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Operating Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residence rather than a temporary work status.
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The Boiler Engineer at our Southdale Hospital location shall have the responsibility for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the high-pressure boiler plant, chillers, cooling towers, generators, water treatment and fuel holding tanks, etc.
This is a rotating shift. Current rotation is first shift Friday-Wednesday (6 on), (2 off), second shift Saturday-Friday (7 on), (4 off), third shift Wednesday-Tuesday (7 on), (2 off).
Responsibilities
The boiler operator will operate and maintain all equipment in the Power Plant, such as chillers, cooling towers, generators, water treatment, holding tanks, etc. in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, OSHA, State and Federal guidelines. Readings will be documented on appropriate log sheets provided by the department.
- The boiler engineer will consult with and advise the manager regarding problems with operation of the power plant and report all repairs and maintenance that require assistance from the manager or outside services.
- The boiler engineer will request ordering of machine parts and boiler consumables in a timely basis to maintain the power plant in safe operating condition.
- The boiler engineer shall be responsible each shift for tracking utility usage and other measurements on daily logs.
- It is the boiler engineer’s responsibility to daily maintain the boiler plant in a neat and clean environment with the assistance of the shift boiler engineers, and report back to manager/supervisor on satisfactory or unsatisfactory progress when necessary.
- In the case of other non-scheduled absence of an operating engineer the boiler engineer may fill in where possible under the absence/overtime guidelines for shift boiler engineers of the Local 70 contract.
- The boiler engineer shall be responsible for completing hospital mandatory education and department training and obtain state and local licenses/permits as assigned by the manager/supervisor.
- The boiler engineer will perform all related duties as assigned according to the departments established guidelines and timeframes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience as a boiler engineer
- Class 1-B Boiler
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited trade school with Boiler and HVAC experience or military background in high pressure steam
- 5 years experience working as boiler engineer
- Experience with Excel, Word, Honeywell EBI Controls and Webs Control by Niagara
COMPENSATION
- $41.52 - $41.52 Hourly
INTRODUCTION
The Boiler Engineer at our Southdale Hospital location shall have the responsibility for ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of the high-pressure boiler plant, chillers, cooling towers, generators, water treatment and fuel holding tanks, etc.
This is a rotating shift. Current rotation is first shift Friday-Wednesday (6 on), (2 off), second shift Saturday-Friday (7 on), (4 off), third shift Wednesday-Tuesday (7 on), (2 off).
Responsibilities
The boiler operator will operate and maintain all equipment in the Power Plant, such as chillers, cooling towers, generators, water treatment, holding tanks, etc. in accordance with manufacturer guidelines, OSHA, State and Federal guidelines. Readings will be documented on appropriate log sheets provided by the department.
- The boiler engineer will consult with and advise the manager regarding problems with operation of the power plant and report all repairs and maintenance that require assistance from the manager or outside services.
- The boiler engineer will request ordering of machine parts and boiler consumables in a timely basis to maintain the power plant in safe operating condition.
- The boiler engineer shall be responsible each shift for tracking utility usage and other measurements on daily logs.
- It is the boiler engineer’s responsibility to daily maintain the boiler plant in a neat and clean environment with the assistance of the shift boiler engineers, and report back to manager/supervisor on satisfactory or unsatisfactory progress when necessary.
- In the case of other non-scheduled absence of an operating engineer the boiler engineer may fill in where possible under the absence/overtime guidelines for shift boiler engineers of the Local 70 contract.
- The boiler engineer shall be responsible for completing hospital mandatory education and department training and obtain state and local licenses/permits as assigned by the manager/supervisor.
- The boiler engineer will perform all related duties as assigned according to the departments established guidelines and timeframes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience as a boiler engineer
- Class 1-B Boiler
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited trade school with Boiler and HVAC experience or military background in high pressure steam
- 5 years experience working as boiler engineer
- Experience with Excel, Word, Honeywell EBI Controls and Webs Control by Niagara
COMPENSATION
- $41.52 - $41.52 Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operating Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive Operating Engineer experience, you qualify for EB-2 without a master's. EB-3 skilled worker applies if you have at least two years of documented field experience, so get your work history verified and translated before approaching employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to verify prevailing wages
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 47-2073 before negotiations so you understand the wage floor your sponsor is legally obligated to meet.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card sponsorship history for Operating Engineer roles. Targeting companies with an active PERM filing track record cuts the risk of pursuing employers who lack the HR infrastructure to complete the multi-step sponsorship process.
Prioritize union contractors with direct-hire models
Many Operating Engineers work through labor agreements where the union hall dispatches workers to multiple contractors. For PERM purposes, you need a direct-hire employer of record, so target general contractors and industrial facilities that employ Operating Engineers on their own payroll, not through dispatch arrangements.
Get your O*NET occupation profile documented early
PERM recruitment must demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for your specific duties. Pull the O*NET profile for your role and work with your employer to align the job description to the actual duties you perform, reducing the risk of a DOL audit or denial on specificity grounds.
Understand priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date determines when USCIS can approve your adjustment of status, and backlogs can run years. Confirm the employer is willing to maintain the I-140 and support you through the full wait before you commit to the sponsorship arrangement.
Green Card Operating Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for Operating Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa requiring an LCA and a lottery; green card sponsorship is permanent residence requiring PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor. For Operating Engineers, green card sponsorship through EB-3 or EB-2 means your employer is committing to a permanent hire, which involves a recruitment test, a prevailing wage determination, and an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can adjust status.
Does PERM labor certification apply to Operating Engineer roles?
Yes. Most EB-2 and EB-3 Operating Engineer sponsorships require the employer to file a PERM application with DOL proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available. The employer must conduct specific recruitment steps, document the results, and obtain a certified prevailing wage before USCIS will accept the I-140 petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Operating Engineers?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history for skilled trades and construction roles, so you can identify companies that have completed the PERM process before. Focusing your outreach on employers with an established sponsorship track record significantly improves your chances of reaching an offer that includes a credible path to permanent residence.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is filed?
AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. If you change jobs before that threshold, your sponsorship may be abandoned and you'd need a new employer to restart the PERM process.
Does my nationality affect how long green card sponsorship takes for Operating Engineers?
Yes. Nationals of India and China face significant priority-date backlogs because employment-based green card numbers are subject to per-country limits. Even after PERM certification and I-140 approval, nationals from high-demand countries may wait years before USCIS can approve their adjustment of status. Nationals from most other countries typically see much shorter waits, though no employment-based green card category is entirely backlog-free.