Anyone working in Kazakhstan?

[Pogle]

Another Lazarus thread?

[stek]

Woo, interesting, I can speak Russian and I've been to KZ. Almaty is ok but Astana is the main place now I think.

I went to Uralsk tho....

I was also promised a trip to Baikonur to see a rocket launch but promises weren't kept.....

Kazhaki people are pretty ugly (not my words, those of my russian friends) - look like eskimos, but the ethnic Russians are nice if u like the Slavic look.

Kazhak language is a bit like Turkish ISTR...

[Fred Bloggs]

I've seen a 4x4 rotation contract. Day rate. So does that mean no billing for the off-month, half the year ?

Correct, this week there was a job punted around on a 28x28 rotation for £700 a day. A cool nearly £20k per month worked. Not bad for a part time job. Actually, I could be tempted by that, nearly. They'll be flooded with CV's for that, no doubt.

[LegendsWear7]

Undoubtedly the best jobs in Kaz are those on a 4x4 rotation however, they're hard to come by. Usually those jobs are direct with the Oil Co's like Chevron and Eni who are big out there. Jobs with the oil service co's and the EPC's tend to be on a much worse rotation like 6x2. I'd do it if starvation was the only other option, but I've avoided it so far as I've only ever known one guy who said it was OK. Many others have said to me it's a s**thole.

I've seen a 4x4 rotation contract. Day rate. So does that mean no billing for the off-month, half the year ?

[Menelaus]

Got a mate who's just moved out there with one of the big oil companies.

Say's most of the country is a tuliphole, but there's one great town/city to live in. Canny remember the name though ...

No use to you I imagine, but apparently the local 'scenery' is pretty spectacular too.

Almaty?

[uky kozak]

Keep up, he's moved to L.A.

Impossible I saw him doing the cheese rolling race in my neck of the woods on BH Monday

[Fred Bloggs]

Undoubtedly the best jobs in Kaz are those on a 4x4 rotation however, they're hard to come by. Usually those jobs are direct with the Oil Co's like Chevron and Eni who are big out there. Jobs with the oil service co's and the EPC's tend to be on a much worse rotation like 6x2. I'd do it if starvation was the only other option, but I've avoided it so far as I've only ever known one guy who said it was OK. Many others have said to me it's a s**thole.

[scooterscot]

According to the employment statistics about 92% of them....

[voodooflux]

A fellow contractor at ClientCo spent some time out there working on gas/oil systems. He still gets enquiries about working out there.

[Pogle]

Got a mate who's just moved out there with one of the big oil companies.

Say's most of the country is a tuliphole, but there's one great town/city to live in. Canny remember the name though ...

No use to you I imagine, but apparently the local 'scenery' is pretty spectacular too.

Oh you mean women! sorry it took me a while to work that one out

[Moscow Mule]

Borat?

Keep up, he's moved to L.A.

[DimPrawn]

Anyone working in Kazakhstan?

Borat?

[snaw]

Got a mate who's just moved out there with one of the big oil companies.

Say's most of the country is a tuliphole, but there's one great town/city to live in. Canny remember the name though ...

No use to you I imagine, but apparently the local 'scenery' is pretty spectacular too.

[Moscow Mule]

I am acquainted with one chap who works out there (banking/software). He pays for a hooker by the month.

My uncle has worked out there too (telecoms). Said it was lovely.

Always keep a bribe in your pocket...

[Pogle]

I've just seen a perfect job for me - in Kazakhstan!
I expect Mr P would not approve, but is anyone there at the mo?

Business Objects Specialist (BODI) - Kazakhstan

The company & role;
12 month contract for a Business Objects Data Integration Specialist in Kazakhstan, working for a global business on an extensive Oil & Gas project

Skills;
SQL & Oracle PL/SQL
Extensive ETL & Integration experience
Business Objects specialist
Business Object Data Integrator (BODI)
Data experience of Data Warehousing

Responsibilities;
Coordinate and provide expertise in data extraction from current ERP environment, design of data model, documentation of data integration procedures, develop and manage ETL job for loading and must show and aptitude for working with complex and high pressure issues across a varied customer base.

The ideal prospect for this role we have a University degree/diploma in a related subject (computing and/or business) or possess equivalent work experience, English language is a must for this role (verbal and written), additional languages that would be considered useful include; Russian, Kazakh & Italian. To be considered you should be able to answer yes to most of the above, be eligible to work within this specific region and willing to undergo a thorough medical if being put forward for the post.

My client offers a competitive day rate, accommodation and paid flights for required leave. Please send your CV for review to Patrick Salmon using the 'apply link' provided.