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Boiler Operator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the employer documents that the position requires specialized technical knowledge and a relevant degree or equivalent. Industrial facilities, utilities, and institutional employers regularly file LCAs for these roles. Prevailing wage compliance under DOL rules applies at the Level I through Level IV scale for your work location.
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As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs on our customers steam power boilers and associated equipment. It’s a role that will see you going out on the road to visit customers on site, resolving any issues and providing the exceptional service that will ensure we achieve optimal customer satisfaction. It’s vital work – your expertise will be invaluable when it comes to making sure our customer’s power plants perform to their best capability.
In this role your focus will be on steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and environmental control systems. You will service our clients primarily in the US and Canada.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Field service assignments involve adapting to varying conditions at customer facilities while operating within estimated resources and ensuring quality.
- Decisive actions involving complex technical matters to eliminate or minimize adverse impact, ensure quality and operate within budget.
- Strong communication skills, keeping management and other employees involved with work activities.
- Ability to work in a team, receiving and incorporating feedback from a variety of sources into customer support and reporting.
- Ability to adjust to revised priorities and unforeseen problems at customer facilities while meeting tight schedules.
- Involves considerable travel and/or temporarily residing at customer sites. Expected to be on call and available.
- Attention to detail is critical as errors typically result in significant loss of time and rework, inefficient use of resources, and adversely affect customer relations.
- Work independently to provide advice and guidance on the commissioning, operation, maintenance, efficiency, and reliability of fossil fired steam generator equipment and systems.
- Time management skills are necessary to prioritize multiple tasks and balance administrative requirements with customer support.
- Must have strong technical writing skills with the ability to describe complex issues concisely, developing recommendations for customers based on findings and guidance from company resources.
- Resilience to work in a demanding role with extensive travel and an uncertain schedule.
- Self-Starter, motivated and willing to take on challenging assignments in industrial environments possibly in remote areas or international locations.
- Act as the Company's representative in resolving and reporting on complex technical and logistics problems while maintaining good customer relations and protecting the interest of GE Steam Power, Inc.
- Possesses a skill set and ability to interface with customers that establishes value and results in billable time meeting financial metrics.
- Learn and demonstrate a technical competency in maintenance and operations of equipment including boilers, pulverizers, and auxiliary components.
- Activities include conducting and managing inspections, performance testing, projects, and writing detailed reports; maintenance and operations consultation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide and carry out the engineering site assignment as given by the Area Service Manager.
- Ensures Technical Services team meets customers’ expectations and maintains positive reputation as a reliable industry resource.
- Develop new Service Engineer technical capabilities, maintaining Technical Services expertise and competencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Associate's Degree in Power Plant Technology or related field experience up to 5 years maintaining and servicing steam generating equipment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.
- Ability to travel 75-80% - Requires travel (air & ground) with short notice.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hands-on, mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work with people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing & pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, grasping, repetitive motion, confined spaces (able to fit through a hole 18” in diameter), close visual acuity, the ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather elements and handle high volumes of noise, ability to wear a respirator.
COMPENSATION
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $78,800-$131,200 USD Annually.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive (AIP) bonus of 10%.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least March 30, 2026.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: No
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: January 02, 2027
INTRODUCTION
As a Field Service Engineer, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, installations, troubleshooting, and repairs on our customers steam power boilers and associated equipment. It’s a role that will see you going out on the road to visit customers on site, resolving any issues and providing the exceptional service that will ensure we achieve optimal customer satisfaction. It’s vital work – your expertise will be invaluable when it comes to making sure our customer’s power plants perform to their best capability.
In this role your focus will be on steam boilers and auxiliary equipment and environmental control systems. You will service our clients primarily in the US and Canada.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Field service assignments involve adapting to varying conditions at customer facilities while operating within estimated resources and ensuring quality.
- Decisive actions involving complex technical matters to eliminate or minimize adverse impact, ensure quality and operate within budget.
- Strong communication skills, keeping management and other employees involved with work activities.
- Ability to work in a team, receiving and incorporating feedback from a variety of sources into customer support and reporting.
- Ability to adjust to revised priorities and unforeseen problems at customer facilities while meeting tight schedules.
- Involves considerable travel and/or temporarily residing at customer sites. Expected to be on call and available.
- Attention to detail is critical as errors typically result in significant loss of time and rework, inefficient use of resources, and adversely affect customer relations.
- Work independently to provide advice and guidance on the commissioning, operation, maintenance, efficiency, and reliability of fossil fired steam generator equipment and systems.
- Time management skills are necessary to prioritize multiple tasks and balance administrative requirements with customer support.
