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Reliability Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals. Employers file on your behalf, covering LCA certification, PERM audits, and I-140 petition filing. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the critical first step.
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We are currently seeking a West Region Reliability Engineer that will be based out of one of our West Region offices (options include: Garfield, UT; Wilmington, CA; Phoenix, AZ). This position will report to the LGUS Reliability Director. The reliability engineer works with the national LGUS Reliability team and other corporate/regional/plant personnel to achieve strategic reliability goals.
The overall objective of the West Region Reliability Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk and benefits.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with reliability and operations to identify and resolve long term asset concerns (bad actors and reliability threats)
- Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.
- Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to eliminate re-occurrence.
- Assist in engineering, design, specification and execution of projects to ensure optimal reliability and operability.
- Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Develop and assist with Reliability Assessments of facilities and/or equipment.
- Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability.
- Assist with setting up new facilities and reliability programs.
- Lead identified reliability programs and initiatives.
- Assist with critical spare identification and BOM creations for critical assets.
This position requires a combination of office work and field work, with a strong sense of urgency and integrity. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is occasionally required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in maintenance and engineering of mechanical equipment in process industries such as Compressors, Heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, piping systems, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
- Experience in understanding and interpreting P&ID and machinery drawings.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
- Experience in engineering, specification and design of mechanical systems, assets, and projects.
- Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
- Experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
- Experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
- Understanding of machinery installation, commissioning and process optimization in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- CMRP or CRE status.
- Experience in CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques.
- Knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, FMEA, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization.
About Linde:
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Culture:
At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
ID: 25000041
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineering: 5 years (Required)
- Chemical Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a West Region Reliability Engineer that will be based out of one of our West Region offices (options include: Garfield, UT; Wilmington, CA; Phoenix, AZ). This position will report to the LGUS Reliability Director. The reliability engineer works with the national LGUS Reliability team and other corporate/regional/plant personnel to achieve strategic reliability goals.
The overall objective of the West Region Reliability Engineer is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities at the lowest life cycle cost. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations based on collection and analysis of data and information and analysis of cost, risk and benefits.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with reliability and operations to identify and resolve long term asset concerns (bad actors and reliability threats)
- Analyze data and information from multiple sources to identify, recommend and justify life-cycle cost and reliability improvement activities.
- Own and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for major failures to eliminate re-occurrence.
- Assist in engineering, design, specification and execution of projects to ensure optimal reliability and operability.
- Review and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Develop and assist with Reliability Assessments of facilities and/or equipment.
- Utilize Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of Reliability.
- Assist with setting up new facilities and reliability programs.
- Lead identified reliability programs and initiatives.
- Assist with critical spare identification and BOM creations for critical assets.
This position requires a combination of office work and field work, with a strong sense of urgency and integrity. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is occasionally required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Experience in maintenance and engineering of mechanical equipment in process industries such as Compressors, Heat exchangers, pumps, chillers, cooling towers, piping systems, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.
- Experience in understanding and interpreting P&ID and machinery drawings.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
- Experience in engineering, specification and design of mechanical systems, assets, and projects.
- Excellent communication, team interaction and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on cross functional teams.
- Experience as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
- Experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
- Understanding of machinery installation, commissioning and process optimization in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- CMRP or CRE status.
- Experience in CMMS systems such as Infor EAM.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and techniques.
- Knowledge of reliability methodologies and strategies such as RCM, TPM, FMEA, Spare Parts Management, Planning & Scheduling and CMMS optimization.
About Linde:
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.
Culture:
At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
ID: 25000041
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance & Reliability Engineering: 5 years (Required)
- Chemical Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Reliability Engineer
Document your engineering credentials strategically
Gather degree transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and reliability-specific certifications before applying. USCIS scrutinizes whether your credentials match the EB-2 or EB-3 category, so a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency strengthens petitions for foreign-earned degrees.
Target industries with high PERM filing rates
Manufacturing, aerospace, energy, and semiconductor companies file the most PERM applications for Reliability Engineers. Filtering your search by industry rather than job title alone surfaces employers already familiar with the sponsorship process and less likely to withdraw offers mid-filing.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have sponsored Reliability Engineers through PERM before. Past filing history signals an employer has the legal infrastructure and willingness to sponsor again, cutting down your timeline to an offer that includes sponsorship.
Clarify sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer will initiate PERM immediately or after a qualifying period. Some companies require six to twelve months of employment before filing. Knowing this upfront helps you plan your current visa status, especially if you're on OPT or an H-1B with limited runway.
Verify the job description aligns with PERM requirements
The DOL requires that PERM job duties reflect what the role genuinely requires, not an inflated description. For Reliability Engineers, duties tied to O*NET occupation codes and degree-specific requirements should match your actual background to avoid audit delays.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country of birth
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face significant priority date backlogs. Confirming your EB-2 or EB-3 category and checking the monthly Visa Bulletin helps you set realistic timelines from PERM certification to green card issuance.
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Do Reliability Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Reliability Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the role's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the job requires a master's degree or equivalent, or when the candidate has an advanced degree plus substantial specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Your employer's PERM filing specifies which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, capping your authorization at six years in most cases. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. The PERM process is longer, typically 18 to 36 months from labor certification to I-485 approval, but it permanently resolves your authorization and is not subject to lottery selection at the EB-3 level for most nationalities.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Reliability Engineers?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This requires a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings and candidate review, before DOL submission. For Reliability Engineer roles, the job duties and minimum requirements on the PERM must match what the position genuinely demands. After certification, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who will sponsor a green card for a Reliability Engineer position?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Reliability Engineer jobs at companies with documented green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't surface this information, which means you can spend months pursuing employers who have never filed a PERM application. Filtering by sponsorship history early saves significant time and reduces the risk of an offer that falls apart at the immigration stage.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before your I-140 is approved generally means starting the PERM process over with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to move to a similar Reliability Engineer role at a new employer without losing your place in the queue. Confirm your situation with a qualified immigration professional before making any moves.
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