Has KBR Changed It’s “Electrician” Hiring Policy For Iraq and Afghanistan?
UPDATE: As of 8-30-08 I am confident these numbers for wages and qualifications are relatively accurate. My information has been gathered via email, reader comments and phone calls. Without seeing a contract I can’t be 100% certain.
It appears that KBR might be “getting it” …FINALLY!! I know, there are those of you who will tell me I am too damn optimistic and it’s not that they’re “getting it” it’s just that they “got caught”!
I recently discovered that KBR now has a Master Electrician position (see below)
The pay may be as high as $12000 a month (unverified) which is nearly double what it used to be.
They want at least 5 years Master’s, 10 years journeyman, Supervisor experience (unverified)
And you have to show photo proof of your Journeyman card/license or your Master’s License. (unverified)
If you can verify any of the above information, please leave a comment or email me. I will try to contact KBR.
I’ve always had an issue with the fact that licensed electricians were paid no more than a labor foreman who for the most part were unskilled or performing work that did not required a specific skill. And, the trades were paid less than absolutely everyone else!!
Here are two job postings from the KBR website. One for a “Master Electrician” and one for an “Electrician” They were posted on the same day, but there appears to be no difference in the job requirements. That’s curious.
Job Title – Electrician, Master
Req ID 14908
Category – Skilled Trades
Location – Iraq
Date Posted – 8/18/2008
Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities. Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site. Maintains, repairs, and replaces or installs a broad range of electrical equipment and support systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed. Typically requires 2-5 years of related experience.
Job Title – Electrician
Req ID – 14885
Category – Skilled Trades
Location – Iraq
Date Posted – 8/18/2008
Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from the Foreman or General Foreman. Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities. Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site. Maintains, repairs, and replaces or installs a broad range of electrical equipment and support systems in support of plant construction and maintenance activities. Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties and activities as directed. Typically requires 2-5 years of related experience.
I have a question ….. or two.
What are they going to do with the “electricians” they already have in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Are they going to qualify them?
Are they going to raise the pay for the qualified ones?
Are they going to send the others home or turn them into helpers or labor foreman?
If you know the answers to these questions, feel free to comment or send me an email.
Ms Sparky
Tuesday, February 17th 2009 at 9:01 am |
News flash KBR is going back to NEC or that is the news from the BIGDOGS as of this morning. The work done over here in the past 6 months or so is a big change from how things have been done in the past. Ive been here since )$ and love my job but have hated parts of it in the past.
Tuesday, February 17th 2009 at 3:59 pm |
If they’re going back to the NEC then they’ve got alot of work to do. Don’t hide behind that cheese dick “It’s a warzone” excuse anymore. Especially in Kuwait, where nothing happened. If it’s going to be NEC, then qualified inspectors need to be there, not some flat head european fuck who doesn’t know what he’s looking at.
Also for KevyBoy. Keep a look out, they call it British Standard, but it’s just a bastardized version of both BS and NEC. Whatever suits the shabby situation. Beware of the “Big Dogs” and there complete lack of electrical knowledge.
Saturday, February 21st 2009 at 7:31 am |
It was funny seeing Joe Tedesco’s response. Especially that he is here now.
I am a Canadian Licensed Journeyman.
Our system requires us to have 5 year apprenticeships and 1040 hrs of school. Also in my IBEW local we also have another 240 hrs of industrial electronics. Some states have no licensing like Mississippi, and Louisiana will allow you to have a contractor’s license as long as you only work under the 25000 threshold. That leads to allot of people from the south (sorry) right to work states, working for KBR that are not qualified. They can’t meter things; they don’t know how to rewire ballast or a float switch. They are lost when they have to trouble shoot a water pump skid. Also you are working with people from other countries that know how to make things work, but don’t realize it may not be safe. It drives you crazy.
I was an electrical foreman for awhile but now I am an estimator. And glad for it. The management still is working on how they are going to fix this. Good luck.
As far as Canadians working here, if you have no “significant ties” (Revenue Canada’s term), no young kids, a car, a house, or a wife, you can probably claim that you are leaving the country. Work here for a couple of years and be ok.
My recommendation, pay your taxes. It works out to about 20 % and you can go home when it’s all over with a clear head.
