KBR was a decent place to work and great if you are disabled or prefer lots of office work. The opportunities to work in the field are highly limited; however, the additional per diem is great if you are lucky enough to get one of the few field opportunities they provide. The culture claims to promote work-life balance, but if the backlog gets low due to poor economic conditions or poor effort by the salesteam, everyone is expected to work overtime, sometimes for free, to meet project demands. Management oftentimes seems out of touch with project and employee needs. A typical day consists of showing up to the office, bantering with coworkers a little, then doing the same thing you probably have done for the last 2-3 years - sometimes longer. I learned that advancement is entirely up to the individual to pursue and even large companies will not do anything to observe employees and determine who and when different people should be promoted, given more responsibility, or fired. Co-workers are generally very nice. The engineering arm is quite diverse, but the construction and executive arms are by far white males in all managerial and supervisory positions. The hardest part of the job was giving and receiving feedback, particularly in regard to performance reviews. Either the feedback was too politically correct and not useful or it was too critical and taken personally. It was also hard to work for years and never see the fruit of your labor (the final constructed proj
ProsDecent salary, nice people, flex time, every other Friday off
You only work 14 days a month and pay is OK at $18hr but would be better if it was at least $20 for what you do and deal with. The shifts are 12hrs at the Chandler AZ location. Was hired over the phone, no interview basically was asked if I was still interested in a job there. The recruiter couldn't answer any questions about the job and told me HR would explain everything. Orientation day was a crash course of what I needed to do on our own time on setting up the app for taking training courses, payroll, taxes and benefits. I was sent out on the floor without any training. The station I was put in the person didn't train me at all. Just told me to look at the mask and put in a plastic bag. I asked if I should be inspecting them for holes, bad straps etc. They said yes and that was it. The next day they expected me to run a machine by myself without training. All upper management cares about is numbers and get upset if you aren't making them. The machines are in bad shape and dirty. The machines are only bandage to run when they have issues. Tape holding sensors in place, cords taped, dirty, no mats at the stations so it's 12hrs standing on concrete floors and no safe guards near hot/sharp objects. Its the operators fault if they get hurt or can't make numbers. There's no set breaks and you can't just leave the machine when you need a break. You have to bug someone to watch your machine so you can take a break. If they are more worried about their numbers you come back to lo
ProsEvery other weekend 3 days off and OK pay
ConsHigh Turnovers, No Training, No Guaranteed Breaks, Safety Issues
Served as the United States Division (USD) North, South, and West Security Manager responsible for all Security operations to include the direct supervision of ninety-six (96) subordinate Security and one hundred and seventy-seven (177) Subcontractor personnel dispersed throughout thirteen (13) regional United States Military Installations in Iraq
Responsible for the implementation of Physical Security strategies and systems, incorporating facilities, equipment, trained personnel, procedures, designed to provide maximum anti-terrorism protection to personnel and assets
Disseminated Force Protection information to workforce ensuring personnel comply with all military OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC, and Force Protection rules and regulations
Provided oversight of the site physical and information security program, providing technical guidance and oversight for formal inquiries into violations of corporate, project, or Code of Business Conduct (COBC) policies
Participated in the review of intelligence issues as it relates to trends, changes in procedures and the development of improved procedures for the collection, storage, and retrieval of intelligence information
Analytical experience including all-source research and analysis in the assessment of intelligence reports specifically dealing with Counterterrorism and Anti-terrorism assessments
Conducted Threat Vulnerability Assessments for corporate assets and Government Property storage facilities to ensure complia
good time great people and fun place and fun people to be around
safety was good for most part of the job . weather around here suck all time : Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting ...We operate a safe, clean facility and consider security and safety our top priorities, Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and detailed repair drawings related to construction equipment and machinery. Dismantle equipment when required for repair or transportation and reassemble it at the appropriate time Move equipment to appropriate site for repair or maintenance to avoid contamination or workplace safety hazards. Create solid foundations for machines on-site and instruct other construction workers about safe and efficient interaction with machinery and equipment Align and calibrate machinery and equipment parts as required for efficient and safe operation. Grind and file machinery parts both on-site and in controlled circumstances. Direct construction workers when interacting with or using equipment. Such as precision tools , teaching them to understand and read blueprints . learning and teaching the duties and the ability to work around a live operating plant . performing motor and pump alignment, using feeler
Very Good Company to work for..I will work for KBR again if I have the chance
• Responsible for technical inspections
• Perform minor and major repairs
• Leading a team of third country nationals and locals on a daily basis
• Diagnosed and repaired mechanical faults
• Load banked (load tested) new and repaired generators for quality assurance & full mission capability
• Ordering parts and set up service schedule for oil analysis program, coordinating inspecting and maintaining fuel tanks, generators
• Maintenance, planning and supervision (scheduled or unscheduled) of power plant or generators
• Strapped generators for 110V or 220V depending on application
• Worked with transfer switches, manual and automatic (Repairs and Maintenance)
• Perform maintenance, inspections and repair, including troubleshooting, complete records, maintain tools and equipment
• Replacing defective parts of a wide variety of power generators, including control systems
• Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults (AC / DC), inspect and maintain wiring
• Render supervision over workshop & power generation crews
• Operations, maintenance, repair and services
• Ordering and Receiving Parts
• Compiled all statistics, production sheets and mechanical reports on generation procurement
• Managed and controlled spare parts and regular inventory
• Maintained daily inspections on tools and boarding of tools in terms of treasury instructions
• I also handled and maintained processing of job cards in an efficient manner to track progress of repairs
• Morning toolbox topics concerning repair
Responsible for accurate interpretation and compliance of all KBR timekeeping policies and procedures as applies to the LOGCAP Project.
