KBR Salaries, Bonuses and Benefits.

I'm prior service Army with honorable discharge. mos 63J, generator mechanic. worked as a 52D, ac mechanic in Iraq but dont have the certificate. Wanting to work in middle east area, Iraq, Afg. Could someone help me out with what companies I should send a resume to and should I apply for generator mechanic or ac mechanic. My mos was generator mechanic but after ait I never did it in the Army. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

wttshthr@yahoo.com in Watertown, New York said: I'm prior service Army with honorable discharge. mos 63J, generator mechanic. worked as a 52D, ac mechanic in Iraq but dont have the certificate. Wanting to work in middle east area, Iraq, Afg. Could someone help me out with what companies I should send a resume to and should I apply for generator mechanic or ac mechanic. My mos was generator mechanic but after ait I never did it in the Army. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

There is generally generator jobs here, but these companies fill most of them with foreign nationals. You have to have an HVAC licence to do building A/C here. If you have any tactical vehicle repair experience try AECOMM or L3. There was 5 gen jobs on Fluor's website the other day.

Thanks for the info. Are there jobs where experience or certificates are not needed that I could apply for. Do they train people once they get down range or are you pretty much on your own once you get there.

Robert84 in Austin, Texas said: Can anyone tell me what the living conditions are like for a KBR employee at Camp Prosperity Iraq?

Some still refer to the camp as prosperity, but it is no longer under that name due to the merge. However, it is very nice comparwed to other places...But, again you can get rerouted....But, it is a small (well not to small, but not big either...Just right..kind of homie...), friendly, base....Are you supposed to going to prosperity? what is your job description?

Anyone in iraq know about the backlogged visa situation? Been in Houston going on 2 weeks now.. they're sending us home instead of continuing to pay for the hotel until they can get the moi's from iraq.

ikejones in Sacramento, California said: Anyone in iraq know about the backlogged visa situation? Been in Houston going on 2 weeks now.. they're sending us home instead of continuing to pay for the hotel until they can get the moi's from iraq.

What's this? You now need an Iraqi visa before you get to BIAP? Heading to Houston Sunday for rehire and would like the latest scoop?

Interesting....

ikejones in Sacramento, California said: Anyone in iraq know about the backlogged visa situation? Been in Houston going on 2 weeks now.. they're sending us home instead of continuing to pay for the hotel until they can get the moi's from iraq.

Yes....they are very backlogged! My husband was just stuck in Dubai....waiting and waiting!
No sure what the problem is!

ikejones in Sacramento, California said: Anyone in iraq know about the backlogged visa situation? Been in Houston going on 2 weeks now.. they're sending us home instead of continuing to pay for the hotel until they can get the moi's from iraq.

Are you hired for Logcap 3 or 4?

TTM FOREMAN 05-08 in Snoqualmie, Washington said: What's this? You now need an Iraqi visa before you get to BIAP? Heading to Houston Sunday for rehire and would like the latest scoop?

Interesting....

yes sir TTM hand, you need a visa to enter Iraq now but you have to be in possession of a MOI letter before you can get the visa. No letter no entry. No reason to send you to Dubai if you do not have an MOI letter, alot of folks lose them or leave them at home or the work site. So if you arrive in dubai without it then you don't fly to Iraq and subject to getting into trouble. For those who already have them make several copies and have a copy on your thumb drive in case you have to make extra copies. I just got my new one and have copies and copies on my thumb drive and stored on line as well.

What they are doing is processing you in Houston for the week and then sending people home until the MOI is issued. It can take up to 30 days if not longer because it's processed by the Iraqi Government and they work at their own pace. The DCMA came down and said they will only allow KBR to keep people no more than two weeks in Houston because of the cost overruns. It's not just KBR that requires the MOI/Visa but every civilian contractor and no one is getting any preference. You can't sneak in anymore on Mil-Air either. Military is checking for the docs upon arrival and if you don't have them you go back through Kuwait. People going home may never get the call back depending on HOW the PAR goes.

wttshthr@yahoo.com in Watertown, New York said: Thanks for the info. Are there jobs where experience or certificates are not needed that I could apply for. Do they train people once they get down range or are you pretty much on your own once you get there.

You can apply for labor or your old MOS may get you Power Generation. As far as training. About the only training you will get is time sheet and safety, not much else for a new hire.

TTM FOREMAN 05-08 in Snoqualmie, Washington said: Are you hired for Logcap 3 or 4?

Doesn't matter if it's 3 or 4. The Iraqi government started requiring a MOI quite a few months ago.

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: yes sir TTM hand, you need a visa to enter Iraq now but you have to be in possession of a MOI letter before you can get the visa. No letter no entry. No reason to send you to Dubai if you do not have an MOI letter, alot of folks lose them or leave them at home or the work site. So if you arrive in dubai without it then you don't fly to Iraq and subject to getting into trouble. For those who already have them make several copies and have a copy on your thumb drive in case you have to make extra copies. I just got my new one and have copies and copies on my thumb drive and stored on line as well.

