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Upon recieveing a full MRI/CT scan the doctor found nothing and it was actually a piece of fuzz on the XRay. Recently the Saudia Arabia King granted support employeee, and citzens two month salary bonus. We support the Saudi national guard so we are entitled to it also, but Vinnell kept our money only paying the Saudi employees theirs.
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Thank you very much for your cooperation. Vinnell and the KSAI worked with Vinnell Arabia, when they won the contract to provide Fire Protection out side Riyadh KSA. I arrived on 11/17/01 and on 12/1/01 the USAF Personnel were free to move up into Afghanistan.We lived on the Saudi Nat Guard/Vinnell Compound, it was the “American Compound” that was attacked by terrorist in early 03 you saw it on the news. I lost good friends in that attack.Vinnell like most Contract Fire Protection Departments took the management stance that Fire Fighters are like any other worker; they did not understand us or our needs. We had a GREAT Chief that taught us (those who were not useto to the Contract Fire Biz) about the way of the Contract world and at the same time taught the Office Managers about the fire world.It was an interesting learning experience.Vinnell gave us good food, good health care, we had “transport SUV” that we could use to go in to town or out into the desert.
The pay was good and now it is better. At that time you did not need to be an EMT-P now you do I see in the latest DoD add.We worked 24 on 24 off with a “Kelly day” off and there was all the OT you wanted.All in all working for Vinnell was not bad at all. I would go back to the KSA as an Asst Chief in a moment.If you wish to have a more in depth conversation let me have your E-mail address and I can hook you up with 3 or 4 people who were there from 01 to 03. Hello, Just wondering if anyone works for or has worked for Vinnell arabia in Saudi?From what I have heard Vinnell won the contract again and made a lot of changes.
The pay dropped alot for one and very little or no OT. They made some personnel changes and promoted a very young fire chief with limited experience.From the input I have received Vinnell is one of the companies to stay away from unless you are desperate for a job, it is very political. There are a few good guys still there, but they are battling the political red tape and worried about the back stabbing from their supervisors. Overall a very negative situation.Visionary911. Information On VinnellFrom what I have heard Vinnell won the contract again, but they pay will drop along with some benefits.
There will also be little or no OT as extra positions were bid in to cover leave.Vinnell also promoted a young chief and the political situation has the good guys still there running scared. The people I know that have worked there tell me people are walking on egg shells and nobody trusts the decisions by Vinnell and some leaders in the department.Overall it is a negative place and should be avoided unless you are desperate for a job. I understand there are bad feelings about any place but does anyone know anyone there now or how it is now instead of just hearing through the grapevine. The only reason I ask is because they have numerous openings and would like the current scoop.Beleive me I know several people there. 'The Good Guys'. The situation at the moment is that they are making about 10,000 a month, but as soon as they hire the remaining personnel required under their contract they will have too many people and actually there will be at least 3 people off everyday as they bumped up the bid to cover for leave and that is typically where you would make extra for OT.If you want to get in for a few months to make some quick money do it, but when they are fully staffed you will be luck to make 5,000 a month.
So besides the company and management BS what is the other conditions?? Living, any good working fires, food, co-workers for the most part, equipment??Hamman,The working conditions are ok there. Most of the guys split a villa to live in. The equipment is modern for the most part, but being on a established base there is a good fire prevention program and very few fires.
This is an different contract. No contractors are permitted to use the Dinning facilty, PX, or APO. This is a GOV issue and causes problems. There are several places to eat on base and the FD villas have stoves, etc.
Daily Duties at Vinnell Arabia:Supervises foreign nationals and security guards on a western compound in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Work with Saudi Land Forces consulting their security forces and implementing security procedures for their base security forces and aviation assets. Work with USMTM United States Mobile Training Mission on a daily basis in support of all US Government contract within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Worked with and established numerous contacts with in the Saudi Government offices and Royal Family.
Work with American and Foreign personnel in support of Physical Security and Force Protection. Supervises camp fire department and provide guidance on safety and hazmat operations for the company. Provide training in First Aid, technical and tactical support of QRF (Quick Reaction Force), and weapons training.
I am a certified operator of the Tailorable Integrated Security Solutions (TISS), the Under Vehicle Surveillance System (UVSS), Itemizer and Magnetometer. Responsible for accountability, maintenance and operational readiness of government equipment valued in excess of 10 million dollars. I am responsible for the budget of the division as well as purchasing and procurement of materials and equipment for the division. Provide guidance as subject matter expert on construction related contracts for the company. What they like about Vinnell Arabia:You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment.
You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.