Posting timesheets after reviewing for accuracy and compliance. Balancing payroll reports, update timesheet rosters, printing and distribution of new timesheets.
Weekly orientation for new hires, briefings for traveler’s incoming and exiting, timesheet training including Supervisor responsibilities and floor checks in accordance with Government Compliance
Research and resolve employee payroll issues, provide detailed information regarding employee pay statements.
Maintaining electronic archive of past records.
Responsible for the disbursement of cash advances and petty cash payments of $150,000 per month for 500 plus employees.
Up to date on terms of international payroll and tax exclusion.
Weekly cash validation reports.
Responsible for assessing and reviewing Sarbanes Oxley reports. (SOX)
Responsible for training and management of new payroll and cash custodian personnel.
I learned that when you live and work in this type of environment you come to depend on complete strangers for your well being. You make many friends you consider family. And most of all, I learned not to take the family and life I have for granted.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with the hours - 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Time off was every 4 months, and the heat of sometimes 140 degrees was hard to deal with.
The most enjoyable part of the job wa
Prosmaking the kind of money that allowed me to explore the other side of the world.
▪ Plan, organize, transport and receive all US Government materials and equipment used by KBR (materials, vehicles, equipment, and etc.) in order to maintain all facilities on base.
▪ Plan the supplies and equipment needed to maintain the facility on full capacity (janitorial, electrical, plumbing, pest control, buildings and structures, grounds and roads materials and equipment and etc.) with the department’s representatives.
▪ Estimate and track the budget of the materials needed for different tasks and missions.
▪ Create material requisitions in Maximo for the materials needed and shopping carts in SAP for subcontractor’s agreements (materials, labor support, water and wastewater and etc.)
▪ Organize transportation and offloading of the supplies and equipment on the base, creating bill of lading, organize NATO 302 form for the shipments, request the necessary vehicles for transportation - 20, 40 feet soft side trucks for transportation, projection for transportation, prepare CMR and TMRs, T1 and etc. for shipments from and to the base from Europe. Also clear customs paperwork for the transported materials at Sliven Customs Office.
▪ Receive all the materials in SAP and Maximo. Contact with local vendors with Procurement, help to organize invoices, annex B, RFQ, Purchase Orders and etc.
▪ Receive all invoices and POP forms, create vouchers in order to create purchase orders in Maximo and to receive materials from local vendors into the system.
▪ Prepare and organiz
In theory, KBR could be a fabulous place to work. In actuality, it is more depressing that not. Double standards are in play. Say one thing and do the exact opposite happens frequently. What's wrong for you, is ok for a "friend" If you are not the same ethnic group, then you become illiterate and are occasionally talked down to. Brow beating is a better term. It is an atmosphere where diversity and inclusion becomes subjecting and humiliation. Micromanagement is rampant. Retalliation is prevalent. Many people work many hours without compensation. Of course the leadership will always say, no one told you to do so; however, if extra time is required to complete a mission, usually that is a no no. Example, during the onset of COVID, many people, in order to complete the tasks at hand, worked 15 plus hours a day, only to be told, KBR would no pay over 12. We had a choice, mission failure or do the job. If you have mission failure, you are called in and humiliated. To avoid that, we just did the job.
The blind eye approach of the Senior Leadership is what really becomes embarrassing. Perhaps they should try the undercover boss approach to see what is really happening... if they really do care.
Of course, I am only speaking of the contracts I have worked on. I am sure somewhere there must be an atmosphere where folks are happy employees. There are also a host of extremely good leaders and employees working for KBR on project, I am sure where the atmosphere is very pleasant
ProsVaccines, food, laundry services, housing are free
ConsTransportation is almost non existent and what is available, many would never be allowed on highways in the US or Europe. Supplies, parts, take a tremendous amount of time to be purchased and arrive.
