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sandydew in Florence, Kentucky

37 months ago

I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

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Delta Wye in Atlantic Beach, Florida

37 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

I will tell you what i know first hand.
navarchitect@hotmail.com

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Harrelson in Albany, Oregon

37 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

You can go home anytime you wish.. you dont have to stay for the contract time.. However you will not be hired back if you leave before your contract date.. they are pretty strict on that .. unless you KNOW some one or are in the click, then you can do what you you want but you gotta be hooked up or they will just use ya like an old shoe... just follow their rules which are relentless,and totally goofy, and you should be OK... I was there almost 2 years and did OK.. but it was a challenge trust me.....You work 84 hrs a week and put up with all the BS..That is like having or working 2 40 hr week jobs here....As an electrician here I make almost as much and sleep inmy own bed and dont have to put up with any of the crap you will over there.... Give it some good thought....

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Gary in Dandridge, Tennessee

34 months ago

solocam in Lambertville, Michigan said: i was thinking the sam thing they told me i would b on a base and not in hostil areas until i called a friend that trains navy seals and know about kbr and blackwater he told me his friend would tell him that construction workers were targeted and that you dont stay on a base that your convoyed to hot areas to work and that it not worth leaving my family for because i might not return im a master electrician and turned down 300K 91000 of it tax deferred[/QUOT
Can you give me any insight what to expect I am a master electrician with contractors lic going to Iraq for KBR next month thank you Charles

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Gary in Dandridge, Tennessee

34 months ago

Can anyone tell me what to expect as a Master Electrician with a Contractors lic working for KBR in Iraq. Thanks

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Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas

34 months ago

My husband is an Electrician in Iraq and his worst problem is his lack of materials and supplies needed to get the jobs done. He has been waiting for 2 months for some material they need to get a rather large and important job done. Nothing he can do at this point except sit back and wait. Other than that, he has never had any trouble. He actually says it is not bad and has made lots of friends. The food is terrible (although I know it is not like that every where) the accomodations are not great but are comfortable and the people are really, really nice. He said the only thing stopping him from staying as long as possible are me and our boys. With that said, it cannot be that bad.

Good luck to you.

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Tim in Dandridge, Tennessee

34 months ago

Hey do you think they will be keeping KBR electricains for a while or would they lay them off....is hard to keep your job over there?

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Brain in Mesa, Arizona

33 months ago

Can can an Unindentured Electrician Apprentice apply for KBR positions?

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sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia

32 months ago

Ben Votaw in Dayton, Ohio said: How Do I obtain a position with KBR in Iraq as an Electrician? I am Journeyman Level in Ohio with over 8 years in the trade.

Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

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sawyerv in Darlington, South Carolina

32 months ago

Fill out a application online, good luck.

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joshuastout@mchsi.com in Edenton, North Carolina

31 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

I ve been trying to apply for kbr but cant seem to find the right place to apply, do you have a contact who might be interested in others?

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electrianswife in Olympia, Washington

31 months ago

Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas said: My husband is an Electrician in Iraq and his worst problem is his lack of materials and supplies needed to get the jobs done. He has been waiting for 2 months for some material they need to get a rather large and important job done. Nothing he can do at this point except sit back and wait. Other than that, he has never had any trouble. He actually says it is not bad and has made lots of friends. The food is terrible (although I know it is not like that every where) the accomodations are not great but are comfortable and the people are really, really nice. He said the only thing stopping him from staying as long as possible are me and our boys. With that said, it cannot be that bad.

Good luck to you.

My husband is getting ready to go over there can your husband give any words of wisdom?

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electrianswife in Olympia, Washington

31 months ago

sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia said: Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

Why do you say that KBR sucks, my husband is getting ready to leave for Houston.

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joshuastout in Dittmer, Missouri

31 months ago

Does your husband know if they need any help have been applying.