Appreciate the heads-up, KSniper - that would have been a real boot in the piehole if I'd gotten to Houston and this issue bit me in the keester without warning. Now I can make other plans in case I'm delayed.

Thanks!

Can anyone tell me if there is a deadline for letting people know if they are being retained or sent home?
If the new contract starts 1 August, shouldn't employees know by the end of this week if there is a ticket in their future?
He's not complaining, but my brother doens't know if he's been selected for LogCap IV. He'll work until he's asked to leave..but for us back home, we're a tad bit anxious. He's had a great year and will stay if asked. We've enjoyed the benefits of his employment but would welcome him back home. I guess, we're just wondering....
Thanks,
Polly

Little Sister in Detroit, Michigan said: Can anyone tell me if there is a deadline for letting people know if they are being retained or sent home?
If the new contract starts 1 August, shouldn't employees know by the end of this week if there is a ticket in their future?
He's not complaining, but my brother doens't know if he's been selected for LogCap IV. He'll work until he's asked to leave..but for us back home, we're a tad bit anxious. He's had a great year and will stay if asked. We've enjoyed the benefits of his employment but would welcome him back home. I guess, we're just wondering....
Thanks,
Polly

The new contract actually starts 31 Aug 2010, He is a truck driver correct? If that is so, well they are still in the process of doing background checks and physicals. I know alot of folks that are going to LC IV are having issues with the BMI, Blood sugar or Blood Pressure. I would continue to do my job to the best of my ablility. I would not drop the pack, but if he has to leave, then do it on a good note not raising cane and or becoming a disgruntle employee. He has to rememeber this is contract work and he should be making plan b and applying for other jobs and or contractors. I hope this information was helpful Ms Polly.

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: The new contract actually starts 31 Aug 2010, He is a truck driver correct? If that is so, well they are still in the process of doing background checks and physicals. I know alot of folks that are going to LC IV are having issues with the BMI, Blood sugar or Blood Pressure. I would continue to do my job to the best of my ablility. I would not drop the pack, but if he has to leave, then do it on a good note not raising cane and or becoming a disgruntle employee. He has to rememeber this is contract work and he should be making plan b and applying for other jobs and or contractors. I hope this information was helpful Ms Polly.

Thank you for responding. Yes, he is a truck driver.. Your information was very helpful and I'll pass it along.
Be well! - Polly

so...i'm not sure i understand. My husband was hired a month ago under logcap 3. Nothing has been said about logcap 4.....Will his job be good for a year? How does that work?

hello . any one can help me how to get job with kbr in afghanistan any kind off job .thank you

merbaby in San Diego, California said: so...i'm not sure i understand. My husband was hired a month ago under logcap 3. Nothing has been said about logcap 4.....Will his job be good for a year? How does that work?

Depends on his job classification and the needs of the company. KBR is currently downsizing and i would highly suggest your husband have a plan b in place.

He is HVAC and working like crazy!

merbaby in San Diego, California said: He is HVAC and working like crazy!

Yes i am sure he is because of the hot weather, but they have changed there service schedules as well so they won't need as many techs to keep up with the work. All i am saying is he needs to have a plan B. Please do not take my words as being disrespectful but just trying to be positive and truthful. Alot folks never think this job will end but as they intergrate more local iraqis into the work force the needs of Americans will diminish. I have seen reductions like this before but alot folks choose not to believe what i am saying. If you want to know more hit me up on bucca777@inbox.com

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: Yes i am sure he is because of the hot weather, but they have changed there service schedules as well so they won't need as many techs to keep up with the work. All i am saying is he needs to have a plan B. Please do not take my words as being disrespectful but just trying to be positive and truthful. Alot folks never think this job will end but as they intergrate more local iraqis into the work force the needs of Americans will diminish. I have seen reductions like this before but alot folks choose not to believe what i am saying. If you want to know more hit me up on bucca777@inbox.com

Another point to be made is if he's working at JBB...they have lost all their O&M services contracts so people over there will either picked-up by the new company or transfered to another camp. HVAC is a needed trade so hopefuly he will be in good standing. JBB is going to lose a lot of people from LC3 and there really is no where else to put them because of the PAR going on.

Hyder AL bawi in California said: hello . any one can help me how to get job with kbr in afghanistan any kind off job .thank you

KBR isn't in Afghanistan anymore, so getting a job with them here is going to be kinda tough.

anyone hear about the president wanting to tax overseas money the guys are making, if so, will that make it so the r&rs can all be spent at home. The expats that work over there don't pay any tax and can go home anytime. I am so upset with the way our government
is handling the expats working over there. if they would give the required 80% americans
the jobs, that money would end up back in the US to help the economy. Can't understand there
thinking.