- Must have strong technical writing skills with the ability to describe complex issues concisely, developing recommendations for customers based on findings and guidance from company resources.
- Resilience to work in a demanding role with extensive travel and an uncertain schedule.
- Self-Starter, motivated and willing to take on challenging assignments in industrial environments possibly in remote areas or international locations.
- Act as the Company's representative in resolving and reporting on complex technical and logistics problems while maintaining good customer relations and protecting the interest of GE Steam Power, Inc.
- Possesses a skill set and ability to interface with customers that establishes value and results in billable time meeting financial metrics.
- Learn and demonstrate a technical competency in maintenance and operations of equipment including boilers, pulverizers, and auxiliary components.
- Activities include conducting and managing inspections, performance testing, projects, and writing detailed reports; maintenance and operations consultation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Provide and carry out the engineering site assignment as given by the Area Service Manager.
- Ensures Technical Services team meets customers’ expectations and maintains positive reputation as a reliable industry resource.
- Develop new Service Engineer technical capabilities, maintaining Technical Services expertise and competencies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Associate's Degree in Power Plant Technology or related field experience up to 5 years maintaining and servicing steam generating equipment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be authorized to live and work in the U.S.
- Ability to travel 75-80% - Requires travel (air & ground) with short notice.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hands-on, mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work with people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
- Climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing & pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs, grasping, repetitive motion, confined spaces (able to fit through a hole 18” in diameter), close visual acuity, the ability to work both inside and outside in varying weather elements and handle high volumes of noise, ability to wear a respirator.
COMPENSATION
For U.S. based candidates only, for purposes of complying with U.S. pay transparency requirements, the base pay range for this position is $78,800-$131,200 USD Annually.
The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an Annual Incentive (AIP) bonus of 10%.
The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
This position will stay open on the career website until at least March 30, 2026.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU:
GE employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:
- Our compensation & benefits are designed to help you manage your personal and family needs, while rewarding high performers. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
- A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
- GE invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED: No
LI-Remote - This is a remote position
Application Deadline: January 02, 2027
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Boiler Operator roles often get filed under SOC 51-8021. Check the O*NET profile for this code to confirm the listed knowledge requirements match your background before targeting employers whose LCAs use that classification.
Pull employer LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Filter by the Boiler Operator SOC code to see which facilities and utility companies have certified LCAs in your target region. This shows you active sponsoring employers before you spend time applying to companies with no filing history.
Target facilities subject to E-Verify mandates
Federal contractors and subcontractors must use E-Verify, which means their HR teams handle work authorization verification routinely. Power plants and large industrial facilities under federal contracts are more practiced with the H-1B process than smaller private shops.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III rate for SOC 51-8021 in your metro before negotiating your offer.
Document equivalent experience if your degree is non-traditional
USCIS accepts three years of specialized work experience as equivalent to one year of a bachelor's degree for specialty occupation petitions. If your credential is a technical diploma plus years of licensed boiler operation, get notarized experience letters from former employers before the petition is prepared.
Clarify the cap-subject filing timeline with your employer
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you're offered a role outside the lottery cycle, confirm whether the employer qualifies for a cap-exempt filing through a nonprofit or government research entity before accepting.
H-1B Visa Boiler Operator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Boiler Operator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines and documents the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers who frame the job around instrumentation engineering, industrial systems, or energy management, and who require a relevant degree, have successfully filed H-1B petitions for boiler operations roles. Positions described purely as skilled trades without a degree requirement typically do not qualify.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Boiler Operators?
Utilities, hospitals, universities, chemical plants, and large manufacturing facilities are the most common H-1B sponsors for this role because they have dedicated HR infrastructure and recurring staffing needs. You can search Migrate Mate by occupation to see which employers have certified LCAs for Boiler Operator positions in your target location, which is a more reliable signal of sponsorship willingness than job postings alone.
How does DOL prevailing wage apply to H-1B Boiler Operator positions?
Your employer must certify an LCA stating your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the Boiler Operator SOC code in the specific county or metropolitan area where you'll work. The wage level, from Level I to Level IV, reflects your experience and supervisory responsibilities. You can verify the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer is finalized.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Boiler Operator employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you're in valid status and the petition is non-frivolous. The new employer must file a new LCA for your work location before or with the transfer petition. You don't restart the cap process for a transfer within the same visa category.
Does a state boiler operator license affect the H-1B specialty occupation analysis?
State licensure alone doesn't establish specialty occupation status under USCIS standards, since licensure is based on experience and examination rather than a degree requirement. However, if your employer's job description requires both the license and a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, the combination strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Make sure the job posting and offer letter both reflect the degree requirement explicitly.