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joshuastout in Chicago, Illinois

31 months ago

could u e-mail me about them please joshuastout@mchsi.com

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gaz in Wisbech, United Kingdom

31 months ago

looking to go to iraq as an electician have been giving a number an name to phone for recruitment 2 of my mates have already applied and within 3 weeks they are due to leave for houston on the 2nd of august good luck guys see you when my jib card comes through.

hancock.07@hotmail.co.uk

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maher in Iraq

31 months ago

I am from iraq looking for a job as electrician with any company . I have experience along 12 years in electric way , I have workshop of repairing and winding motors and generators and installing and repairing control panals and I have very good english language

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James Doby in Denton, North Carolina

30 months ago

joshuastout@mchsi.com in Edenton, North Carolina said: I ve been trying to apply for kbr but cant seem to find the right place to apply, do you have a contact who might be interested in others?

you are taken care of to and from 1 round trip on them, go to kbrjobs.com, but if you come home early you will have to pay full taxes on your money

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James Doby in Denton, North Carolina

30 months ago

kbrjobs.com

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mattjm1017 in Chesapeake, Virginia

30 months ago

Im trying to get a job in Iraq/Afghanastan Ive applied online with KBR,Halliburton, Fluor, and Dyncorp but I was told that if I could get the number for a recruiter I could have better luck so can anyone please help me with any info Ive been out of work for 7 months and this would really help me get back on my feet thanks

mattjm1017@yahoo.com

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Aqeel Watson in Cincinnati, Ohio

30 months ago

Dear Matt,

I do know of a person's email address who can probably assist you further in this search for overseas employment. His email address is chipsparks@hotmail.com. He left me a message stating he had work available over in Iraq. So now this information is for yours to use and I hope you have a safe trip!

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Matt in Baghdad, Iraq

30 months ago

Aqeel Watson in Cincinnati, Ohio said: Dear Matt,

I do know of a person's email address who can probably assist you further in this search for overseas employment. His email address is chipsparks@hotmail.com. He left me a message stating he had work available over in Iraq. So now this information is for yours to use and I hope you have a safe trip!

Thanks very much 4 this msg,am gona email him and i will let u know the outcome.
God bless u.

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Matt in Baghdad, Iraq

30 months ago

Thanks so much 4 giving my request your time.
Am gona email him and i will let u know the progress.
God bless u.

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GRAEME in Glasgow, United Kingdom

30 months ago

gaz in Wisbech, United Kingdom said: looking to go to iraq as an electician have been giving a number an name to phone for recruitment 2 of my mates have already applied and within 3 weeks they are due to leave for houston on the 2nd of august good luck guys see you when my jib card comes through.

hancock.07@hotmail.co.uk

WHO WAS THE RECRUITER IN UK YOU USED

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franksaldana62 in Chicago, Illinois

28 months ago

Are there facilites for dialysis in Iraq?

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James A Norman in Kensington, Ohio

28 months ago

Has anyone recently been contacted by a recruiter from posting on this website? I have applied on the KBR website to numerous jobs and posted on here a couple of times with no return. Did not know if posting on here would help me get noticed. My exp. is truck driving. Any help would be appreciated. James jnorman31@verizon.net

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john in Billingham, United Kingdom

28 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

Hi John here I have a good mate working out there he says job is ok but bit like groundhogg day however he is happy and likes his job.You will find that if you sign a contract for twelve months or more then break it you will have to pay own travel back home hope this might help a bit and good luck in your work.

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d3viousrcr in Stockton, California

28 months ago

Hello everyone i am about to be attending basic electrician classes next month but before i can reserved a seat i have to interview 3 electrician with the following questions below. I would really appreciate any one who can take the time to look and answer these questions for me please.

Leave contact Info: please Location, name address and phone number(they may call to see if i did really interview)

1.How did you get into this field?

2.What kind of skills did you coming into this job?

3.How much previous experianceis/was required?

4.What kind of traing,certification or education is required?