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sandra defoy in Michigan said: anyone hear about the president wanting to tax overseas money the guys are making, if so, will that make it so the r&rs can all be spent at home. The expats that work over there don't pay any tax and can go home anytime. I am so upset with the way our government
is handling the expats working over there. if they would give the required 80% americans
the jobs, that money would end up back in the US to help the economy. Can't understand there
thinking.

Sandra it is called profit margins. If you go to Ms sparky i am sure you can find a way to contact your congressman if you do choose so. Be we are the subject jobs and trying to find the plan b for those who are affected by the PAR that is going on in Iraq. Afghanistan is a different monster and different rules. Thanks

sandra defoy in Michigan said: anyone hear about the president wanting to tax overseas money the guys are making, if so, will that make it so the r&rs can all be spent at home. The expats that work over there don't pay any tax and can go home anytime. I am so upset with the way our government
is handling the expats working over there. if they would give the required 80% americans
the jobs, that money would end up back in the US to help the economy. Can't understand there
thinking.

That is the way the contract was written 20 percent Expat and 80 Subcontract workers.

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Folks if you want to rant and rile about KBR to to Ms Sparky, the par is has been public news for along time and folks choose not to have a plan B. People believe this is a career and it is not you work yourself out of a job. I have said this before you should always have a plan B, i have one and if my name comes up i have other prospects fluor or dyncorp. If you comments are not about jobs leads or jobs upcoming do not bring your rants here. Go to Going to Houston for processing or any other blogs to post your feelings. Ms Sparky is an outlet you can freely use. Here i apply the rules of the forum. Thanks

Gone Fishing in Forsyth, Georgia said: KBR isn't in Afghanistan anymore, so getting a job with them here is going to be kinda tough.

hi
I hope you dont mind me correcting you on this but KBR(UK) are advertising vacancies for a number of jobs on the british army controlled camp bastion,have a look on www.reed.co.uk and search for kbr jobs.
I've managed to secure an interview with them next week.

Ksniper delete all you want, I was just pointing out the fact that JOBS for KBR are bout done.

tstorm in Plan said: Ksniper delete all you want, I was just pointing out the fact that JOBS for KBR are bout done.

WE all know that, but i am just pointing out the rants and how KBR screwed who over don't bring it here. If you have leads on jobs or promising prospects like you have posted before that is the positive that is what the focus should be in stead of the negative that is not going to get you another job and that is what folks are looking for T. The stories are going to be bad but this is contracting and you know the deal to always have a plan b. You basically work yourself out of a job. Thanks again for posting leads.

Just wondering maybe someone can answer my question. I realize there is a RIF going on right now but are the rumors of KBR skilled trades (besides electricans) getting raises in Iraq true? I'm here in Northern Afghanistan with Fluor now as a journey plumber finally making a great salary after years of being ripped by KBR with that 2583.00 B.S. A co-worker told me he's heard that KBR HVAC employees got raises. Any truth?

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Let me explain something, no i am not going to sweat through the PAR. I have a plan B, if KBR decides my skills are no longer needed then the door i will go. Blacksnake, in the world of contracting you work yourself out of a job. If the contractor decides to reduce the work force or decides to use sub contractors. I know very well what you are talking about. I was part of a PAR in 2006 and i had a plan B, Iraq so i know about the PAR sir. If you not going to add job leads please take your rants to Ms Sparky. It won't be published here.

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: WE all know that, but i am just pointing out the rants and how KBR screwed who over don't bring it here. If you have leads on jobs or promising prospects like you have posted before that is the positive that is what the focus should be in stead of the negative that is not going to get you another job and that is what folks are looking for T. The stories are going to be bad but this is contracting and you know the deal to always have a plan b. You basically work yourself out of a job. Thanks again for posting leads.

No problem K, i wasnt ranting just was kinda suprised at the suddeness of it. Like you said there are plenty of jobs opening in AFGAN good luck to those applying.

tstorm in Plan said: No problem K, i wasnt ranting just was kinda suprised at the suddeness of it. Like you said there are plenty of jobs opening in AFGAN good luck to those applying.

No worries it is just the begining T, i am at a camp now where they are expecting to close earlier than anticapated already talking about the APO closing, and moving to tents already. I know Fluor and Dyncorp both are hiring.

Looks like I may be seeing some of you in afghanistan in the future. Good luck to all in their future endeavours whenever their time is up in Iraq.

Cam A in Greenville, South Carolina said: Just wondering maybe someone can answer my question. I realize there is a RIF going on right now but are the rumors of KBR skilled trades (besides electricans) getting raises in Iraq true? I'm here in Northern Afghanistan with Fluor now as a journey plumber finally making a great salary after years of being ripped by KBR with that 2583.00 B.S. A co-worker told me he's heard that KBR HVAC employees got raises. Any truth?

