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Control Electrician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and many positions with advanced automation or PLC programming responsibilities can support EB-2 classification. Employers use the PERM labor certification process to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on the path to permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary work visa.
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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
This job ensures efficient operation of all electrical systems and electrical/electronic components on site. The individual in this job will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the electrical systems, electronic equipment and instrumentation throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and specialized potato-processing equipment such as conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
- Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Shall have proven and demonstrated history of responsible and safe electrical work and possess a strong knowledge of NEC safety standards and other associated standards and codes.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
- Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees, (General Maintenance, Pump Mechanics and Electronics) to diagnose malfunction.
- Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices as appropriate or necessary.
- Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
- Reads blueprints and all types of electrical schematics.
- Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors as necessary or required.
- Operates equipment to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs. Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years related experience and/or training
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Oregon or a State with reciprocity such as, Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming.
OTHER INFORMATION
Schedule: Days (6am - 6pm) "Pitman Shift" Schedule
Pay: $48.77/hr
Other: Overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each day. Nightshift will receive an added differential pay on top of base rate.
Job Requisition ID: 27414
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Plant - Ontario
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
INTRODUCTION
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
This job ensures efficient operation of all electrical systems and electrical/electronic components on site. The individual in this job will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the electrical systems, electronic equipment and instrumentation throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and specialized potato-processing equipment such as conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
- Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Shall have proven and demonstrated history of responsible and safe electrical work and possess a strong knowledge of NEC safety standards and other associated standards and codes.
- Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
- Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees, (General Maintenance, Pump Mechanics and Electronics) to diagnose malfunction.
- Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices as appropriate or necessary.
- Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
- Reads blueprints and all types of electrical schematics.
- Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors as necessary or required.
- Operates equipment to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs. Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
TYPICAL EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
3+ years related experience and/or training
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Journeyman Electrician License from the State of Oregon or a State with reciprocity such as, Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming.
OTHER INFORMATION
Schedule: Days (6am - 6pm) "Pitman Shift" Schedule
Pay: $48.77/hr
Other: Overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each day. Nightshift will receive an added differential pay on top of base rate.
Job Requisition ID: 27414
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Plant - Ontario
Country: United States
The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Control Electrician
Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalency
Foreign trade certificates and apprenticeship records need to map to U.S. licensing standards before PERM recruitment begins. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization so your journeyman or master electrician documentation is ready when your employer files.
Identify employers who already file PERM
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for Control Electrician PERM applications filed under SOC code 49-2093. Employers with prior PERM history for this role have already built the internal process, which removes one of the biggest sponsorship barriers you'll face.
Find green-card-sponsoring jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Control Electrician openings by green card sponsorship history. Seeing which employers have active PERM filings lets you prioritize applications toward companies already committed to the EB-2 or EB-3 process.
Align your job duties to the PERM job description
USCIS scrutinizes whether your actual daily tasks match the certified PERM job description. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to ensure PLC programming, panel building, or industrial control responsibilities are documented precisely before the I-140 is filed.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your role and location through the OFLC Wage Search tool, and your offered salary must meet or exceed it. Checking the wage level before your offer letter is signed prevents PERM denial on wage grounds and avoids renegotiation delays.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Employers sponsoring workers through PERM are not automatically enrolled in E-Verify, but many worksites with federal contracts require it. Confirming enrollment status before you accept an offer protects your onboarding timeline if your work authorization requires E-Verify verification.
Green Card Control Electrician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Control Electrician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Control Electrician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a recognized apprenticeship or vocational training rather than a bachelor's degree. Roles with substantial PLC engineering, systems integration, or automation design responsibilities can qualify for EB-2 if the employer documents an advanced-degree requirement. The classification depends on how the PERM job description is written and what the employer can substantiate in recruitment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, and Control Electrician roles often don't meet the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B approval. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 skilled worker level for many nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable visa, and doesn't require the role to meet specialty occupation criteria. The tradeoff is a longer process, often two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval for most countries.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Control Electrician employer?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, placing job ads and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position. The recruitment window typically spans 30 to 180 days before filing. If DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. Any discrepancy between the advertised job duties and your actual role can trigger an audit, so the job description accuracy matters throughout.
How can I find Control Electrician jobs where employers are open to green card sponsorship?
Many employers won't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings because of PERM's recruitment documentation requirements. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for skilled trades roles, letting you identify companies that have already sponsored workers in similar positions. Targeting employers with prior PERM filings for Control Electrician or closely related SOC codes gives you a stronger starting point than cold applications to unknown sponsors.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For a Control Electrician, this typically means staying within electrical installation, industrial controls, or closely related skilled trades work. USCIS evaluates portability claims on a case-by-case basis, so documenting the similarity of the new role is important.