Diversified responsibilities, and co-workers make my current position interesting and pleasant company to work for.
My work day is filled with processing various tasks simultaneously. I have a wide variety of responsibilities which ensures no one day is routine. I believe I have mastered the ability to prioritize my responsibilities which helps me to manage my day productively. I support two Vice President's, an Assistant General Counsel, and a Senior Counsel which makes some days more hectic than others depending on their needs for that particular day, but I enjoy my work the busier it gets, and I am able to handle whatever is thrown my way. I have the luxury of being able to stay and finish a task if need be with no pressure of time table.
I am the Admin Trainer for the Legal Department and have had the opportunity to train multiple admins. Being the Admin Trainer is never ending due to different issues arising. I continue to instruct/teach the admins in my department, and at times assistant admins in other departments.
Working in my current position, I have enhanced my knowledge of Microsoft Office, working with multiple high profile personalities, and several different new systems.
The most enjoyable part of my job are the great people that I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from. I have found that you can learn something from each person you work with no matter what their job is.
Though my company is a great company to work for with regards to the other employees, the benefits are getting more and more difficult to afford, and the pay is not commensurate wi
A typical day starts at 06:00 with a morning meeting / overview of ongoing jobs and there progress followed by a safety meeting. After the meeting each trade member reports to sceduled job location printed on the work order given to them by the acting foreman. An average daily task would be to prepare all materials and documation needed for job on hand while independently leading a grew of five to eight foreign national sub-contract workers in a verity of construction projects. While working for this company I attended an OSHA General Industry Safety & Health certification class, Frontline customer service training course, and many safety stand down meeting. I have learned that the worked you preform and the deadlines you have meet are only as good as you safety record. Always strive for quality work but never risk injuring your self or others in the process. The company management was top notch.
I understood and used my chain of command when needed and was given the right tools, information to do the task at hand. In the morning meetings trades personnel would provide work related issues to the forman or general forman and by C.O.B or sooner given the issue they would have the anwser. My co- worker were always there to give a helping hand if needed. The hardest part was the heat reaching 130 pluss in the summer, while wearing protective vest plates on average 50 pounds. I would have to say the most enjoyable part of my job was seeing the military personnel using the finnishe
It is a frustrating but rewarding place to work in.
My typical day at KBR starts at 06:00am with preparation for the morning progress meeting. This is followed by Management attendance of toolbox talks held by our various contractors on site. At 07:30 i attend our progress meeting where i report on safety. At 09:00 is my Management Safety Site Walk. From 10:00 to 13:00 is on the job training and coaching on site, checking that DSTI are done correctly, checking that all hazards have been identified on site, checking tools/PPE as so forth. Most importantly ensuring that each and everyone goes home safely. Ensuring that all employees understand that they are adding value. I have learned that it is always good to lead by example and practice what you preach. Unfortunately like within any structures, disciplines or business there will be “stumbling blocks” within the HSE field. How you handle these situations and go forward is what defines you, how you learn and improve yourself.
Starting up a new project without the proper support – This can be avoided by doing proper planning before a project started. Top management must ensure that HSE is involved from the start, by doing this the project HSE system can be drawn up and all relevant requirements can be taken into account. Site and /or project HSE personnel must be informed and brought up to date of what exactly is expected from them and also what will be the requirements for the site/project. From day top/site management must be involved with the implementation of the HSE system
ProsI love my job. Glad i changed my career path
ConsWe work long hours and are not paid for overtime.
My workday position Elecric 2 { Journeyman Electrician supervisor } at a military base , which is the size of 20km2 in which 7,500 buildings and 18,000 inhabitants is not an easy and simple especially if you have 200 people who work for you .
So let's start each working day begins with TSTI training and reminding all employees of the obligation to protect the work and especially in our electrician vases many rules we have to abide by when certain exclusions zones vase rule inevitably lock out tag out that all workers must abide explicitly , then no live work except in exceptional circumstances when it comes to communications or important buildings in the head quote rs which can not be excluded at any time .
Then he pays attention to mutual coordination on the ground with all participants in job.After briefings with all employees then have a short briefing with Foreman and leaders who get me to work orders for specific jobs that have come through the operations of our customers . At the end of each day or the following morning at a briefing expect a signed work orders by end tasks or the percentage of completion of work if the necessary materials or tools mandatory instructs me .
Within certain department is a group that works only new constructional activities which are ordered from the customer , so be sure to focus during the day at least twice through all the work and of course I switch to the most difficult tasks such as connecting a generator or transformer station
ProsThe company where I worked I always had a free breakfast lunch dinner and comfortable accommodation
Cons12 hours with the possibility of extraordinary emergency operations
Unprofessional multibillion dollar company - neglected Site
KBR a multinational billion dollar company, Call centre in Swindon - which a the most unpleasant working environment this is a rented porta cabin in an industrial estate. This is a small reflection of the inner workings of the Swindon KBR Call Centre.
