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I'm looking for work in the middle east. I already applie with DynCorp, Fluor and Kbr. Don't have any call yet. I'm journeyman electrician. Any help?

LA Bayou Girl in Louisiana said: KSNIPER 777, I sent out a few emails today and got a response from a recruiter in Houston, just not from the right division. He told me that my husband's profile on the web site showed him to still be in Iraq working and that is why he has not been called yet. Now wouldn't that be great if he was in Iraq??? One thing is for sure I would not be spending hours on end of my time trying to help him get back over there if that were true. I went on the web site and everything on my end is like it is supposed to be. Do you possibly think they are looking at an old internal profile or something?????? I am confused for sure. The recruiter emailed me back a couple of times and said he was going to put it in the right hands. Anything you can think of would cause him to show up as an employee already?????

I guess when he left HR did not close out his file or properly process his PAN. That does happen but at least they are getting it squared away and will make his return a positive.

LA Bayou Girl in Louisiana said: He said he was going to pass it on to the right person. We swapped several emails. I don't think he would have bothered if he did not feel like it was worth his time. I have hopes that something positive is going to come of this. That has been my stand the last couple of weeks. Think positive!!!!

Oh I know he wouldn't have contacted you if he wasn't serious about sending him back. All day long that's what those folks do. Good luck anyways, I am still applying my tail off!

Barbara Gallagher,
I am not sure if you handle Truck Driver resumes or not, but I seen others address you about job possibilities. So I was hoping that it might help my chances. I have a passport, TWIC card, 6yrs exp driving and haul hazmat tankers right now. I have applied to numerous job listing on the KBR wesite. If you could possible take a look at mine, or I could email you one directly, I would appreciate you taking the time. Thank you jnorman31@verizon.net

hello everyone i am a union electrician in illinois curious about jobs overseas,if there is anyone who might be able to help me i would certainy be grateful.

I am a Union Electrician as well from Boston and been here 11 months in Iraq now. You can send me e-mail: advantra64@hotmail.com and will give you more information.

My friend and former coworker just went to iraq as a labor foreman. I have 20 years experience as a construction foreman and want to also go over seas (Iraq) to work. Can anyone provide some good insight as to how to gain employment with KBR.

Barbara Gallagher,

My friend said that he worked with you as the recruiter to obtain employment with KBR. If you are looking for another good labor foreman I am very interested in working overseas.

Thanks,

Terry

anyone on here yet today?

kodiak570 in Houston, Texas said: Oh I know he wouldn't have contacted you if he wasn't serious about sending him back. All day long that's what those folks do. Good luck anyways, I am still applying my tail off!

It did at least give us a ray of hope that we will hear from the recruiter that hires for logistics. I was about to give up hope of hearing from anyone at KBR. Could not imagine why we did not hear from them. I guess if they thought he was already there that would be a good reason not to call him. We are just going to keep applying now and hope to hear from the right recruiter soon.

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: I guess when he left HR did not close out his file or properly process his PAN. That does happen but at least they are getting it squared away and will make his return a positive.

Do you have any suggestions as to what we should do now other than just keep applying??? I hope that you are right about this being a positive step. The last few months have been very nerve racking and frustrating. He is just ready to go!!!! He is not used to being home and it is hard for him.

James A Norman in Kensington, Ohio said: anyone on here yet today?

Sir please keep your post geared toward jobs, normally this would have been deleted but i assume you are new to forum. thanks

this is from a dyncorp town hall time meeting in afghanistan,
Hi all,

I just came from the DynCorp town hall meeting. I took some notes and wanted to share them with you. I got as much information as I could. Some questions and answers I couldn’t hear but this is what I got. I came away from the meeting less than impressed by the DynCorp staff.

8PM DynCorp Town Hall Meeting

Camp Stone

Heart, Afghanistan

Speaker: Jibreel Turner Tibreel.Turner@dyn-intl.com & www.dyncorprecruiting.com

Jibreel: “We are here to make sure we have the best personnel who can perform and are qualified.”

DynCorp is based out of Falls Church VA. A Sub-Contractor working with DynCorp is TAOS.

TAOS takes care of movement, POL, & DFAC personnel.

Q&A

Q. How much O&M experience does DynCorp have?
We don’t know how much experience DynCorp has but I will find out.

Q. What are the R&R packages?
DynCorp 7-14-7---The 7 day R&R are only regional R&R’s but more time can be requested. 2-optional days included.
TAOS 10-10-10 for R&R

Q. What does regional R&R’s mean?
Stay within the Middle East or Asia---must have R&R approved by supervisor; they can extend days for R&R

Q. Who books the airline tickets for R&R?
DynCorp travel will get your tickets. Those who need Visas in Kuwait will be met by “REDCOATS” and will assist in getting visas. The wait could be about 12 hours to receive a visa. DynCorp will pay for visa. 7 day R&R DynCorp will pay $800 and 14 day $1500
TAOS employees will have to purchase their own tickets.