Saturday, February 21st 2009 at 7:44 am |
It was funny seeing Joe Tedesco’s response. Especially that he is here now.
I am a Canadian Licensed Journeyman. Our system requires us to have 5 year apprenticeships and 1040 hrs of school. Also in my IBEW local we also have another 240 hrs of industrial electronics. Some states have no licensing like Mississippi, and Louisiana which will allow you to have a contractor’s license as long as you only work under the 25000 threshold. That leads to allot of people from the south (sorry) right to work states, working for KBR that are not qualified. TO their credit some are really harp too! But many can’t meter things; they don’t know how to rewire ballast or connect a float switch. They are lost when they have to trouble shoot a water pump skid. Calculate a load.
All because it’s 240 Volts it still 13 amps on a 14 AWG wire (2.5 mm aprox.) Amps are amps. But some guys will put it on a 25 amp breaker.
Also you are working with people from other countries that know how to make things work, but don’t realize it may not be safe. It drives you crazy.
Ever notice how many people come from northern states like NY, OH, MN, VT, ND. Not many becasue it use to be a low wage. I am hoping that with the new wage package we start geting better qualified people.
I was an electrical foreman for awhile but now I am an estimator. And glad for it. The management still is working on how they are going to fix this. Good luck. Joe Tedesco has a big job ahead of him, he has been here 6 months now.
As far as Canadians working here, if you have no “significant ties” (Revenue Canada’s term), no young kids, a car, a house, or a wife, you can probably claim that you are leaving the country. Work here for a couple of years and be ok.
My recommendation, pay your taxes. It works out to about 20 % and you can go home when it’s all over with a clear head.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Thanks for that insight! I have been recommending that new hires pay their taxes, just in cases they can’t put up with it. Tedesco….yeah he’s a real piece of work in my opinion. He was supposed to go to work for TF Safe and then flip flopped at the last minute for the money.
Saturday, February 21st 2009 at 8:50 am |
Both in Houston and at the Egaila (KBR HQ) in Kuwait, I told them repeatedly I wanted taxes taken out and they told me I still needed to fill out the form telling them not to take taxes. Sure enough, I only paid the minimum tax on all the money I made over there. I’m gonna have a nice little bill from the IRS come tax time. Fuckin’ assholes.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
I have heard that time and time and time again!!! At the end of my second year I had to come home 13 days early to deal with my little jail bird. I dealt with it in two days and headed to Canada for the rest of it I even had them stamp my passport!
Sunday, March 1st 2009 at 11:28 am |
Hey, I was told i was going to to Iraq to do Electric work as an apprentice. So over the course of about 2 months i had ben faxing paper work back and forth, you know all the red tape. Talking to the KBR rep over the phone the whole time. So then the last couple of weeks before i left i double checked, “are you sure this is going to really happen, so i can quit my jobs now and move out my apt.” and he said “yessss of course, everything will be fine, just relax you have nothing to worry about.” So ok, i trusted the man and did just that, quit the jobs and packed up and out. So i make it to Texas and then after being there for 5 days I get the word that “they cant take me as an apprentice, you can be a labor forman instead” (making less than half of what i was suppose to make!) Then that was it, they couldn’t do anything for me. So now here i am, Stuck with out a job, cant collect unemployment because i had quit my job and not gotten laid off. And i have been couch surfing at friends places for the last month. So yes, they left me high and dry with empty promises. And I don’t think i even need to tell you how hard it is looking for a job now in the trades with this economy. Thanks for your time and i would love to hear some feed back on this.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
I wish I could say I haven’t heard this before. I try to warn people when they are applying with KBR. They are all about the money and if it suits them, they just throw you under the bus!! At least you are not stuck in Iraq. There are supposedly some 300 people at Camp Victory with no place to go. Things are changing quickly. It appears KBR may be losing contracts.
Sunday, March 1st 2009 at 3:02 pm |
Hello Ms. Sparky,
I am also interested in the money potential working over seas. You mentioned Perini and Parsons but I am unfamiliar with these companies. I am also interested to know how the economy has effected KBRs job outlook in the middle east. I have been speaking to a recruiter but as stated before you cannot trust them completely.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Check with your recruiter. KBR has stopped hiring some crafts. Also the economy really doesn’t affect KBR’s LOGCAP contracts. In my opinion KBR’s “waste fraud and abuse” is what is affecting their contracts. The DoD is under a lot of pressure to get rid of KBR all together.