Had the option to goto Iraq before the transistion, was told the base salary would be the same as what it was. I do not know if this is the case for all trades.

automech-uk in Llanelli, United Kingdom said: hi
I hope you dont mind me correcting you on this but KBR(UK) are advertising vacancies for a number of jobs on the british army controlled camp bastion,have a look on www.reed.co.uk and search for kbr jobs.
I've managed to secure an interview with them next week.

You will notice that those jobs are being offered in the UK. Being that 90% of the readers of this post are Americans, my statement stands true. Americans need not apply.

Hello all, looking for info on who has POL job openings overseas any and all info will be greatly appreciated

hello ane one got some info about to get job with. Fluor company.?
thank you

Hello All,

I know it has been sometime since I posted anything here but we have been very busy with the Transition here in Afghanistan. So here is my .02 and what I know. 1st if you are wanting to get a job with Fluor you should apply and if things work out that will be great. But be warned Fluor is now at roughly 14,000 employees for their contract here in the North. That is about 6,000 people more than KBR had in the entire country before Fluor and Dynacorp took over. Fluor is already getting set to cut roughly 4,000 jobs, they are letting people go for really small things in departments that are completely over staffed, Fluor is also over 1 billion dollars over budget (I know and I didn’t believe it either until I saw it). Dynacorp is having major problems in the South and KBR has begun talking to some of the departments to find out how long it would take to spin back up down there, we have received an LOTD to find out what it would take for us to move back into the South if so directed.

For Iraq, the PAR is coming and Ksniper is 100% correct have a plan B, and be prepared to implement it. I would also suggest if you haven’t been saving then do so, save, save, save. No more big vacations or new toys save your money because this is coming to an end one way or another. I turned down a job with Fluor to go back to Iraq with KBR as I like this company and my plan B has me working back in the states with KBE, my plan C does not LOL. From what I’ve seen and been told the PAR is going to hit the trades very hard, Electricians makings 5K bases will be hit and hit big as that is well above the base in the prime contract. Please don’t get me wrong I think all the trades are being underpaid over here for KBR accept the Electricians now. But if you sign up and take a job knowing full well what it pays then you have no right to complain. If you know what you are worth and can get it then you should go get it. The PAR is coming and just like the RIF and

The PAR is coming and just like the RIF and the last PAR it will not be pleasant. This is contracting work and Ksniper said it best “you work yourself out of a job” that is the nature of the beast.

JHT in San Antonio, Texas said: Hello All,

I know it has been sometime since I posted anything here but we have been very busy with the Transition here in Afghanistan. So here is my .02 and what I know. 1st if you are wanting to get a job with Fluor you should apply and if things work out that will be great. But be warned Fluor is now at roughly 14,000 employees for their contract here in the North. That is about 6,000 people more than KBR had in the entire country before Fluor and Dynacorp took over. Fluor is already getting set to cut roughly 4,000 jobs, they are letting people go for really small things in departments that are completely over staffed, Fluor is also over 1 billion dollars over budget (I know and I didn’t believe it either until I saw it). Dynacorp is having major problems in the South and KBR has begun talking to some of the departments to find out how long it would take to spin back up down there, we have received an LOTD to find out what it would take for us to move back into the South if so directed.

For Iraq, the PAR is coming and Ksniper is 100% correct have a plan B, and be prepared to implement it. I would also suggest if you haven’t been saving then do so, save, save, save. No more big vacations or new toys save your money because this is coming to an end one way or another. I turned down a job with Fluor to go back to Iraq with KBR as I like this company and my plan B has me working back in the states with KBE, my plan C does not LOL. From what I’ve seen and been told the PAR is going to hit the trades very hard, Electricians makings 5K bases will be hit and hit big as that is well above the base in the prime contract. Please don’t get me wrong I think all the trades are being underpaid over here for KBR accept the Electricians now. But if you sign up and take a job knowing full well what it pays then you have no right to complain. If you know what you are worth and can get it then you should go get it. The PAR is coming and

JHT in San Antonio, Texas said: The PAR is coming and just like the RIF and the last PAR it will not be pleasant. This is contracting work and Ksniper said it best “you work yourself out of a job” that is the nature of the beast.

One thing to add to that is yes Fluor does have an overage of employees. And yes they are already letting people go. However it is mostly the KBR transfers go did not go through Greenville for processing who are getting axed. This is because of Fluor's strict medical exams. All KBR transfers when going out on there first R and R with Fluor have to do medical exams in Dubai. If you fail, your R and R turns into a termination. The Fluor personal who process through Greenville take their medical exams in their home state even before they allowed to begin processing in S.C.

Wow