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Operations Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Roles requiring process optimization, systems integration, or continuous improvement in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial settings routinely clear PERM audits and advance to I-140 approval.
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2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
- Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
Date Posted:
2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
- Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Operations Engineer
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
Before applying, confirm your degree field maps to the job duties your employer will list on the PERM application. A mismatch between your transcript and the posted requirements is one of the most common reasons DOL audits stall or deny Operations Engineer cases.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Operations Engineer or similar titles in your region. Employers with recent filings already understand the process and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-application.
Search for sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on Operations Engineer postings at companies that have already cleared PERM for similar roles rather than guessing at employer willingness during interviews.
Request EB-2 classification when your role warrants it
If your Operations Engineer position requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise in areas like lean manufacturing or Six Sigma at a senior level, ask your employer to file under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 priority dates are often current for many nationalities, which shortens your wait for a green card significantly.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Get written confirmation in your offer letter that your employer will initiate PERM within a defined period after your start date. PERM recruitment advertising alone takes 60 to 90 days, and employers who delay the start push your entire green card timeline further out.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your job title and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for Operations Engineer in your metro area before negotiating your salary, so your offered compensation meets USCIS standards without renegotiation delays later.
Green Card Operations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Operations Engineer positions qualify under both categories depending on the employer's stated requirements. EB-3 applies when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or equivalent specialized expertise, such as graduate-level credentials in industrial engineering, systems engineering, or operations research. Your employer selects the category when drafting the PERM job description.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Operations Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM recruitment and DOL review alone can take six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, but the outcome is permanent rather than temporary authorization.
What does the PERM process require from an Operations Engineer candidate?
Your employer conducts DOL-mandated recruitment steps to document that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. You'll need to provide your degree transcripts, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and evidence that your qualifications match the job description exactly as posted. Any discrepancy between your credentials and the PERM-listed requirements can trigger an audit that adds months to the process.
How can I find Operations Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface jobs where employers have a documented history of green card sponsorship, so you can filter Operations Engineer postings by companies that have already cleared PERM for similar roles. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and raising the sponsorship question late in the interview process, when employer reluctance is harder to resolve.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM can be filed regardless of your current immigration status as long as your employer intends to employ you in the role permanently. Starting PERM while you're on H-1B is common and strategically useful because an approved I-140 petition locks in your priority date. If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status without waiting for your H-1B to expire. USCIS processes the I-140 independently of your current work authorization.