5.What do you like most about the work?

6.what do you like least?

7.What hours do you work? Weekends? Overtime? Different shifts?

8.Does company hire entry-level people in this field.

9.Would you recommend me this type of work to other people?

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sheldon.clements@hotmail.co.uk in Sunderland, United Kingdom

28 months ago

john in Billingham, United Kingdom said: Hi John here I have a good mate working out there he says job is ok but bit like groundhogg day however he is happy and likes his job.You will find that if you sign a contract for twelve months or more then break it you will have to pay own travel back home hope this might help a bit and good luck in your work.

Hi John in Billingingham, I am struggling to make any contact with KBR and others.I am city & guilds 2391 inspection and test,16th edition,compex,etc. Does your mate in Iraq have any numbers,names,etc.Or does anyone else out there have any information

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nelly in Gaithersburg, Maryland

27 months ago

sparkalot in Sterling, Virginia said: Find a job with someone at home or hunt for one of the other contractors in iraq. this one sucks

I'll do it for a million taxed deferred............6 months term no more no less

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gyalle in Bloomingdale, New Jersey

26 months ago

sandydew in Florence, Kentucky said: I'm thinking about accepting job with kbr in iraq. Not sure if I will like it though. Does anyone know if I decide not stay for the year, do I have to pay my own way home? Any other problems if I decide I can't stay the year?

no, but you will have to federal tax and state tax if you donot stay for the whole year

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gyalle in Bloomingdale, New Jersey

26 months ago

no but you will have to pay federal and state tax at tax season if you donot stay overseas for a year

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SRoss

26 months ago

Im 21 and have my journeyman card and was wondering what journeymans make over in iraq or afgan....are you stuck on a base the entire time...would i have to go a year at a time with out being laid or is there women over there? are job sites protected by troops or security guards? what type of building will we be wiring?

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Mike Marrington in Coquitlam, British Columbia

26 months ago

Hey guys I'm a Red Seal Electrician from Vancouver Canada. I have had my journeyman cert for 2 years and I am an IBEW local 213 member. I've worked on chemical plants, sawmills, oil & gas plants as well as commercial (casino, hotel, school, restaurant) and residential projects. I have experience with motor controls, Fire Alarm, HV switchgear / sub stations, MCC's, UPS systems and data systems.

I have my H2S, BOSIET, HUET, 1st aid and cold water training (though I've never been offshore)

I had a job lined up as a control technician foreman on a high shcool project in Cayman Islands, which unfortunately fell through do to a slow down on the island.

I would love to find work abroad in ANY field (Iraq/stan, offshore, Australia/NZ.

Thanks!

Mike
mikemarrington@gmail.com

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teebeekahuna in Branford, Florida

26 months ago

sawyerv in Darlington, South Carolina said: Fill out a application online, good luck.

do you know a VALID application site? all the ones i see online are freaking scams

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chrisjhazel in Lafayette, Louisiana

26 months ago

i was looking for work overseas, if anyone can give me any kind of info or help me to find work it would be highly appreciated. i work offshore in the gulf of mexico for the last 10 years,and i am ready. chrisjhazel@yahoo.com

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teebeekahuna in Alachua, Florida

26 months ago

LOL, i hear all kinds of stuff about work for electricians overseas, but the KBR site has NO jobs for electricians, and the other sites are either pretty much bogus or they want a pretty hefty fee for you to fill out an app that they send off to someone else.. If anyone has actually worked as an electrician in iraq, can you give me some info that will lead me to getting a valid job over there? I am in IBEW but my local is doing jack squat to find me work. thanx

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Hollywood in Chandler, Arizona

26 months ago

Try Fluor Contracting. Quite a few electrical positions. You can only post 20 jobs in a 30 day period, though.

