E-3 Visa Production Lead Jobs
Production Lead roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian professionals managing manufacturing or production teams.
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In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.
The Environment Health & Safety team at Apple is growing and we are looking for an upbeat, dedicated and flexible professional to join a team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our partners in their mission to develop amazing products.
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated EHS Content & Events Production Lead to provide dedicated EHS oversight for Apple's expanding storytelling - including World-Wide Events, Conference and Events Services, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams - driving in-person engagement with producing Business Unit (BU) leaders. You are a self-starter who works independently, anticipates the needs of the team, seeks out improvement opportunities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the culture, business practices, needs, and workflow across music, television/streaming, sports, and experiential event production. The role reports to the Manager, Content and Events Production EHS.
DESCRIPTION
As an EHS Content & Events Production Lead, you will manage the environmental, health, and safety programs for events and content productions across Apple's Services division, anticipating and mitigating risk from concept through load-out. You will work closely with Business Unit leaders and producers across Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams to embed safety into every phase of production and to drive a strong, proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
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Implement and manage corporate EHS compliance programs - including Construction Safety, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hot Work, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Hazardous Materials & Waste Management, and fire/life safety systems - to meet or exceed regulatory requirements, and perform regular inspections and audits.
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Evaluate productions and events for safety and environmental risk across all phases - from concepts, scripts, pitches, plan of records and run-of-show plans through planning, execution, and on-site sets, stages, and locations - and recommend and assist with corrective actions.
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Provide dedicated onsite compliance oversight for load-in, execution, and load-out of Apple TV, Music Live events, MARCOM and other high-touch activations and production.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Facilities, Security, Risk Management) and Business Unit leaders across Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams.
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Respond to and investigate production emergencies, incidents, accidents, injuries, and illnesses, and support Occupational Health in managing Workers' Compensation cases.
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Prepare and submit OSHA, EPA, and local compliance reports and permits, and manage EHS consulting services and Production Safety Representatives.
-
Drive value by improving safety culture through increased training and awareness, facility improvements, and injury reduction, and coordinate employee EHS training across supported Business Units.
-
Develop and distribute production/event safety guidelines, and lead and mentor other production safety professionals in skills development and effectiveness - sustaining a consistent cadence of support for the drumbeat of Apple TV premieres, junkets, Awards, and Festivals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum 5-7+ years' experience in fire/life safety, safety and environmental affairs management
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7+ years of experience in production, EHS, or a combination in related fields
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
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Good understanding of music, television/streaming, sports, and large-scale experiential event production processes, including organizational structure, terminology, equipment, and construction methods
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Knowledge of applicable Federal, regional, and local fire/life safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations (Fire Codes, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, etc.) and experience acquiring associated permits
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Certifications / Special Training: ASSP Certificated Safety Professional; Certified Asbestos Building Inspector; OSHA 40-hr Certified - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response; OSHA Certified Fall Protection Competent Person
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's Degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, science, or relevant field
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ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
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Experience supporting music events/concerts, television premieres, awards shows, festivals, sports events, or large-scale experiential activations
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Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel including client BU leaders
-
Team player able to supervise several projects in a fast-paced environment
-
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and respond accordingly, including after hours for urgent matters
-
Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
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Proficiency in Mail, Calendar, Numbers, Keynote, Box, Airtable, and other collaboration tools.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 and $211,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
In Places, we don’t sit back and let things happen, we make things happen, and we do this in service to all Apple employees and customers. Our team is a diverse and nimble group that manages Apple’s retail stores, workplaces, and workplace services. We develop and manage Apple’s global real estate portfolio, lead all related capital construction projects, provide outstanding facilities and site services, develop and lead sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of all Apple facilities, including commute and renewable energy programs, and do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of all Apple personnel, facilities, and customers in our facilities around the world.
The Environment Health & Safety team at Apple is growing and we are looking for an upbeat, dedicated and flexible professional to join a team committed to protecting the environment, health, and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate, while supporting our partners in their mission to develop amazing products.
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated EHS Content & Events Production Lead to provide dedicated EHS oversight for Apple's expanding storytelling - including World-Wide Events, Conference and Events Services, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams - driving in-person engagement with producing Business Unit (BU) leaders. You are a self-starter who works independently, anticipates the needs of the team, seeks out improvement opportunities, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of the culture, business practices, needs, and workflow across music, television/streaming, sports, and experiential event production. The role reports to the Manager, Content and Events Production EHS.
