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Distribution Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Logistics companies with multi-site operations and supply chain complexity regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this role.
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
The position is responsible for functional oversight of operations of an electric utility in a geographic territory, region, location or cross-functional unit, which has a major impact on corporate, business unit, or organizational objectives. Establishes and implements business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of company strategic goals. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources including adherence to department budgets. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing both bargaining unit and management level employees. Implements and supports company programs and policies. Develops innovative leadership techniques that will improve the safety of each employee group and the quality of work each employee group performs in an effort to improve efficiencies.
Responsibilities
- Plan and manage the work of the functional group. Lead projects and initiatives.
- Lead the functional team; direct day-to-day activities, and provide guidance and recommendations.
- Establish and implement business objectives and plans in support of the company’s strategic goals. Develop and execute policy, direct and monitor resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
- Deliver a consistent and focused operations and maintenance plan with responsibility for all work performed on the transmission and distribution facilities. Participate in activities related to the planning, design, building, maintenance, switching and control of the electrical distribution and transmission systems.
- Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practice operations and maintenance.
- Liaise with other business areas on the development of working relationships and agreements. The business areas include Distribution and Transmission System Investment and Asset Management, Finance, Construction and Support Services, Dispatch, Safety, Procurement, Customer Service, Logistics and Transport.
- Encourage and implement processes to ensure design and construction as well as maintenance standardization.
- Provide support for compliance audit activities. Perform inspections and field audits on the transmission and distribution maintenance and/or capital work performed.
- Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance.
- Guide and direct team members and communicate project objectives, parameters, status and outcomes. Implement and deliver more efficient ways to complete work.
- Create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
- Analyze market and competition and understand organization’s strengths and weaknesses to identify external threats and opportunities.
- Adapt strategy to changing conditions by overcoming resistance and supporting those affected by change.
- Manage and allocate financial and employee resources. Usually responsible for establishment and adherence to department budget.
- Promote safety in the workplace through demonstrated leadership. Ensure that a zero accident workplace message is delivered in a convincing manner on a regular basis.
- Respond to after-hour emergencies relating to the electrical system with both Distribution & Transmission activities/workload.
- Provide input into team employee performance reviews. Flag performance and personnel issues for people manager resolution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management or other similar field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience in the electric utility or related industry.
- A minimum of seven years’ experience with operations and/or project management including financial oversight and personnel development.
- A minimum of three years of functional or direct people management experience with the proven ability to lead, motivate and influence employees.
- Leadership and teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and direct reports on policy and operational issues.
- Knowledge of the utility industry, applicable company policies, procedures, practices, and understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish optimum sequence of events, and identify required resources.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Travel may be required.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
- Demonstrated management, administrative, supervisory and leadership skills.
- Must be flexible and available in responding to after-hour emergencies under short notice on any given day, at any given time. This includes responding to emergencies outside of normal work shift.
- Proficiency with computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and mainframe applications.
- Must live within assigned work area as agreed upon by the hiring director in order to support daily and after hours operational issues.
- Ability to conduct business and work with employees while understanding that information acquired in this position is confidential and must be treated as such in all communications both internal and external.
Preferences
- A minimum of five years’ experience in distribution operations, maintenance and construction.
- Thorough knowledge of labor agreements, accident prevention manuals, code requirements, personnel procedures, budgeting and general company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of electrical system construction, operation, and maintenance practices.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
Additional Information
Req Id: 114706
Company Code: PacifiCorp #PM25
Primary Location: Albany, Oregon (100% Onsite)
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 – $185,350 annually
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20% of salary
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Distribution Manager
Document your supply chain credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to prove the role's requirements match your actual qualifications. Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like APICS CPIM or CSCP, and letters detailing your specific distribution management responsibilities before the process starts.
Target employers with multi-site distribution networks
Companies operating regional or national distribution centers file PERM more routinely because workforce planning is embedded in their HR operations. Third-party logistics providers, large retailers, and manufacturers with dedicated fulfillment infrastructure are your strongest targets.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Distribution Manager roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you spend time on companies already familiar with PERM rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Distribution Manager wages in your target metro before negotiating, so your offered salary won't delay PERM certification.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Distribution Manager roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate advanced credentials, ask your employer whether an EB-2 filing is supportable, since priority date backlogs differ significantly between the two categories.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once PERM is certified and an immigrant visa number is immediately available, USCIS allows you to file the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off your overall green card timeline. Confirm your employer's attorney is prepared for concurrent filing.
Green Card Distribution Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Distribution Manager positions most commonly qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 is available if the employer can document that the position genuinely requires an advanced degree and your credentials meet that bar. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category based on the actual job requirements, not just your personal qualifications.
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 with a hard cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 is even filed, so starting early matters.
What does the PERM process look like for a Distribution Manager position?
Your employer files the PERM application with the DOL after completing a mandatory recruitment period, typically sixty to ninety days, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The DOL reviews the application and, if approved, certifies the labor condition. PERM certification is then used to file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically takes six to eighteen months depending on DOL processing queues.
How do I find Distribution Manager employers who actively sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Distribution Manager roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, so you can focus your applications on companies already experienced with PERM rather than those who have never filed. Employers in third-party logistics, retail distribution, and manufacturing tend to sponsor at higher rates because they compete for specialized operations talent globally.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Distribution management roles share enough operational overlap with related supply chain and operations titles that portability often applies, but your immigration attorney should confirm the new role qualifies before you make the move.