Q. When does R&R begin?
When you leave Kuwait your R&R will begin.

Q. Do we get a hotel in Kuwait before our flight?
No (no clear answer was not given if they will get a hotel in the future)

Q. How do employees get to Kuwait?
A charter plane will fly from Kandahar to Kuwait. Their own helicopters will fly us from outlying bases to Kandahar twice a week.

Q. Life insurance?
$250,00

Cont'
Q. Life insurance?
$250,000 accidental death

Q. Health Insurance?
Cigna health insurance and dental- Employee covered by company in full. Family health coverage for a family of 4 is $400. Dental is $31 a month for one person; $130 for a family.

Q. What if we get a “Red Cross Message” (emergency)
1st Available flight out of country. Employee must pay own way home and no pay during absence.

Q. Are sick days offered by DynCorp?
No pay for sick days

Q. What days does DynCorp offer holiday pay?
No holidays observed or paid at this time (will find out)

Q. What are the work hours?
12 hours a day, 7 days a week

Q. What is the pay uplift? Currently we are paid 75% uplift.
Uplift is 70% that is established by the state department. (5% less uplift) Uplift is only paid for the first 40 hours worked.

Q. How are we paid for overtime?
Straight rate for over time. (no uplift)

cont'
Q. What are the qualifications for jobs?
DynCorp will follow the job descriptions for the positions offered and some may require certifications.

Q. Is DynCorp set up to provide logistics for Herat?
DynCorp initially will use what is already in place although a lot will change.

Q. Do you as a contractor have a SOW and a SOP to follow?
Yes, a SOP is in place. Though we call it “procedures.”

Q. Are paperwork procedures and forms in place for each trade?
Yes, they are already set up.

Q. How many people do you need to staff this site? (Heart)
We don’t know the staffing we will need yet.

Q. Is there a set rate of EX-PATS to FOREIGN NATIONALS?
No set rate. We want qualified people.

Q. Do we sign a new contract each year?
New contract must be signed each year.

Q. Is their a contract bonus?
No bonus is written into the contracts.

Q. Do you pay for bunker time?
No bunker pay

Q. When will DynCorp begin the transition?
We will begin recruiting today.

Q. When will DynCorp take over the site? (Herat)
October 20th is the first day.

Q. How will materials in route be tracked or delivered?
Property department will have to handle it.

Q. What happens if we DEMOB? (quit)
You will have to pay for your own ticket home.

Q. Is this an “At Will” contract?
YES!

Q. Do we need a physical to work for DynCorp?
For Expats a physical will be given in Kuwait when you return from your first R&R.

Q. What about people with clearances?
All employees will have to complete a SF-85 just one level below a secret clearance. Those who need secret HR and the recruiter will guide you through the process.

Q. When could our first R&R be?
120 days after signing the contract with DynCorp. If you have an R&R schedule take it before you sign on with DynCorp because you will lose your R&R.

Q. Do you have absence with out leave?
Yes, it is approved by upper management. No pay during your time away from the project.

Q. Is there a cut of time for R&R’s? Can we stack R&R’s
You can stack or roll R&R’s if approved by your supervisor.

This is from a good buddy of mine

From what I read...Dyn only allows one R&R stateside? Do they offer better pay or working conditions than KBR? I like the idea of 3 home R&R...what does it mean to stack? thanks!!

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: I guess when he left HR did not close out his file or properly process his PAN. That does happen but at least they are getting it squared away and will make his return a positive.

Ksniper777 is theere anyway to check on your status for rehire through KBR here stateside. I have tried to contact SEII (KBR's subcontractor overseas) to no avail. I have also tried to contact KBR customer service by email and phone, and no on can tell me who/where I need to send my inquires.

I would hate to think I have been sitting at home all this time while applying for MANY jobs I am qualified for and can/have done, only to find out someone in HR made a paperwork error and they still have me classified as in country.

kodiak570@yahoo.com

I would also like to find out my status with KBR - priscillahagwood@yahoo.com

I am a Finish Grade Motor Grader Operator and NCCER Certified Heavy Equipment Instructor. I worked for KBR from 05-06 in Iraq and am currently trying to get back on. Are there any suggestions for recruitment contact, things seem to be a lot different these days!

TO ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR DYNCORP.