Thursday, March 5th 2009 at 5:26 pm |
We were told that Houston has shut down and the people there waiting were sent home.
We were also told that if we get sick on R&R we stay home.
If we get injured by anything other than a hostile act that requires care, we go home.
Friday, May 1st 2009 at 2:26 am |
You don’t pay taxes when you work in a war zone, ut’s upto 91,400 this year. do your homework and spend a lil xtra on a tax lawyer.
The 330 day rule only apllys if you work abroad in a non-conflict area.
Friday, May 8th 2009 at 1:53 am |
miss sparky could you please advise me how to get work in th middle east with KBR my email is
pcarey81@hotmail.com thankyou
Ms Sparky’s Response:
http://www.kbrjobs.com that’s where you have to start
Wednesday, May 13th 2009 at 3:31 pm |
My husband was injured on the job working as an HVAC Mechanic for KBR overseas. He was sent home for the surgery and returned after nearly three months. To avoid the tax hassle he had to stay out of the states for an entire year. This way he only had to pay taxes on what he earned for the first little bit of time he was there.
Monday, June 22nd 2009 at 5:32 pm |
I was just wondering if ,I am classified as a jw in the union and, I have my ticket that shows i am but dont have a state journeyman license . is there a difference .I have passed the union test. would this stop me from working in iraq as a journeyman electrician.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Did you go through an approved apprenticeship program? Not all States have a licensing program. I would apply to KBR at http://www.kbrjobs.com and let them tell you. Make sure you have all your training records and your testing records from the hall.
Monday, June 22nd 2009 at 5:46 pm |
what will disqualify me from working in iraq and . will vitalago pigment loss be a problem it is not a disease its just skin discoloration.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Not being familiar with that condition I can not say. Medical conditions that will get you disqualified are high blood pressure, diabetes, certain heart conditions. Once you are contacted by your recruiter ask them.
Sunday, June 28th 2009 at 2:40 pm |
Ms Sparky, I really want to thank you for your responce .when i applied for a job at kbr i was told to get my pass port so i did and then they asked me to send a copy via email and still have not got a call maybe there is no work.i even called my recruiter and left a message if they have no work to please contact me so i can look some where else. i will wait for one more week to try to contact a other company. Wish some one would contact me it sure is hard to be layed off and its been four months since my last job
Ms Sparky’s Response:
I know it’s hard to wait, but just keep applying everywhere and hound them.
Wednesday, July 8th 2009 at 6:20 pm |
GOING TO HOUSTON ON 2ND OF AUGUST,ANY NEC AREAS TO REALLY STUDY UP ON FOR EXAM.
Wednesday, July 8th 2009 at 7:33 pm |
DrWhitey said,on May 1st, 2009 at 2:26 am You don’t pay taxes when you work in a war zone, ut’s upto 91,400 this year. do your homework and spend a lil xtra on a tax lawyer.
The 330 day rule only apllys if you work abroad in a non-conflict area.
This is incorrect. Only members of the United States military who are deployed to a war zone are not required to pay taxes. The rules are different for civilians employed as DoD contractors who live and/or work in a war zone.
If you are a DoD contractor, you do not pay taxes on a certain amount of your income as long as you are out of the United States, it’s territories, or protectorates (Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, etc.) 330 days or less in a 12 month period. Not a calendar year, not a fiscal year, but a 12 month period.
Please go to the following website and download a free copy of “Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad”.
Read it thoroughly a few times for there is much information to digest:
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/index.html
If you are uncomfortable with preparing your own tax return or using a support service such as Turbo Tax, you do not need a tax lawyer but an CPA (certified public accountant) who specializes in tax returns for U.S. citizens who work and/or live abraod. Remember, they must specialize in this particular area to give you sound advice and to preapre your return accurately. Be sure you ask if they’ve done this type of return, how many years have they prepared them, how many clients have they prepared them for, and for references to contact. If they hedge on any of these questions, keep looking.
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 3:44 pm |
KBR wife,
I know that you posted a response more than a year ago about only military personel being excempt from having to pay taxes in a war zone. I’ve studied the irs form you mentioned and it does say that the irs posts a bulletin to show which counrties will qualify you for the $91,400 excemption because of war or civil unrest.
