if we didn't have small children at home. I loved our villa! We lived on the SANG compound. Did your sister ever tell you about the ferris wheel parking thingy near the airport? I have only met one person that knew about that. I loved bartering for clothing to work in, long, with long sleeves!!

Welders. Does anyone know if they need welders over there?

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: Do you have an email address...I can look up the electrician recruiter for you and send it. Uplifts are 80%, R&R is every 3 months and they give you alot towards reimbursement, not 800.00 either.Insurance I don't know yet, will try to find out. They also pay you while you train.

yes - please e-mail me at carrigon AT aol.com. i really appreciate it and look forward to hearing from you!

Hazel Stricklin in Bossier City, Louisiana said: Thank you, Barbara, for this report. I do pray that things start looking up for our workers and the company. If not for KBR, we would have lost everything and I very thankful my husband had the opportunity for the job he has.

Hazel - I feel the same way. We would have lost everything within a couple months I think. We are blessed that he has this job.

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: Do you have an email address...I can look up the electrician recruiter for you and send it. Uplifts are 80%, R&R is every 3 months and they give you alot towards reimbursement, not 800.00 either.Insurance I don't know yet, will try to find out. They also pay you while you train.

Hi do you know of any recruiters for Administrative/clerical I do know that I and creepping a lot and don't say much but would really appreciate any help I do like Food Service but have 15 years of Administrative/ experience including payroll

Hello all. I missed a call this morining from a recruiter for Journeyman Electrician position.When I called back I got voice mail,left message but no word back.Just wanted to see the opinions about whether I should keep trying to get back in touch daily, or just wait for the return call?I am very anxious to get the ball rolling,thanks in advance for any feedback!

Kurtis Jerome in Tucson, Arizona said: Hello all. I missed a call this morining from a recruiter for Journeyman Electrician position.When I called back I got voice mail,left message but no word back.Just wanted to see the opinions about whether I should keep trying to get back in touch daily, or just wait for the return call?I am very anxious to get the ball rolling,thanks in advance for any feedback!

I would try again, but that's just my humble opinion. Good luck!!

Hi Does anyone know anything about Vinnell-Brown and Roots but looks like they are in Turkey

carrigon in Dover said: I would try again, but that's just my humble opinion. Good luck!!

Hey Carrigon, how was your trip to Spain? Was it wonderful? Mine is home in 44 days cant wait!

Kurtis Jerome in Tucson, Arizona said: Hello all. I missed a call this morining from a recruiter for Journeyman Electrician position.When I called back I got voice mail,left message but no word back.Just wanted to see the opinions about whether I should keep trying to get back in touch daily, or just wait for the return call?I am very anxious to get the ball rolling,thanks in advance for any feedback!

Yep i would keep calling ! If you dont someone else will !

switch in Austin, Texas said: Hey Carrigon, how was your trip to Spain? Was it wonderful? Mine is home in 44 days cant wait!

Hello!! Oh, it was sooooo wonderful!! It was so nice to spend quiet, relaxing time just reconnecting with my sweetheart! It gave us a taste of what it will be like when all the kids are grown and out of the house. :) It was very hard to walk away from him at the airport...even harder than it was when I first dropped him off at the airport. I guess because now I know how hard it is without him.

I hope those 44 days fly by for you!

Headed to bed...way past my bedtime! Chat with you later, Switch!

carrigon in Dover said: Headed to bed...way past my bedtime! Chat with you later, Switch!

Goodnight, glad you had a fun time.

For all the sparks out there stilHigh Voltage Lineman/Electricians ( Baghdad, Iraq)

The Louis Berger Group, one of the leading engineering development firms, is seeking highly experienced High Voltage Lineman/Electricians for World Wide Power, a power generation project. This project involves a one-year contract, and is based on one of four U.S. military bases in and around Baghdad, Iraq. Immediate openings are available.

Desired Qualifications:

* Senior-level experience working in switching operations and installation/maintenance of High Voltage Electrical Distribution Networks. Hot Glove and Bucket truck experience required.
* Experience in fault finding and rectification of Underground and Overhead Distribution Networks.
* Minimum 5 years experience with Synchronized Diesel Power Generators. 24/7 Prime Power experience required.
* Minimum 5 years experience working with live High Voltage Networks.
* Previous experience in Iraq is of advantage

Please submit a Word-formatted resume to Leo Matsuo at lmatsuo@louisberger.com Only qualified candidates will be contacted. l looking

here is the link

www.louisberger.com

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: what is your email address

hardy3742,
I've applied for the truck driving job on-line. I was just wondering how long does it take a recruiter to contact me?
Thanks
redbaron1

Also
If anybody can answer this?
Could anybody create a general list of things (doc. info.) to bring to Houston for your interview so I could get a leg up on preperations. I like to cover all my bases if you know what I mean.

Red Baron1 in Swartz Creek, Michigan said: Also
If anybody can answer this?
Could anybody create a general list of things (doc. info.) to bring to Houston for your interview so I could get a leg up on preperations. I like to cover all my bases if you know what I mean.