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redelec in Farnborough, United Kingdom

25 months ago

gaz in Wisbech, United Kingdom said: looking to go to iraq as an electician have been giving a number an name to phone for recruitment 2 of my mates have already applied and within 3 weeks they are due to leave for houston on the 2nd of august good luck guys see you when my jib card comes through.

hancock.07@hotmail.co.uk

How you getting on,got jib card yet? i got a approved electrician gold jib card and 12 years experience in the trade, any chance of you contacts details?
Cheers

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redelec in Farnborough, United Kingdom

25 months ago

sheldon.clements@hotmail.co.uk in Sunderland, United Kingdom said: Hi John in Billingingham, I am struggling to make any contact with KBR and others.I am city & guilds 2391 inspection and test,16th edition,compex,etc. Does your mate in Iraq have any numbers,names,etc.Or does anyone else out there have any information

Any luck yet? I got 2391, 17th update approved jib card 12 years experience,any chance of sharing your contact details. redelectrical@live.co.uk Cheers.

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Shorst051986@aol.com in Hagerstown, Maryland

24 months ago

Hello i was looking for get a job overseas. But i wasnt sure how to apply. Could anyone please help me out with any information. Please email me at Shorst051986@aol.com with any information. Thank You

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drophat in Mobile, Alabama

24 months ago

does anyone know how much Flour Daniels truck drivers make in AFganistan? How to get in touch with one of there recruiters?
Thank you for the info.

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drophat in Mobile, Alabama

24 months ago

This is for anyone working over in Iraq for KBR. I have heard that they have cut back on there employee's getting any extra hours, they have cut back on their cash advance for their employees and there have been other changes going on with this company over in Iraq. Have any employee working over there now know if they are getting ready to leave and another company is taking over that contract or is the money for that contract over in Iraq is running out and they are getting ready to let everybody go? Is there any employee that work for this company now have any iformation or have heard anything? Really need to know these guestions because all employee's need to know what to do in the future. The President has said that all combat troops will be pulling out soon. Need to know how thais will affects the jobs in Iraq. I have heard they are leaving due to the money running out and the work will be turn over that country. Please reply to this if any one has any information.

Thank you

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truckdriver in Detroit, Michigan

24 months ago

drophat in Mobile, Alabama said: does anyone know how much Flour Daniels truck drivers make in AFganistan? How to get in touch with one of there recruiters?
Thank you for the info.

I am getting ready to sign a Fluor contract after having worked for KBR in Afghanistan. Fluor is paying heavy truck drivers approx $98,000 per yr plus $3600 for R&R every 91 days. You must leave the country for a minimum of 5 days to collect the R&R money. Therefore, the total package is valued at about $113,000 per yr.
I kept submitting an application over many years before a recruiter finally contacted me. Good luck!

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Donavan Price in Victorville, California

21 months ago

Looking for any way to get in the door with KBR or any other company/contractor. Recently completed the electrician program at a vocational college very litte experiance but i am young willing to work a couple of years to gain experiance and not afraid to be overseas. Anyone who can help email me Donavan_Price@yahoo.com

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Jack Simpson in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

17 months ago

Good luck in Iraq. If you are ever in the Houston area you should check out www.experthoustonelectrician.com.

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Robert Herrie in East Brookfield, Massachusetts

13 months ago

I do know first hand that 2 of my friends have been excepted overseas.One of them is over there for a year now ,The other one just got accepted and is awaiting departure.We are all electricians ,He was just approved at $256,000 A Year first 91,000 is tax free,.,,.Sorry cant tell you how they got there but i will once i am excepted..

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Ms Shocker in San Antonio, Texas

13 months ago

Robert Herrie, Can you tell us what company they are working for?

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Robert Herrie in East Brookfield, Massachusetts

13 months ago

They are working for a third party company....
I will give more details once i have my letter

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Ross2240 in Baltimore, Maryland

13 months ago

Thanks...Rob is that for a journeyman or master? Have you herd of fluor?...its a company like kbr but there work is in afgan.

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