Do not make this company a career; use it as a stepping stone - Manager, Equipment Maintenance KBR Employee Review

3.0
20 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

On LOGCAP operations Iraq; Travel in and out of county is very good compared to other companies... many complain about BTC but have zero experience traveling in Iraq with out billeting and other support. If you are an office jockey you will have great access to phone and emails. Money deposited on time and correct amount as long as you did your part with the time sheet. Good billeting at most camps if you have seniority on camp and part of the Base Camp operations..hint hint you have to be O&M base camp services not TTM or CLSS. Vacation ticket program for company purchased tickets is lot better than competition. I got everything i was promised.... except one thing COBRA plan coverage at stated rate and duration.

Cons

LOGCAP.... You do not work for KBR... Just a company shell out of Dubai.... Do not expect a real long career unless you are a company man or las out of Houston HQ.... Do not plan to work there for one month; just work day to day. Save your money... Divorce is high... easy to get fired for contraband (like a cellphone in some cases) or a seatbelt violation. Smart about being lazy folks and some special... friends of friends won't get fired... No actual credential checks on resumes unless it is a CDL; just write it and you will get hired... Company played a game with COBRA coverage administrative provider and employee cost is up 250% a month as of 1 Jan. I'm sure it saved the company a pretty penny....Thanks a lot....

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Flex time within a pay month, flexible schedules, an outstanding benefits package including a 401k retirement plans with 100% match on 6% of pretax and Roth contribution elections, several investment options, personalized financial planning through fidelity, employee stock purchase program, student debt retirement savings match program, and HSA options; several health insurance options with a wide range of monthly premiums and available benefits, FSA, HSA, vision, dental (Delta Dental), tuition assistance, PTO, holidays, and much more.

Cons

No automatic/across the board annual cost of living pay adjustments, only 5.3 hours total of PTO (with milestone increases for incumbents) each pay period (no separate sick, personal, annual, vacation, etc.), only 9 paid holidays with one floating holiday, no official employee evaluations or measured expectations, many employment pros and cons are dependent on supervisor on the contract - not corporate.

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