Thursday, July 9th 2009 at 9:02 pm |
HELLO SPARKY, IAM A QUALIFIED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN FROM U.S., WITH 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. IS KBR STILL OUT THERE IN IRAQ? IF THEY ARE, IS WORK AVAILABLE? HOW MUCH ARE THEY PAYING? WHAT WOULD BE THE NEXT STEP TO TAKE? !
I’D BE REALLY INTERESTED TO WORK IN AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ.COULD YOU HELP ME OUT WITH THE RIGHT CONTACT AND NAMES OR NUMBERS? THANKS
Ms Sparky’s Response:
To the best of my knowledge they are still hiring electricians. Go to http://www.kbrjobs.com
Saturday, July 11th 2009 at 9:50 am |
What kind of vision exam is given for electricians, and is two pair of prescription glasses required for processing in houston; if you wear prescription glasses.
Wednesday, July 15th 2009 at 4:18 pm |
I have 12 years experience as an ibew member .How can I get a job in iraq or afganistan
Friday, July 17th 2009 at 5:38 pm |
WHAT LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCES ARE ISSUED TO ELECTRICIANS GOING TO AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ BY KBR IN HOUSTON.
Ms Sparky’s Response:
No clearance for 99.999999% of KBR’s electrical work. Sometimes electricians who work on DOS or DOD security system might have a Secret or Top Secret. They will do a background check for wants, warrants, child support, IRS etc. Now as far as convictions go. The jury is out on that. I’ve known people who have claimed to had felony convictions and were still working for KBR. Actually I knew one woman who had an outstanding warrant that had made it all the way to Iraq. If you pass the back ground check, electrical test, drug test and medical you will get a Common Access Card (CAC Card).
Sunday, August 2nd 2009 at 2:10 pm |
I hear all this hiring talk about kbr electricians. At kbr when do you get time off or vacation and how long is it and if you work 12 hours a day 7 days a week how do you get extra time like overtime? if you work 15 hours i guess? What about any other companies names that are hiring? Are there any others you know about that need electricians? Are there any in need for wiring new construction projects such as buildings and houses? Thanks.
Sunday, August 2nd 2009 at 6:09 pm |
What does fluor, dyncorp, stanley, csa, itt, pay it’s electricians overseas?
Sunday, August 2nd 2009 at 6:40 pm |
According to that new SF85P form they only ask for convictions or arrest in the last 7 years. They also fingerprint you as well. So if you were stupid more than 7 years ago then you should be ok unless you owe child support, owe back taxes. I believe also they ask if you have used illegal drugs in the last two year or might be 7 years. Not sure but just be honest when you fill out the SF85P.
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 at 12:40 am |
ksniper777, can you pls email me? thanks!
Ms Sparky’s Response:
ksniper777 if you want the email address shoot me an email.
Tuesday, August 4th 2009 at 8:37 am |
The form SF85P is on the web.
Friday, August 7th 2009 at 3:20 pm |
Ms Sparky What’s the work day like over there? what time is breakfast? lunch and dinner. What’s r@r? how long is vacation? Thanks
Friday, August 7th 2009 at 9:49 pm |
ms sparky, luv ur website. had mixed feelings at first, but i realized u are fair and honest. i am going through kbr’s hiring process at present time. not the best company i’ve ever worked for so far, but at least they have work. (for the time being anyways) im a veteran as well so i know what im going into. its interesting to see the contractor’s aspect of the war effort. i am an electrician and have been in the trade long enough to know that the construction trade doesnt attract society’s finest, and thats who’s going over seas. that being said, i havent heard of any contractor attacking our service member, aside from personal reasons. i believe the issue is more in the quality of training and performance on the job. so far all candidates i talked to, and they call us candidates because we dont get on the payroll if we dont make it to the plane, are fairly well qualified to do the work. about what you might expect on the worksite. most are union trained. probably a direct result of the tragic death of the green beret. so i feel that KBR’s push to secure LOGCAP 4 will probably be successful and the troops will benefit from it. lets remember that, as you said before, not all countries have the same licensing standards and that kbr also hires from other countries at a much cheaper rate. so it makes sense that they are making all efforts to attract better qualified individuals with a pay raise. im not saying that im better qualified than those who went before me. just that as a team, i think well be providing a better service for our troops… at least thats my goal.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 10:27 am |
frnkieb send me a email and let me know how your making out with kbr and if you think it’s worth it to mjohnson2k@yahoo.com i would like to join kbr also but i’m still confused as to if it is what people say it is. thanks
Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 4:44 pm |
Regarding form SF85P is on the web. No need to tell the truth KBR doesn’t ckeck nothing.