I recently was hired by dyncorp and my recruiter is looking for 2 others for the same job(LAN IT OPERATOR) W/ MCSE CERT. Also you must poccess or be able to have a TOP SECRET clearance and clean background. The job pays 120K contract. please let me know. email rebelgrad004@hotmail.com

Ryan

Barbara Gallagher in Houston, Texas said: Pretty much

Ms. Gallagher, Is KBR hiring LOGCAP III contractors? I was in An Najaf, Iraq from 2004 to 2005 and have applied again online. The position is for fuels distribution operator. Is there anyway to pass my email and resume along to the correct recruiter? Thank you for your assistance. dktada@yahoo.com

Recruiter Problem

Why won't my recruiter tell me when I am going to Houston? I have received emails saying the 11th and others saying the 18th! No travel itinerary yet and my recruiter evades the question in her replys to my emails. Anyone else with similar issues?

Bob Denver in Rapid city, South Dakota said: Recruiter Problem

Why won't my recruiter tell me when I am going to Houston? I have received emails saying the 11th and others saying the 18th! No travel itinerary yet and my recruiter evades the question in her replys to my emails. Anyone else with similar issues?

has your backgound been cleared

Mixer Mike 2 in Tallil, Iraq said: I worked for Cemex for 2.5 years, got laid off May 08...glad I did too, cuz this job pays more!!! I worked at East Tampa, Skipper Rd, 34th St., and S. St. Pete as a mixer driver.

hey mike give me your email address. i need info. you know me i worked at the henderson office 05-07 you know me.

are there better ways than others to get ahold of a recruiter that might be interested in union electricians?? Any advice would be most helpful.

thank-you
John ( Rich)
IBEW.LU 601

Mixer Mike 2 in Tallil, Iraq said: I worked for Cemex for 2.5 years, got laid off May 08...glad I did too, cuz this job pays more!!! I worked at East Tampa, Skipper Rd, 34th St., and S. St. Pete as a mixer driver.

mixer mike 2 in tallil,sorry i didnt give you mine. remwin73@verizon.net.

Hi all,
I am just doing some research for my hubby, He was Active Duty Navy for 9 yrs as a corppsman then 2 reserve as corpsman for MEU Then took over the family business and has been a self-employed General Contractor for 9 years now. We are interested in submitting with KBR for Foreman position what is pay like? would he be qualified? Thanks Much!

John Pruitt in Mansfield, Illinois said: are there better ways than others to get ahold of a recruiter that might be interested in union electricians?? Any advice would be most helpful.

thank-you
John ( Rich)
IBEW.LU 601

Email me at denaliwolf@gmail.com

whatsthegreenwirefor in Navarre, Florida said: has your backgound been cleared

hey whatsthegreenwirefor-
no I haven't got the background clearence yet...I realize that's the final step. I submitted it on Monday morning and have lived in the same place for 7 years and have had many successful security clearences in the past so it hopefully won't take too long. I still feel like I'm getting the run around from my recruiter because she said if she sends me on the 18th I will go as a labor foreman or on the 11th as an electrician. I said I did not want the labor foreman position because I'm an electrician...why would I go as a labor foreman?? But then I have received emails with both dates on it and she hasn't given me a straight answer on the date or the position offered!

Barbara, can you or any of the KBR recruiters out there please assist me? I was name requisitioned from the area manager of the "B" sites MWR recently, however it is my understanding that no name requisitions are being honored at this time.

I have certain critical certs/experience that he expresses a need for so as to be in compliance with Govn't/Military regs.

I have several recruiters names and numbers but not MWR.
I have done 2 tours in Kuwait/Iraq in different departments. Came home on a medical and it took me longer than the 60 days to get back, so I am starting from square one again.
I would like to get in contact with a MWR recruiter to let them know I have critical certs. I have applied on line with no results some time ago.

(Barbara, you have recruited me in the past.)

Please give this request your every consideration.

Thanks

Bob Denver in Rapid city, South Dakota said: hey whatsthegreenwirefor-
no I haven't got the background clearence yet...I realize that's the final step. I submitted it on Monday morning and have lived in the same place for 7 years and have had many successful security clearences in the past so it hopefully won't take too long. I still feel like I'm getting the run around from my recruiter because she said if she sends me on the 18th I will go as a labor foreman or on the 11th as an electrician. I said I did not want the labor foreman position because I'm an electrician...why would I go as a labor foreman?? But then I have received emails with both dates on it and she hasn't given me a straight answer on the date or the position offered!

You did your background this Monday the 5th?

AMY in Brooklyn, New York said: You did your background this Monday the 5th?

