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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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You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Excellerate Quality Control Electrician is responsible for delivery of quality control services including coordination and implementation of the Quality Control Plan, manufacturing Quality auditing, conducting on-site/job site coaching, and conducting training to enhance job site performance as a means to foster a culture of Quality that permeates our services throughout the organization.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 5+ years of electrical experience and/or quality experience
Travel: 0-10% based on company need
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts Quality inspections for layout conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems and feeders.
- Conducts Quality inspections of installation of manufactured products.
- Identify potential quality issues from review of construction documents (Drawings, Submittals, Specs, etc).
- Analyze startup/commissioning schedule.
- Analyze upcoming tasks and anticipates equipment installation standards, checklist procedures and training.
- Demonstrate the ability to complete an overall Quality inspection for projects of limited scope and size.
- Opportunity to lead small crews (2-5 electricians). Perform safety checks on job sites and maintains compliance with company safety policies, LOTO procedures, OSHA and customer-specific safety standards.
- Demonstrate excellent customer relations though utilization of effective problem-solving techniques.
- Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to job site quality and commissioning.
- Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to the commissioning foreman regarding on-site quality, commissioning, and startup procedures/schedule.
- Provides guidance to employees, project supervisors, and management on matters concerning on-site quality and commissioning.
- Conducts job site or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
- Performs Project Expectations Review (A review of Key Essential Planning Elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, Work Crew members as well as key Management leadership personnel and support functions (as example; Safety, Purchasing, Preconstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating, Productivity Group, Excellerate, ERM).
- Has the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhering to company values) and an adoption of professional standards.
- Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
- Develops relationships with leaders, direct reports, and/or others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
- Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
- Assists in data collection for Short Circuit Arc Flash Studies.
- Promotes 5S manufacturing when working through production quality improvements.
- Participates in process improvements and drives efficiencies into the quality process.
- Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Excellerate Quality Control Electrician is responsible for delivery of quality control services including coordination and implementation of the Quality Control Plan, manufacturing Quality auditing, conducting on-site/job site coaching, and conducting training to enhance job site performance as a means to foster a culture of Quality that permeates our services throughout the organization.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 5+ years of electrical experience and/or quality experience
Travel: 0-10% based on company need
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts Quality inspections for layout conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems and feeders.
- Conducts Quality inspections of installation of manufactured products.
- Identify potential quality issues from review of construction documents (Drawings, Submittals, Specs, etc).
- Analyze startup/commissioning schedule.
- Analyze upcoming tasks and anticipates equipment installation standards, checklist procedures and training.
- Demonstrate the ability to complete an overall Quality inspection for projects of limited scope and size.
- Opportunity to lead small crews (2-5 electricians). Perform safety checks on job sites and maintains compliance with company safety policies, LOTO procedures, OSHA and customer-specific safety standards.
- Demonstrate excellent customer relations though utilization of effective problem-solving techniques.
- Participates in various cross-functional teams internally and externally to continually develop and refine organizational processes related to job site quality and commissioning.
- Provides valid statistical information and applicable analyses to the commissioning foreman regarding on-site quality, commissioning, and startup procedures/schedule.
- Provides guidance to employees, project supervisors, and management on matters concerning on-site quality and commissioning.
- Conducts job site or on-site coaching and development of employees (related to audits and/or to assist with novel work or jobs in crisis).
- Performs Project Expectations Review (A review of Key Essential Planning Elements that support project success) with project leadership and provides feedback, recommended corrective actions to the Project Managers, Work Crew members as well as key Management leadership personnel and support functions (as example; Safety, Purchasing, Preconstruction Services, Engineering, Estimating, Productivity Group, Excellerate, ERM).
- Has the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates an acceptance of the company culture (adhering to company values) and an adoption of professional standards.
- Demonstrates approachability and ability to collaborate with others and effectively influence.
- Develops relationships with leaders, direct reports, and/or others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
- Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
- Assists in data collection for Short Circuit Arc Flash Studies.
- Promotes 5S manufacturing when working through production quality improvements.
- Participates in process improvements and drives efficiencies into the quality process.
- Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities
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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.