If you read the form some soft shoe kiss a*s wrote it so bubba could keep his job!
Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 5:44 pm |
Regarding form SF85P is on the web. No need to tell the truth KBR doesn’t ckeck nothing.
If you read the form some soft shoe kiss a*s wrote it so bubba could keep his job!
Baboo, you can’t beat a FBI criminal check and KBR is not going to get anything as long as the LEVEL 3 CAR is in effect. In September it is all over for KBR. The former employees will either work for Dyncorp or Fluor. If you pass the background which is under the OPM jurisdication. If you have warrants or been in trouble the last 7 years, declared bankruptcy or lied on that forum you can hang it up.
Saturday, August 8th 2009 at 9:50 pm |
True about the FBI background check. If KBR ever really checked anything beside local warrants in Houston they might be playing right now. I did see the Houston cops come once and “cuff and stuff” a couple Cowboys for local warrants back in the day.
Monday, August 31st 2009 at 8:12 pm |
what’s going on with the site?
Ms Sparky’s Response:
Not sure what you mean. The blog evolves as needed.
Tuesday, September 1st 2009 at 8:12 pm |
no one is answering my questions for help. that’s all
Thursday, September 17th 2009 at 11:26 am |
as things are dying here where do I apply
Monday, September 28th 2009 at 9:43 pm |
I have read almost every blog on ur site pertaining to electrical work in iraq..I would like to say thank you for all the information…I am gathering everything needed to head to houston on october 12, 2009…Reading the comments on ur site have helped me a great deal….thanks again
Kevin local 461(aurora,IL)
Monday, October 5th 2009 at 12:26 am |
I am an electrical fitter mechanic in Aus. What licenses do I have to do to work in Afghanistan or Iraq and how do I go about applying? Cheers
Tuesday, October 20th 2009 at 8:20 am |
Im a J.I.B. electrician in england which is the highest standard, how do i go about getting out to afgan or iraq and whats the pay like now
Monday, February 22nd 2010 at 1:26 pm |
master electrician looking for overseas work, four kids to feed…
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 at 5:04 am |
So is KBR still hiring Journeymen Electricians? I have 2 friends over in Iraq working as Electricians now. I am searching the net for a way to apply and can find nothing. I need to figure out how and where to apply for these positions. Any help would be great. Local 340 (sac, ca)
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 2:23 pm |
Darrick,
How much do your friends make for working in Iraq?
Sunday, July 11th 2010 at 11:39 pm |
HI I’m rocky an Accountant CPA previously working as Project Accountant in NEC when it was under construction and I’m very much willing to go back and work even in afghanistan if given opportunity.
thanks and best regard
GOD Bless
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 12:51 pm |
I’m in desperate need of info on a compny called Golden Relief Resources, po box 41980, Dubai. I just signed a contract for 8300.00$ US dollars a month to work in Afganistan. I have to pay for my own flight and they want me to bring pwr tools, pipe benders, fish tapes, roto hammer and such. Is this monthly flat wage in line with current, soon to be 2011 wages? I’m an IBEW 10 year JW with a California state journeyman certification and OSHA 30 cert. Any info about Golden RR and if my wage is right is truelly appreciated.
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 1:56 pm |
This sounds very very strange to me. I urge to be very very cautious or just back out. There is no need for you to be paying your own way over and there is no need for you to be bringing your own tools. This sounds like another one of those small middle east companies trying to get electrical contracts for the US Government in Iraq and Afghanistan but need someone who is familiar with the National Electrical Code.
I would not go to Afghanistan without the protection of US Troops. You very well could find yourself stranded. I urge you to back out.
Anyone else want to chime in?
