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Wastewater Operator jobs qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 petition. Municipal utilities and water districts sponsor foreign operators when domestic hiring falls short, offering a direct path to permanent residency.
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Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Job Category Assembly Jobs
Date posted 07/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Summary of Position:
Start-up, operate and control all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant, including related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Make logical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operation of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant operation according to present standards and/or operating conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take readings from wastewater transferred to PRASA and make necessary corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Clean units and report changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operate steam stripper and make changes according to lab results obtained and operation needs. Clean filter press, checks for damaged filter bags and unload salts into drums and dumpsters as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned place. Generate work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Act as lead operator when required by the supervisor.
- Must be organized and take notes of all work performed to maintain accurate records.
- Responsible for making decisions within the job function assigned.
- Calculate for polymer and flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA, as required. Handle and report spills, leaks and unpredictable situations, such as failures of equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment plant parameters as consistent as possible.
Qualifications
Language:
- Ability to read and understand English & Spanish
Regulations:
- Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations
Technical Qualification & Other Background:
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to interpret and convert units of measure, such as: temperature pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other
- Mathematical Reasoning: Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentage as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment
- Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios
- Knowledge of sampling techniques
- Preferably Waste Water Management License
Specific Required Competencies by Role:
- Individual Contributor Level I
- Timely Decision Making, Information Skills, Technical Learning
- Ability to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends
Education:
- Associate Degree in Science field
- Preferably Bachelor Degree in Science field
Job Experience:
No experience required
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Req # 204899
Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico
Job Category Assembly Jobs
Date posted 07/30/2026
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Summary of Position:
Start-up, operate and control all services required by production and supplies through the waste waters transferred to PRASA and the waste treatment plant, including related duties such as taking samples, conducting tests and completing required paperwork. Make logical and necessary decisions pertaining to the proper operation of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant operation according to present standards and/or operating conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take readings from wastewater transferred to PRASA and make necessary corrections on those parameters deviating from set points. Clean units and report changes on water characteristics for proper corrections. Add chemicals as required. Operate steam stripper and make changes according to lab results obtained and operation needs. Clean filter press, checks for damaged filter bags and unload salts into drums and dumpsters as required. Identify drums and place them in assigned place. Generate work orders to correct unsafe situations, defective equipment and leaking utilities service lines. Act as lead operator when required by the supervisor.
- Must be organized and take notes of all work performed to maintain accurate records.
- Responsible for making decisions within the job function assigned.
- Calculate for polymer and flocculent addition and note all tank transfers in log sheets including water to PRASA, as required. Handle and report spills, leaks and unpredictable situations, such as failures of equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining the wastewater treatment plant parameters as consistent as possible.
Qualifications
Language:
- Ability to read and understand English & Spanish
Regulations:
- Comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA & EHSS regulations
Technical Qualification & Other Background:
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to interpret and convert units of measure, such as: temperature pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, volume or other
- Mathematical Reasoning: Add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentage as well as able to use a calculator or other associated electronic equipment
- Ability to follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communications by telephone, fax or shortwave radios
- Knowledge of sampling techniques
- Preferably Waste Water Management License
Specific Required Competencies by Role:
- Individual Contributor Level I
- Timely Decision Making, Information Skills, Technical Learning
- Ability to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends
Education:
- Associate Degree in Science field
- Preferably Bachelor Degree in Science field
Job Experience:
No experience required
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Wastewater Operator
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
PERM requires proof your foreign training meets U.S. licensing equivalency. Have your wastewater treatment certificates and technical diplomas evaluated by a NACES-member credential service before you target employers, so nothing stalls the labor certification filing.
Target municipal utilities with chronic staffing gaps
Public water and wastewater authorities in rural regions and mid-size cities frequently struggle to fill operator positions domestically. These agencies are legally permitted to sponsor foreign workers once they complete the PERM recruitment requirements and document their hiring efforts.
Understand your state licensing requirements upfront
Most states require a Class I, II, III, or IV operator license tied to plant size. Confirm which license your target employer needs before the PERM job description is drafted, since the advertised requirements directly shape your green card eligibility documentation.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by wastewater operator roles and EB-3 sponsorship history to find utilities and treatment facilities with active green card filings. This surfaces employers already familiar with the PERM process, cutting the time spent educating reluctant hiring managers.
Clarify who files the PERM before accepting an offer
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL on your behalf. Confirm during negotiations that their legal team or an immigration attorney will manage the labor certification, since processing through the PERM system typically runs six months or longer before the I-140 stage.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Review the OFLC Wage Search for your county and skill level so you can confirm any job offer meets the minimum before PERM is filed and wage underpayment becomes a compliance issue.
Green Card Wastewater Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wastewater Operator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Wastewater Operator positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires vocational training and state licensure rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 may apply if the employer defines the position as requiring a bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering and the candidate holds one. The specific job description filed with PERM determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work visa. Wastewater Operator roles are generally classified as skilled trades, which makes them ineligible for H-1B visa, a visa reserved for specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. EB-3 has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs may extend wait times for applicants from high-demand countries.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for Wastewater Operators?
Expect the full process to take two to four years in typical cases. DOL PERM labor certification currently runs six to twelve months. After approval, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds several more months. Applicants from most countries can then file for adjustment of status relatively quickly, though nationals from China, India, and certain other countries face longer priority date backlogs.
Where can I find Wastewater Operator jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Wastewater Operator positions where employers have a documented history of EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the hiring process that an employer has never sponsored a foreign worker or is unwilling to navigate PERM requirements.
What documentation do I need to support my PERM application as a foreign operator?
You'll need proof of foreign educational credentials and any operator certifications, ideally evaluated by a recognized credential assessment service to show equivalency to U.S. standards. Your employer's immigration attorney will also document your work experience in detail to satisfy DOL's PERM requirements. State-specific operator licenses, if you already hold one, strengthen the application significantly.