Just go when you can and be certain to look at the job title when you sign the contract. In a recession, you have to be flexable.

These recruiters get swamped at times and mistakes do happen but they are good about correcting them.

Northof48 in Anchorage, Alaska said: Barbara, can you or any of the KBR recruiters out there please assist me? I was name requisitioned from the area manager of the "B" sites MWR recently, however it is my understanding that no name requisitions are being honored at this time.

I have certain critical certs/experience that he expresses a need for so as to be in compliance with Govn't/Military regs.

I have several recruiters names and numbers but not MWR.
I have done 2 tours in Kuwait/Iraq in different departments. Came home on a medical and it took me longer than the 60 days to get back, so I am starting from square one again.
I would like to get in contact with a MWR recruiter to let them know I have critical certs. I have applied on line with no results some time ago.

(Barbara, you have recruited me in the past.)

Please give this request your every consideration.

Thanks

oops, my email is denaliwolf@gmail.com

Bob Denver in Rapid city, South Dakota said: hey whatsthegreenwirefor-
no I haven't got the background clearence yet...I realize that's the final step. I submitted it on Monday morning and have lived in the same place for 7 years and have had many successful security clearences in the past so it hopefully won't take too long. I still feel like I'm getting the run around from my recruiter because she said if she sends me on the 18th I will go as a labor foreman or on the 11th as an electrician. I said I did not want the labor foreman position because I'm an electrician...why would I go as a labor foreman?? But then I have received emails with both dates on it and she hasn't given me a straight answer on the date or the position offered!

If you want to work i would take what they offer and work 180 days and apply for an electrical job. There are not alot of positions for Electricans right now so if you are offered something other than a electrican's job they will offer it to someone else. If you have not recieved anymore information then that job that was offered to you has probably been offered to someone else and they accepted. It is very competitive right now and trying to demand the job you want is going leave you out in the cold.

I know there is a KBR Recruiter looking at this forum, I have been in logistics for over 5 years, I'm more than qualified for the warhouseman positions and I all ready have my secret clearance if necessary and passport is now here and ready to go. Please contact me at joshh505@yahoo.com.

Thanks

Does anyone know how to contact a recruiter directly?

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: If you want to work i would take what they offer and work 180 days and apply for an electrical job. There are not alot of positions for Electricans right now so if you are offered something other than a electrican's job they will offer it to someone else. If you have not recieved anymore information then that job that was offered to you has probably been offered to someone else and they accepted. It is very competitive right now and trying to demand the job you want is going leave you out in the cold.

I also believe just because you are hired for one position does not mean you will have that position when you get there. My friend was hired for carpenter position and when he got to iraq he was told he would run the incinarator my other friend was hired as labor foreman and now hes a welder.

Im trying to get hiried with KBR in Iraq, or Afhgan, i recently, applied, when should i be receiving contact, for employment?

Thanks to Ksniper777 for all the information on the dyncorp town hall meeting. That type of information is valuable to individuals who are seriously considering taking a job over sea.

im trying to get a ob with kbr, can anyone help

Tony 83 in Atlanta, Georgia said: im trying to get a ob with kbr, can anyone help

whats your job ?

kbr is looking for more HVAC

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: If you want to work i would take what they offer and work 180 days and apply for an electrical job. There are not alot of positions for Electricans right now so if you are offered something other than a electrican's job they will offer it to someone else. If you have not recieved anymore information then that job that was offered to you has probably been offered to someone else and they accepted. It is very competitive right now and trying to demand the job you want is going leave you out in the cold.

Ksniper77-
Please don't misunderstand me, I am grateful for the opportunity to work. I am frustrated by the lack of communication about the job and the difference is $30,000! I have a wife and two kids and I want to know that I will be able to provide for them. Just because they are a large company and we are in a recession doesn't give license to mistreat people. Going to work in a war zone is a big decision, is a bit of clarity too much to ask?

alcoa in greenville, South Carolina said: whats your job ?

Machine operator, warehouse, and i will take a labor position. But mostly machine operator

Tony 83 in Atlanta, Georgia said: Machine operator, warehouse, and i will take a labor position. But mostly machine operator

ALL I KNOW kbr is looking for hvac sorry but i check for you ok

AMY in Brooklyn, New York said: You did your background this Monday the 5th?

yes, I did my background check early Monday the 5th. Congratulations on your job Amy! Did they tell you where you will be going? Have you heard anything about loopholes in the contracts on signing night?

alcoa in greenville, South Carolina said: ALL I KNOW kbr is looking for hvac sorry but i check for you ok

ok thanks, just looking for a flight to the work lol

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