I.D. , Social security card ( the original ) copy of birth certificate, doctors prescription paper ( if any ), shot records, passport, that should be it besides all the obvious papers they make you get taken care of like dental xrays and things like that.

oh yeah, a blank check or two. I never forget to do the work but i always forget to get paid. I always forget to turn in my time sheets. 2 blank checks.

And your DD 214 ( if youre prior service )

Red Baron1 in Swartz Creek, Michigan said: Also
If anybody can answer this?
Could anybody create a general list of things (doc. info.) to bring to Houston for your interview so I could get a leg up on preperations. I like to cover all my bases if you know what I mean.

My husband was in Houston last week for processing (he's an electrician), he had to take his police report/security clearance form, bank details, voided cheque, copies of his certificates, passport and they also needed a dental form but he was told he didn't need this. If you do get a job offer they will send you a recruitment pack which has about 30 pages, this will give all the information about what to bring with you for processing and also for Iraq. There is a girl from KBR that comes onto this forum called Barbara Gallagher, you could contact her via this forum, i think she deals with the recruitment of truck drivers and she is very helpful!
Good luck! Emma

Bring ALOT of patience, you'll need it !

Red Baron1 in Swartz Creek, Michigan said: hardy3742,
I've applied for the truck driving job on-line. I was just wondering how long does it take a recruiter to contact me?
Thanks
redbaron1

Redbaron,
It can take a several weeks...I would be keep sending emails regarding the position that you applied for.

mona weir in west columbia, South Carolina said: My sister is in Deltona right off 472

Mona, yup know the area well. use to work for that little burg, what a night mare. I', just North about 10 miles.

hardy3742 in Edgewater, Florida said: Hello Patrick,
We are native DeLandians. Have family still there. We live in Edgewater now.

good to go. small world, really.

I have not posted on here in the past few weeks, but I have been keeping up on the forum. I was hoping that the wonderful people of the forum might be able to help me. I was in line for a management position with KBR back in April, but the position got canceled before we got too far along. If anyone has been or is in a position in the Middle East for contract administration, project controls/management, procurement, management role, HR, or estimating and would be willing to correspond with me and help me restructure my resume to hit on a position please email me at kurly75@gmail.com. I would like to thank all of those on the forum for their kindness in the past and for their help on this in the future.

Good morning all. I am so excited, we have 21 day's till our Europe trip, can't wait. My husband is still at his FOB and is waiting till like the 23rd to fly back to Kandahar, he hate's that place....but loves the FOB....he's so weird.lol I hope seeing how he is waiting so long, he don't get bumped off that flight...I will be spending the first few day's in Europe by myself.

Switch....we have been playing phone tag for a week now...lol....I will call u tonight.

Hope you all have a good day:)

Patrick Hoag in Deland, Florida said: Mona, yup know the area well. use to work for that little burg, what a night mare. I', just North about 10 miles.

I am a born and raised Floridian. Just moved to SC last November.

mellypryor in Fort Worth, Texas said: Good morning all. I am so excited, we have 21 day's till our Europe trip, can't wait. My husband is still at his FOB and is waiting till like the 23rd to fly back to Kandahar, he hate's that place....but loves the FOB....he's so weird.lol I hope seeing how he is waiting so long, he don't get bumped off that flight...I will be spending the first few day's in Europe by myself.

Switch....we have been playing phone tag for a week now...lol....I will call u tonight.

Hope you all have a good day:)

Melly - that's terrific!! I hope the next 21 days fly by and then they slooowwww down once you're together! Where are you guys going?

Hey Mona - how's everything going? Hope all is well!

carrigon in Dover said: Hey Mona - how's everything going? Hope all is well!

Hey good morning! Glad to hear your trip was a good one ! Paul comes home July 10 , can't wait. Guess we will try and take a trip in November on his next one. Off to the gym .

Barbara Gallagher in Houston, Texas said: I was at contracts last week ..... I will not be back up at the DPC for the next three months. sorry.

darn thats everyones loss because you are like the few people said in previous posts "hot". Mean that with the utmost respect too. Hope you are having a good hump day.

Red Baron1 in Swartz Creek, Michigan said: Also
If anybody can answer this?
Could anybody create a general list of things (doc. info.) to bring to Houston for your interview so I could get a leg up on preperations. I like to cover all my bases if you know what I mean.

If I read this correctly , interviews are done over the phone (mine was) and going to Houston is one or is the last step to going overseas. Logcaptalk.com has a nice list of prep stuff.

Barbara Gallagher in Houston, Texas said: I dont know how I will missed at the dpc....we all line up and say our name in the mic. at contracts...

i just woke up LOL i miss read that LOL as I wont be there for 3 months i need my coffee

mona weir in west columbia, South Carolina said: Hey good morning! Glad to hear your trip was a good one ! Paul comes home July 10 , can't wait. Guess we will try and take a trip in November on his next one. Off to the gym .

July 10! Wow...just one month from today. May the countdown begin! :)

Barbara..interesting read you posted yesterday. 'Preciate it!

Hey Barbara and T - how are you guys?

...man, it's so quiet here lately! i remember the good ole days when there was plenty going on!