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 2:19 pm |
Ms Sparky,
Thanx so much for a quick response. I wrote a few things into the contract: Housed on military base only. 2) Work to be performed on military base only with air transport to and from. 3) Working days are 6 days at 10 hours a day. They already included housing and food provided.
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 4:12 pm |
You need to get specifics on housing and food. Is it the kind of food you would eat or is it curried fish and rice three times a day 7 days a week.
Sunday, November 28th 2010 at 5:36 pm |
8300, per mo for a electrician, that’s low if you have the proper license, i’m not electrician but i know the pay scales, own tools? and own flight, Crazy, the flight from Dubai to Afghanistan, by DFS is about 500-800 one way depending…anyway it a low offer and seemly shady deal, be very careful, ms sparky and her peeps, can probably help ya out more watch the posts…
Monday, November 29th 2010 at 2:11 am |
Who’s going to get your Afghan Visa? You can’t just walk in and ask for one. What airport are you supposed to fly into? Kabul International? If so, you better have your paperwork in order or they will be taking you a way. Do you have travel orders, or a NATO Exempt Visa?
Monday, November 29th 2010 at 2:20 am |
This is their corporate information…check out their website…I think your being scammed
GOLDEN RELIEF RESOURCES LLC
PO Box41980 City Dubai CountryUnited Arab EmiratesTelephone04-2275445Fax04-2275446
Website http://www.grlreliefsupplies.com
Wednesday, December 29th 2010 at 2:59 pm |
Been searching the net on current pay scale for licensed j.w. in iraq…haven’t been able to find anything…anyone have any insight been contemplating going just to pay off all my debt thanks in advance
Saturday, January 22nd 2011 at 1:19 pm |
hi, i’m a certified electrician through Local 150 in Libertyville, IL. i currently live in Bloomington, IN and work at Ivy Tech Community College as an electrician. I’m 24, i have no family and just a girlfriend so i’m looking for an adventure in sorts and am interested in working overseas as an electrician. any info you have would be greatly appreciated! thank you!
Saturday, January 22nd 2011 at 7:12 pm |
The first thing you need to do is get a passport, take care of any outstanding wants, warrants, tickets, back child support and back taxes. THEN apply at KBR, Dyncorp and Fluor to start.
I’m not sure what certified means in Florida. Does Florida have a licensing program through the state? They are looking for licensed journeyman and masters.
Thursday, February 10th 2011 at 4:35 am |
I just got an offer via Fluor. $130k for 12 months.
Take down all details of the offer as it’s not as clear cut as it looks.
84 hrs per week but last 44hrs is at $20 per hour.
However, I was looking for a Master License position which that wage was for Journeyman license.
I’m confused over what Florida actually has as it’s my understanding the State does NOT issue Journeyman’s licenses, only Master.
County’s issue Journeymans
Does this make a difference? Perhaps someone knows.
Thursday, February 10th 2011 at 4:42 am |
PS I was told by Fluor that they are no longer hiring Master Electricians. Their policy now is to promote from their existing Journeyman pool.
Considering the turn over rate, this doesn’t seem like a wise decision but it’s theirs to make.
Waiting to hear back from my other applications.
Friday, February 10th 2012 at 12:25 pm |
So you are sayng if a person is in rears of child support KBR won’t hire them?
My husband is in rears IRS has put a lien on all assets for tax evasion but is supposed to leave Sunday for Afghanistan.Guess they don’t care about it
Friday, February 10th 2012 at 12:34 pm |
He shouldn’t be able to get a Common Access Card (CAC) card if he is behind on child support or has a tax lien. But, if he is being sent to an area that doesn’t require one, they won’t look for things like that. Post his name here if you want, MAYBE someone from KBR will look into it. You will be out of luck trying to get any money from him, because he won’t legally be working for a US company. He will be working for an offshore subsidiary of KBR.
Friday, February 10th 2012 at 12:37 pm |
But then again, KBR isn’t known for their thorough employee background checks.
Friday, February 10th 2012 at 1:30 pm |
So unless someone puts a bug in KBR ‘s ear he can go there and not pay his support? Even if there is a court order? That’s been in affect for some 9-10 yrs?
Friday, February 10th 2012 at 4:03 pm |
I’m afraid so. And, depending on the contract, KBR may very well not care at all. KBR only cares when the client makes them care.