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Plant Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. Australian nationals can secure two-year E-3 status with no lottery and renew indefinitely, making this a stable long-term path into U.S. manufacturing and industrial leadership.
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Lead the safe, reliable and commercially disciplined operation and maintenance of a 208 MW combined-cycle cogeneration facility, supporting generation commitments to the local utility and process-steam commitments to steam host.
Manage plant performance, people, equipment risk, environmental obligations and customer interfaces under GE Vernova’s O&M agreement with our customer, respecting the customer’s contractual obligations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plant Manager has responsibility to operate and maintain the plant on behalf of the customer within the boundaries of the O&M contract or Long Term Service Agreement.
- Own 24/7 operating readiness, abnormal-event response, reliability, availability, efficiency and steam-delivery continuity.
- Lead and develop operations and maintenance teams, succession, technical training and safe work practices.
- Direct combustion-turbine, steam-turbine and generator outage planning and execution: inspection scopes, OEM/contractor resources, work packages, long-lead materials, safety and return to service.
- Build and control integrated outage/maintenance schedules: work sequencing, critical path, crews, milestones, readiness checks, recovery plans and customer outage constraints.
- Manage LSFO operating requirements, integrated gas/steam-cycle performance, process-steam continuity and the ABB P13 control interface.
- Maintain EHS and regulatory compliance, incident response, corrective actions and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinate HECO dispatch, outage notices, exceptions and reporting; support PAR steam commitments, with formal contract decisions remaining with KPLP.
- Prepare annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, maintenance spending and customer-funded CapEx recommendations; oversee OEM and contractor relationships.
- Support customer strategy, operating, and civic goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or marine engineering, engineering technology, or a related power-generation technical discipline.
- 10 years of progressively responsible thermal-power O&M experience, including at least 3 years of plant, shift or cross-functional operating-team leadership.
- Demonstrated gas-turbine and steam-cycle operations knowledge, integrated plant systems and 24/7 operating judgment.
- Measurable safety, regulatory, reliability and performance accountability, including incident response and corrective action.
- Hands-on GT/ST/generator outage work: scope, maintenance planning, integrated schedules, critical-path control, OEM/contractor execution and return-to-service readiness.
- Proficiency in scheduling work packages, dependencies, personnel and contractor resources, milestones, look-ahead plans and recovery; Experience with P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Experience working within O&M contracts, utility dispatch commitments, operating budgets and approval boundaries.
- Ability to use CMMS, ERP/procurement, EHS, contractor-compliance and workforce systems, plus strong Excel reporting and reconciliation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Combined-cycle cogeneration leadership covering electricity delivery and industrial process-steam customers.
- Breadth across plant operations, engineering, reliability/maintenance, OEM field service or commissioning.
- Knowledge of availability, forced-outage and PPA-related performance measures and their commercial implications.
- Experience defending outage and capital requests and coordinating long-lead procurement.
- Familiarity with HECO, Hawai‘i permits and KPLP/PAR interfaces.
- Experience with ABB or comparable heavy-duty turbines, steam turbine-generators, LSFO/liquid fuels, legacy DCS controls such as ABB P13, and industrial steam export.
- Familiarity with site applications: Maximo, SAP PowerMax, Gensuite, ComplyWorks, Microsoft Excel, DRAM and Workday or comparable platforms.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,600.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 21, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
INTRODUCTION
Lead the safe, reliable and commercially disciplined operation and maintenance of a 208 MW combined-cycle cogeneration facility, supporting generation commitments to the local utility and process-steam commitments to steam host.
Manage plant performance, people, equipment risk, environmental obligations and customer interfaces under GE Vernova’s O&M agreement with our customer, respecting the customer’s contractual obligations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plant Manager has responsibility to operate and maintain the plant on behalf of the customer within the boundaries of the O&M contract or Long Term Service Agreement.
- Own 24/7 operating readiness, abnormal-event response, reliability, availability, efficiency and steam-delivery continuity.
- Lead and develop operations and maintenance teams, succession, technical training and safe work practices.
- Direct combustion-turbine, steam-turbine and generator outage planning and execution: inspection scopes, OEM/contractor resources, work packages, long-lead materials, safety and return to service.
- Build and control integrated outage/maintenance schedules: work sequencing, critical path, crews, milestones, readiness checks, recovery plans and customer outage constraints.
