truck driver

warehouse specialist

project manager

network systems operator

superintendent

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Typical Day`
Up working around four thirty / five thirty first reviewing the current days logistical requirements, who was coming into or leaving the Wainwright 50 man camp and what equipment or crew support would be needed and when during the day it would be, next met with the camp cook to discuss meals and food requirements for the day, next met with team leaders to discuss days activities and allocate their resource of men and equipment requirements, this lead to yesterdays events and lessons learned, then it was on to the general safety meeting which I lead for all the working crews, in this I would always try and bring in personal experiences often times with a funny twist to help with crew participation. Next activity was usually a tour of the camp for getting a feel of things with the head house keeper and any of her concerns. Once completed next period of time I reserved for meetings with the president, a board member, operations manager for the client (in this case Shell) or the Olgoonik OC operations manager or one of his team members (example fuels, store, hotel or restaurant managers) or someone from the community or North Slope Borough ( example would Police, fire chief or community works ...water, sewer for administration department. Next period of time was reserved for observation of on going activities whether  it was a gravel haul, building projects, specifically looking for safety and efficiency. Next block of time was for activities around the accounting function reviewing the time cards, daily reports of equipment usage, fuel consumption and accounts receivable and payable to have ready to send in first thing in the morning, by now it was usually nine thirty to ten thirty and called it a day. 
What I learned~
My personal goal in Life is to learn something new each day
Corporate Management~
Bluntly,  I found the working staff (secretaries, payroll, HR ect) to be very professional and eager to help out while mid and upper management was lazy, condescending and incompetent towards them and the share holders.
My co-workers~
I was and am very proud of my team, their loyalty, work ethics, ability to work together can not have enough said of.
The hardest part of the job~
The lack of time off, contract agreement was for three weeks on one week off with five weeks vacation, averaged 80+ hrs a week with five days off in four months.
The most enjoyable part of the job~
Helping the local share holders achieve in life through training programs leading to full time work or being involved in community activities.

work place was never to busy since the department i work in was with fuels in Buckley. Mondays were always peaceful and boring since the air guard only work Tuesday throw Fridays plus drill weekends. never stressful days nor hard working days, very relax and chill times while at work. never see management since they are located in Colorado springs. since its a contract job their not a grantee that you'll have a long term employment unless you are the some of the senor guys and have people with less time with you. my only complaint i have with the company is that even tho most if all the personal and management were prior military or current with guard. the higher ups had problems every time with scheduled of employees being adjusted for the guard members whenever it was their drill weekend, or that they in person spoke a front of employees that they didn't wanted to hire any other guard members and wanted to get rid of current employees that were in the guard.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I was able to make some new friends in this role.  But overall I really didn't enjoy working there.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
As a Government contractor, we had to deal the the Government.  As bad and as wasteful as you can imagine, it's worse.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I was not supported in my role.  I felt like I was an island.  Training was nonexistent.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in, answer a bunch of emails, deal with bureaucratic government garbage,  answer some more emails, go to a meeting where the Government lies to get extra work done for free then come back and answer more emails.  They will tell you you get federal holidays off, but in the two years I worked there it never happened.

A typical work day is filled with most of my time being spent within our Access Control parameters and Microsoft Word/Excel. A few hours are spent each week on the Pilot program that I have been placed in charge of for our remote badging systems within the North Capitol Region. 

I have learned the ins and outs of our systems that include creating door clearance that are compatible with our electronic systems for us to view at later times for security purposes. 

Our workplace is a mainly quite quiet and based on a "responsible for your work" attitude. I'm always willing to help with other tasks if needed, and usually am the one placed with writing/editing Memos and Department Notices.

I really like my job. I think it is an extremely important position.  However the problem that I have with the job is that it is hours of boredom with minutes of chaos. There is not a lot to do to fill the time. I beg for things to do but the job has nothing extra.  The company is constantly growing but they spend all their time finding new contracts and hiring new employees that we have so many people and not enough jobs.  

Management does try to take care of us, but they can only do so much with so many people and no place to sit.

I like who I work for I like who I work with but I know that this is just a job, I want a career. I want to be able to learn and grow. I want to be able to gain experience and actually be able to utilize it.

A typical day at Olgoonik would be very busy maintaining all military equipment and keeping the military mission ready. 
I have learned that working with military equipment its always something new to each day. Also keeping all equipment at a 95% OR rating is non stop process.
Management is the professional leaders i have ever worked with, they are very professional and knowledgable in there areas. The leaders think safety and stress safety at all times and talking to employees about safety. 
The hardest part of the job was the eighty four hour work week.
the most enjoyable oart of the job is supporting our military and ensuring that all is well with the equipment they operate daily.

THE WORST UNETHICAL COMPANY EVERRR!!! Do not waste your time!!! They will bring you in at a decent salary and after 30 days they plot on ways to find any false reason to demote your salary however, you must continue to do the same work that you initially got hired for. Yes you heard it correct! DEMOTED TITILE! DEMOTED SALARY! SAME DUTIES ON THE SENIOR LEVEL! They are so desperate to maintain the government contract, that they will allow the government workers to treat the contractors like trash and WILL NOT defend the contractors just to save the contract itself, and because of this...they have a HIGH TURNOVER. ACCEPTING A POSITION AT OLGOONIK WILL BE YOUR WORST MISTAKE IN YOUR JOB HISTORY EVER!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Getting laid off,  so I can get the proper compensation for my experience and education.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with other employees that didn't have the same level of education and experience. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Like swimming in a bait ball in the open ocean. You never knew who would attempt to take a bite out of you.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Well the average day consists of a supervisor asking me for information about another employee who wasn't in the good graces in the eyes of upper management.

I ran the Arlington division accounting department and had up to 6 people working for me; reported to the CFO in Anchorage. It was my first government contracting job and I learned a lot about government accounting rules and regulations. Management was relaxed and let you do your job as you saw fit but they were still there to give you guidance. My co-workers were spread out all over the world and were wonderful people to be around. The hardest part of the job was getting others to comply with policy and adhere to government requirements. I enjoyed this job very much and was extremely sad to have to resign.

The work is not hard but the occasional heat, cold, or rain make it seem so at times. The pay is great for the area but less than what the people you work with all day are making. The learning curve seems steep at first but it gets easier after a few weeks. Management works with anyone who needs time off, appointments, etc. All the employees are great. Everyone gets along and there is no "work drama." The schedule rotates over time, so your hours will move around occasionally.

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