There is a rather large amount of prejudice and discrimination in the way staff are treated by management. Up until recently there was a centre manager who had tyrannical ways of operating ex colleagues have shared stories of being bullied and intimidated. Rather unfortunate that other Senior Managers are aware of this however no further investigations carried out. Staff turnover is applling - August 19 and February/March 20 saw six staff members leave. Ex staff members who have all voiced there concerns and reasons why they are leaving, by the means of contacting senior HR personnel and yet the outcome of this is nill! There is the elite within the office this includes managers and a small number of employees and then the outcast - the rest of the staff members. KBR has a long screening process and yet somehow colleagues have been fired for various reasons that maybe considered illegal.
If you are thinking of joining KBR - I would suggest you think twice about this. Note well that you maybe fooled when being interviewed how KBR are a fantastic company however this is not the real picture, no care for staff members, staff are numbers on payroll and I am truly appalled that when other ex colleagues have contacted HR in th
KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT ( KBR ) / PPI, Iraq 2010 – 2011
Logistics / Administrative Officer / HR — LOGCAP III, Camp Taji, Iraq
• Provided administrative support to the department head and managers by assisting with duties of an advanced, complex, and sensitive nature, including employee performance reviews; represented the department at meetings as assigned; acted as a liaison between the department head and other staff or the public, coordinated resolutions when appropriate
• Supervised and trained assigned subordinates to ensure office work flow is maintained and office goals are met; assigned work according to changes in workload priorities; evaluated office and administrative functions to recommend changes in office procedures
• Coordinated and participated in the preparation of department budget, including gathering and analyzing data related to expenditures and projected charges; monitored budget expenditures and revenues; initiated department purchases for office supplies and other items as assigned; authorized payment of invoices.
• Directed and reviewed the work of an administrative support staff
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, seminars, conferences, and training sessions for department staff; acted as meeting secretary including preparing agendas and informational packets, settled up the room, and taking and transcribing minutes for assigned boards and commissions; tracked staff training.
• Established and maintained records, filings and registration syste
KBR is a good company to start out with overseas, but I have some reservations about management.
Work was overall simple and very repetitious.We had a simple routine and nothing to be ignored. Once the routine was in place, boredom within the ranks took place.
I learned that when management has a subordinate that actually reads a contract and knows when the contract is not being complied with, it is better to get rid of the employee instead of seeking assistance from the employee or at least answer the questions the employee ask.
Management was a very tight knit group. Instead of doing the right thing, it was better to delete a potential hazard.
Co-workers were more of FRIENDS with the management than professional workers. When you are 10,000 miles from the head office, who is going to check on you?
The hardest part of my job was coming to work and seeing all the wrong things done from management and down. Not having someone to discuss the situation with and not knowing anyone to trust. Not saying anything to the right people about all the wrong things taking place. I did not know who the right people were within the organiztion. I could not even trust going to HR with the situations.
The most enjoyable part of my job was the day I went home. I felt very relieved not seeing any more of the wrong doings being done to the paying client.
ProsI maintained a position for 2.5 years., I went from an ice plant operator to an ice plant supervisor., I set up a medical waste site from ground up and had it full operational., I had never worked with medical waste before. The things I learned can never be taken from me.
ConsNot having supervisors or managers I could trust., No one to speak with when there is a problem., I had an excellent manager in Baghdad, but not even he could help me when the time came., So much for attending the MANDATORY LEADERSHIP CLASSES.
Questions And Answers about KBR
What is the interview process like at KBR?
Asked Feb 22, 2016
For overseas it was very extensive.
Answered Mar 17, 2022
Equal employment opportunity policy is a great value of KBR and employees they did their best for the company
Answered Feb 9, 2020
What is the best part of working at KBR?
Asked Jan 4, 2020
Traveling
Answered Jun 26, 2022
Pay
Answered Jun 18, 2022
How are the working hours at KBR?
Asked Jun 20, 2016
12 hours good
Answered Feb 5, 2021
Currently on 4-10’s and alternate OT. Some OT may be 8hrs Friday and Saturday or 10hrs both days. All depends on the timeline. We do alternate off/on saturdays.
Answered Feb 27, 2020
How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at KBR? What are the steps along the way?
Asked Jun 12, 2016
It depends on the employer demand,and the steps along the are ofcourse interviews and credentials.
Answered Jan 25, 2019
First in first out
Answered Apr 9, 2017
What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at KBR?
Asked Jan 3, 2017
If you going overseas to work it's 12 hour days 7 days a week