Fluor Reviews (217)
| 01.19.11 | Project Business Analyst III |
| 11.05.09 | Fluor Review |
| 11.14.09 | Lead Electrical Design Engineer |
| 03.18.12 | Fluor Review |
| 07.05.09 | Senior Auditor |
| 06.03.09 | Field Engineer |
| 08.24.10 | Sr. Financial Manager |
| 09.29.09 | General Foreman |
| 11.20.09 | Contractor |
| 09.15.09 | Senior Accountant |
"Overall Bliss: Above Average"
Fluor Review by Project Business Analyst III on
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
They have no loyalty whatsoever to their employees. They treat employees as means to an end, and employees in turn treat them as a means to an end. It took me a while to figure this out. You will learn this quickly the first time you are laid off, i.e., when they tell you that they have some "magical list" of all employees currently on LOA (leave of absence) and they'll call you back to work as jobs become available, and then you find out much later that no such list exists. Also: if you are on LOA and they lose a contract that's already been staffed, you are out of luck: they will move those existing employees onto other projects, which makes your chances of being rehired even more remote.
What suggestions do you have for management?
1. Your employees are an INVESTMENT. When they are laid off, provide some formal means of letting them stay in touch with you so they can be rehired. Employees aren't loyal to your company, because they know that they're expendable. I finally realized why everyone jumped ship before a project was completed, i.e., they had probably already been laid off before and knew that once you're out the door, you are off Fluor's radar and on your own. 2. Get rid of all the dead wood at your company. There are way too many employees who are perfectly content with "business as usual" and have no desire to do more than they have to in order to get by. Every time I wanted to do MORE than I was required to do, I was treated as if I were trying to make everyone look bad. If you want "better, faster, smarter" you need to encourage and reward "better, faster, smarter."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Do not come across as a "wave maker" or a maverick. There is a lot of dead wood there, and they like their status quo.
"It will be very useful when the top management listen to it."
Fluor Review by Fluor Employee in Irvine, CA on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
Good organization with accumulate technology and large scale projects opportunity.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
Employment job security is dictated by individual supervisor's buddy system. No matter how good you are in engineering with knowledge and talents, you job security is dictated by personal influence. They layoff so many direct employee while keeping contract employee without explanation.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Top management should look into the matter of fairness of judgement and hear from the employee leaving company to find any misconduct by supervisor's personal influence against company interest. I was rated very very goo in previous project but was laid off in next project while there are incapable contract employees a lot.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
My big question is the justification of laying off direct employees while keeping contract employees.
"Beneficial to new interviewees."
Fluor Review by Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Taylors, SC on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
- The diversified industrial work experience and the global exposure to international projects. - Good matching contributions to 401K retirement package.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
- Disrespect of employees by project management and lack of proper promotions based on merit. - Unfair promotion and assignment practices. - Inadequate and high cost Health insurance plans.
What suggestions do you have for management?
- Better Interact with project team and trust employees ideas to solve technical and administrative problems. - assign better trained and prepared project Engineers and managers including construction managers.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
- Be confident and present your best points of strength during the interview. - discuss your previous experience and skills in details. - remember to ask for details on the job you're applying for and all benefits comes with it.
"Overall Bliss: Above Average"
Fluor Review by Fluor Employee on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
I loved a ton of things about my last professional job. I worked for a great company, with a great group and a great internal team. I also made lifelong friends there.I like that my job environment is very casual . My immediate manager is a good guy and doesn’t hesitate to showcase your successes. My coworkers are almost all fun and great to work with. I met three of my closest friends at this job and I still get to hang out with them almost every day.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
i worked in great company. but the reason for leaving the company is to complete my education in the united state
What suggestions do you have for management?
the single most important element of job satisfaction is the boss
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Yes, I do Can you tell me a little more about the current situation and what the first challenges would be for the new person?
Fluor Review by Senior Auditor in Irvine, CA on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
Recognition for accomplishments, opportunities for advancement, competitive salary and the chance to travel the world.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
After returning from an audit assignment to Australia I was assigned to back to back audits to Saudi Arabia and Canada. I asked to have another Senior take one assignment so I could be home with family. My travel was over 60% the highest in our department. This was due to the company wanting the best on their international audits. Two other Seniors where unassigned at that time but I was told no other Seniors were available for the audits.
What suggestions do you have for management?
To consider the balance of staff assignments.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Be professional and articulate well.
Fluor Review by Field Engineer on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
Every project is different, the same process but new items on every one of them.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
Nothing I can think of other than the field makes the money and the office is support staff. Once they figure that out things go along smoothly.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Keep going and don't forget about the old hands that got you where you are today. Experience is tough to come by and needs to weighted againest all aspects of a project. I know that you have replaced a lot of experienced players for less expensive young talent. Old guys have already made the mistakes before and tend not to repeat the same ones again.
Fluor Review by Sr. Financial Manager on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
The work was exciting, and the people were great. I had the opportunity to learn new systems for the company as well as the clients.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
There is a hiearchy of management that seems invisible when dealing with reports and financial projects that need tracking. Decisions made but not justifications to project managers which makes it difficult to manage the programs.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Ask any and all questions you have about the position you are applying for in order to get a better idea of your workload.
Fluor Review by General Foreman in Houston, TX on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
They have a great safety program.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
This company, or at least the portion of the company I worked for, is very clannish. Promotions were not necessarily given according to merit or capabilities. It is more not what you know, but who you know. My experience was also, that management did not stand behind their personnel.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Just be be yourself, let them do as much of the talking as possible, the people in that do the hiring like to hear themselves talk. Brush up on your spanish, as this division of the company is well over 80% hispanic.
User Comments
| Don't tell them if your wife is pregnant because they will lay you off and make you leave by 5. | 03.23.12 |
Fluor Review by Contractor in Irvine, CA on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
Management was great. They understood you were the professional and they respected your skills. I loved the hands-off management style. I work best with this style. I don't need supervision.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
I had to be an employee for 5 years to get their 401 contributions.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Respect your subordinates. Give them space. Recognize senior experienced individuals and let them control their work. Schedule weekly/biweekly meetings.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
The company has basically outsourced all its work. Senior management has sold their soul to the devil.
"I have enjoyed working at Fluor. I have many friends still working at Fluor."
Fluor Review by Senior Accountant in Irvine, CA on
What do you like about working at Fluor?
Friendly environment, professionalism, career advancement opportunities, always learning new ideas or ways of doing things.
What don't you like about working at Fluor?
When the big layoff happens in the 1980's, it was depressing and sad to see someone go.
What suggestions do you have for management?
I really don't have anything to say other than keep up with the spirit of teamwork.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
It is a great opportunity to work with the team, learning new things, and it is a great company to work for. They care about the employees.
Fluor Stats
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