Working in Iraq
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Working in Iraq
Hi all I am new to the forum, can anyone advise how safe is Basra at the moment for contractors working for BP? I have a possible job opportunity there so if anyone has any details on current situation please drop me a line. Thanks Alasdair
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Re: Working in Iraq
Hi my home in basra im Australian and i was born in iraq if u need any information call or msg im here to help
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#6
Re: Working in Iraq
Hello.
If you are working for BP then i guess you will be based in Rumaila?
I'm currently in Iraq near Basra.
I've been here since early 2014 and haven't experienced any trouble at all during that time.
I was even here during the big ISIS push and life never changed here at all.
If you are working for one of the IOC's then you will be in a secure camp with nothing to worry about at all.
If its your first time in then this is what will happen.
You will land in basra airport.
you will then head to the visa desk on the right hand side, you give your passport and any visa documents to the guy behind the glass, he will then ask you to wait in the waiting room, sometimes up to 2 hours!
In the waiting room names will be called to the desk one by one, you'll have to pay the visa fee (currently 202 USD).
After coming out of the waiting room you go through the entry gates and get a stamp and then into baggage reclaim.
Once you have your baggage you'll go through another scanner to meet your "fixer".
All the fixers are all usually lined up with company logos on the back of clipboards.
Find your fixer and he will guide you to a taxi.
The fixer will usually go with you in the taxi to meet your PSD/APT
The taxi will drop you off in an area where all the security teams wait.
Your PSD will give you a quick briefing and ask you to put on body armour.
The PSD team will then take you on to whatever camp you will be based in up at Rumaila.
I hope this helps
ARGAR
If you are working for BP then i guess you will be based in Rumaila?
I'm currently in Iraq near Basra.
I've been here since early 2014 and haven't experienced any trouble at all during that time.
I was even here during the big ISIS push and life never changed here at all.
If you are working for one of the IOC's then you will be in a secure camp with nothing to worry about at all.
If its your first time in then this is what will happen.
You will land in basra airport.
you will then head to the visa desk on the right hand side, you give your passport and any visa documents to the guy behind the glass, he will then ask you to wait in the waiting room, sometimes up to 2 hours!
In the waiting room names will be called to the desk one by one, you'll have to pay the visa fee (currently 202 USD).
After coming out of the waiting room you go through the entry gates and get a stamp and then into baggage reclaim.
Once you have your baggage you'll go through another scanner to meet your "fixer".
All the fixers are all usually lined up with company logos on the back of clipboards.
Find your fixer and he will guide you to a taxi.
The fixer will usually go with you in the taxi to meet your PSD/APT
The taxi will drop you off in an area where all the security teams wait.
Your PSD will give you a quick briefing and ask you to put on body armour.
The PSD team will then take you on to whatever camp you will be based in up at Rumaila.
I hope this helps
ARGAR
#7
Re: Working in Iraq
Hello.
If you are working for BP then i guess you will be based in Rumaila?
I'm currently in Iraq near Basra.
I've been here since early 2014 and haven't experienced any trouble at all during that time.
I was even here during the big ISIS push and life never changed here at all.
If you are working for one of the IOC's then you will be in a secure camp with nothing to worry about at all.
If its your first time in then this is what will happen.
You will land in basra airport.
you will then head to the visa desk on the right hand side, you give your passport and any visa documents to the guy behind the glass, he will then ask you to wait in the waiting room, sometimes up to 2 hours!
In the waiting room names will be called to the desk one by one, you'll have to pay the visa fee (currently 202 USD).
After coming out of the waiting room you go through the entry gates and get a stamp and then into baggage reclaim.
Once you have your baggage you'll go through another scanner to meet your "fixer".
All the fixers are all usually lined up with company logos on the back of clipboards.
Find your fixer and he will guide you to a taxi.
The fixer will usually go with you in the taxi to meet your PSD/APT
The taxi will drop you off in an area where all the security teams wait.
Your PSD will give you a quick briefing and ask you to put on body armour.
The PSD team will then take you on to whatever camp you will be based in up at Rumaila.
I hope this helps
ARGAR
If you are working for BP then i guess you will be based in Rumaila?
I'm currently in Iraq near Basra.
I've been here since early 2014 and haven't experienced any trouble at all during that time.
I was even here during the big ISIS push and life never changed here at all.
If you are working for one of the IOC's then you will be in a secure camp with nothing to worry about at all.
If its your first time in then this is what will happen.
You will land in basra airport.
you will then head to the visa desk on the right hand side, you give your passport and any visa documents to the guy behind the glass, he will then ask you to wait in the waiting room, sometimes up to 2 hours!
In the waiting room names will be called to the desk one by one, you'll have to pay the visa fee (currently 202 USD).
After coming out of the waiting room you go through the entry gates and get a stamp and then into baggage reclaim.
Once you have your baggage you'll go through another scanner to meet your "fixer".
All the fixers are all usually lined up with company logos on the back of clipboards.
Find your fixer and he will guide you to a taxi.
The fixer will usually go with you in the taxi to meet your PSD/APT
The taxi will drop you off in an area where all the security teams wait.
Your PSD will give you a quick briefing and ask you to put on body armour.
The PSD team will then take you on to whatever camp you will be based in up at Rumaila.
I hope this helps
ARGAR
#8
Re: Working in Iraq
No, Basra airport is in a security bubble.
All the fixers are employed by the IOCs, so nothing to worry about there.
The APT/PSD teams will not leave without the client, the PSD teams have their own local national employees in the airport too.
I was nervous the first time coming in, been doing it for 2 years now and never had any trouble, just don't bring any booze in with you.
I'm kind of glad the outside world still thinks Iraq is dangerous as this keeps the wages higher!
Regards
Argar
All the fixers are employed by the IOCs, so nothing to worry about there.
The APT/PSD teams will not leave without the client, the PSD teams have their own local national employees in the airport too.
I was nervous the first time coming in, been doing it for 2 years now and never had any trouble, just don't bring any booze in with you.
I'm kind of glad the outside world still thinks Iraq is dangerous as this keeps the wages higher!
Regards
Argar
#9
Re: Working in Iraq
I'm rotting on the vine on this dreary 9 to 5 job here. I want to return to Iraq. I'm ex-military, Procurement, Contracts Management, Logistics type and miss the thrill and danger. Anyone out there that can point me in the direction of someone who can put me on out there?? Help!!
#10
Re: Working in Iraq
Check LinkedIn.
Search Shell, Lukoil, BP, Haliburton, Schumberger Etc
Or
G4S, Control risks, Erinys, Olive Group, AEGIS etc
Argar
Search Shell, Lukoil, BP, Haliburton, Schumberger Etc
Or
G4S, Control risks, Erinys, Olive Group, AEGIS etc
Argar
#13
Re: Working in Iraq
lol its not that dangerous.
I'm glad people think that tho, it keeps the wages up!
I'm glad people think that tho, it keeps the wages up!
#14
Re: Working in Iraq
I've done the body armor thing before whilst in Baghdad. It's not a big issue at all, but a wise precaution. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. � ����
#15
Re: Working in Iraq
I'm rotting on the vine on this dreary 9 to 5 job here. I want to return to Iraq. I'm ex-military, Procurement, Contracts Management, Logistics type and miss the thrill and danger. Anyone out there that can point me in the direction of someone who can put me on out there?? Help!!
Can't you try masturbating with the other hand or driving at 71 MPH on the motorway if you want to relive those RAOC Thrill and danger days of old ?
Last edited by Tockalosh; Nov 27th 2015 at 12:12 am.