- Manage LSFO operating requirements, integrated gas/steam-cycle performance, process-steam continuity and the ABB P13 control interface.
- Maintain EHS and regulatory compliance, incident response, corrective actions and emergency preparedness.
- Coordinate HECO dispatch, outage notices, exceptions and reporting; support PAR steam commitments, with formal contract decisions remaining with KPLP.
- Prepare annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, maintenance spending and customer-funded CapEx recommendations; oversee OEM and contractor relationships.
- Support customer strategy, operating, and civic goals.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or marine engineering, engineering technology, or a related power-generation technical discipline.
- 10 years of progressively responsible thermal-power O&M experience, including at least 3 years of plant, shift or cross-functional operating-team leadership.
- Demonstrated gas-turbine and steam-cycle operations knowledge, integrated plant systems and 24/7 operating judgment.
- Measurable safety, regulatory, reliability and performance accountability, including incident response and corrective action.
- Hands-on GT/ST/generator outage work: scope, maintenance planning, integrated schedules, critical-path control, OEM/contractor execution and return-to-service readiness.
- Proficiency in scheduling work packages, dependencies, personnel and contractor resources, milestones, look-ahead plans and recovery; Experience with P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Experience working within O&M contracts, utility dispatch commitments, operating budgets and approval boundaries.
- Ability to use CMMS, ERP/procurement, EHS, contractor-compliance and workforce systems, plus strong Excel reporting and reconciliation skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Combined-cycle cogeneration leadership covering electricity delivery and industrial process-steam customers.
- Breadth across plant operations, engineering, reliability/maintenance, OEM field service or commissioning.
- Knowledge of availability, forced-outage and PPA-related performance measures and their commercial implications.
- Experience defending outage and capital requests and coordinating long-lead procurement.
- Familiarity with HECO, Hawai‘i permits and KPLP/PAR interfaces.
- Experience with ABB or comparable heavy-duty turbines, steam turbine-generators, LSFO/liquid fuels, legacy DCS controls such as ABB P13, and industrial steam export.
- Familiarity with site applications: Maximo, SAP PowerMax, Gensuite, ComplyWorks, Microsoft Excel, DRAM and Workday or comparable platforms.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,600.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 21, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Plant Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial management satisfies E-3 visa specialty occupation requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency before applying so hiring managers and immigration counsel can confirm equivalency without delays.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for plant or operations management roles. Prior LCA filings signal a company already understands E-3 sponsorship mechanics, which shortens internal approval timelines significantly.
Clarify specialty occupation status early in interviews
Plant Manager roles can face specialty occupation scrutiny if the job description lists duties that don't clearly require a degree. Bring documentation linking your engineering or operations degree to specific technical responsibilities in the role before the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission with the DOL, DS-160 preparation, and consulate appointment coordination. This avoids the common mistake of letting employers file incorrectly and delaying your start date.
Negotiate employer responsibility for E-3 filing costs
Unlike H-1B visa, the E-3 has no statutory rule preventing employees from paying filing fees. Raise this during offer negotiation so both sides understand who covers government and service fees before your start date is confirmed.
Understand your 60-day grace period when changing plant employers
If your plant closes or your role is eliminated, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period tied to your current E-3 status to find a new sponsoring employer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA, so start that process immediately rather than waiting for formal notice.
E-3 Visa Plant Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Plant Manager jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for Australian professionals searching for Plant Manager roles with E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you waste time on roles where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers who have confirmed E-3 sponsorship capacity for this specific role category.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Plant Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It can, but the role must demonstrably require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations management. Generic Plant Manager postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can fail the specialty occupation test. Roles at larger facilities with complex technical oversight are stronger candidates than general supervisory positions.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Plant Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian nationals but has no annual lottery and no numerical cap that affects most applicants. H-1B petitions enter a randomized lottery each April with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection. For a Plant Manager, the E-3 means you can start the filing process any time of year and receive a decision without waiting for a lottery outcome.
Can my E-3 be sponsored by a manufacturing plant that is a subsidiary of a foreign parent company?
Yes. The E-3 employer must be a U.S.-based legal entity that files the LCA with the DOL and employs you at a U.S. worksite. Foreign ownership of the parent company doesn't disqualify the sponsorship as long as the U.S. subsidiary is the petitioning employer and the role is based at a U.S. facility.