DESCRIPTION
As an EHS Content & Events Production Lead, you will manage the environmental, health, and safety programs for events and content productions across Apple's Services division, anticipating and mitigating risk from concept through load-out. You will work closely with Business Unit leaders and producers across Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams to embed safety into every phase of production and to drive a strong, proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
-
Implement and manage corporate EHS compliance programs - including Construction Safety, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication, Hot Work, Lockout Tagout, Fall Protection, Hazardous Materials & Waste Management, and fire/life safety systems - to meet or exceed regulatory requirements, and perform regular inspections and audits.
-
Evaluate productions and events for safety and environmental risk across all phases - from concepts, scripts, pitches, plan of records and run-of-show plans through planning, execution, and on-site sets, stages, and locations - and recommend and assist with corrective actions.
-
Provide dedicated onsite compliance oversight for load-in, execution, and load-out of Apple TV, Music Live events, MARCOM and other high-touch activations and production.
-
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Facilities, Security, Risk Management) and Business Unit leaders across Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Sports, PR, Marketing, and Experiential teams.
-
Respond to and investigate production emergencies, incidents, accidents, injuries, and illnesses, and support Occupational Health in managing Workers' Compensation cases.
-
Prepare and submit OSHA, EPA, and local compliance reports and permits, and manage EHS consulting services and Production Safety Representatives.
-
Drive value by improving safety culture through increased training and awareness, facility improvements, and injury reduction, and coordinate employee EHS training across supported Business Units.
-
Develop and distribute production/event safety guidelines, and lead and mentor other production safety professionals in skills development and effectiveness - sustaining a consistent cadence of support for the drumbeat of Apple TV premieres, junkets, Awards, and Festivals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Minimum 5-7+ years' experience in fire/life safety, safety and environmental affairs management
-
7+ years of experience in production, EHS, or a combination in related fields
-
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
-
Good understanding of music, television/streaming, sports, and large-scale experiential event production processes, including organizational structure, terminology, equipment, and construction methods
-
Knowledge of applicable Federal, regional, and local fire/life safety, health & safety, and environmental regulations (Fire Codes, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, etc.) and experience acquiring associated permits
-
Certifications / Special Training: ASSP Certificated Safety Professional; Certified Asbestos Building Inspector; OSHA 40-hr Certified - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response; OSHA Certified Fall Protection Competent Person
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's Degree in safety management, industrial hygiene, science, or relevant field
-
ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
-
Experience supporting music events/concerts, television premieres, awards shows, festivals, sports events, or large-scale experiential activations
-
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of personnel including client BU leaders
-
Team player able to supervise several projects in a fast-paced environment
-
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and respond accordingly, including after hours for urgent matters
-
Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
-
Proficiency in Mail, Calendar, Numbers, Keynote, Box, Airtable, and other collaboration tools.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $140,700 and $211,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Production Lead
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
Production Lead roles must meet the DOL's specialty occupation standard, meaning your degree field needs to align directly with the position. An engineering or operations management degree carries more weight than a general business qualification when the employer files the LCA.
Target manufacturers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Certification Data Center to find employers who have filed LCAs for production and operations roles. Companies already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall over paperwork concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Some employers assume Production Lead roles don't qualify because they involve floor-level supervision. Come to interviews prepared to explain how your degree applies to process optimization, quality systems, or lean manufacturing, which grounds the role in specialty occupation territory.
Get your Australian credentials assessed before applying
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but having a formal equivalency statement from a credential evaluation service speeds up the LCA process and reduces back-and-forth with the employer's HR team.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle the LCA submission, visa application, and consulate preparation. This is the stage where self-managed applications most often stall, especially for production roles where specialty occupation justification needs clear documentation.
Negotiate the E-3 prevailing wage requirement upfront
The DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for the role and location before the LCA can be certified. Confirm with your employer that the offer meets this threshold before signing anything, so the filing isn't rejected after the process has started.
E-3 Visa Production Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Production Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Production Lead roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up applying broadly and hitting dead ends. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is already on the table, saving you from chasing employers who don't know what an E-3 is.
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 Production Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is structured. A Production Lead that requires applying engineering principles, quality management systems, or lean manufacturing methodology, and for which the employer normally requires a relevant bachelor's degree, can qualify. Roles that are primarily supervisory without a degree requirement are harder to support. The key is documenting that a specific field of study is a baseline requirement, not just a preference.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Production Lead roles?
The E-3 is a significantly better path for Australian nationals in this field. There's no annual lottery, no random selection process, and the 10,500 annual allocation has never been fully used. The H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot before any petition can be filed, which means qualified candidates are routinely shut out for a full year. With the E-3, if the role qualifies and the LCA clears, you can proceed directly to your consulate appointment.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Production Lead?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and visa for each employer change. The E-3 is employer-specific, so your current status doesn't transfer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with the DOL, and once it's certified, you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp, which typically means a consulate appointment in Australia or at a third-country post. You can work for the new employer once the new visa is issued.