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Commissioning Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, mechanical systems, or a related technical field. Employers in construction, energy, and industrial automation regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role. Prevailing wage compliance under DOL rules applies to every petition.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Field Service Commissioning Technician to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Northeast Region Field Service Manager and Remote/Field Office in Connecticut.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide fuel cell service during field visit dispatches
- Operate a service vehicle safely
- Create daily workflows for oneself from a list of scheduled tasks (regularly assigned to work autonomously)
- Manage on-site preventative maintenance, repair, test, and diagnostic tasks
- Travel as needed domestic and international to support company needs, including commissioning new installations around the fleet
- Follow company procedures and protocols
- Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine/implement proper solutions
- Cooperate with a technical team and share information across the organization
- Comprehend and follow customer access requirements
- Maintain service vehicle and spare part inventory
- Maintain/build positive relationships with customers
- Produce timely and detailed service reports as required
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Required to reside within the Service District
- Training: Two initial training sessions of up to four weeks each in San Jose, CA
Education and Experience:
The following MINIMUM levels of experience and or education are required:
- High school diploma & 6 years’ experience in electrical, process controls, or electro-mechanical fields;
- Or –
- Technical diploma, Journeymen Certification, Electrician Certification in a technical field and relevant industry experience of 4 years (electrician, electronics technician, field service, technician, test engineer, etc.)
- Or –
- 5 years or more relevant experience in commercial electrical, combined with electrical-related military experience (e.g. Navy Nuclear Electronics/Electrical Technician, or other technical position, military certified electrician or technician, Gas Turbine Electrician)
Skills and Experience:
- Strong electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic skills required
- Familiar with safety standards, especially those related to electrical work (OSHA & NFPA 70E)
- Prior experience as an electrician or electrical technician working with any of the following technologies: three-phase systems, uninterruptible power supplies, electrical generation and distribution systems, power electronics, automatic transfer switches, and microprocessor based control platforms
- Experience with various electrical/electronic test and measurement equipment
- Able to read and interpret electrical single line diagrams and blueprints
- Experience with performing equipment maintenance in accordance with ANSI/NETA standards for Electrical Power
- Mechanical system aptitude, to include troubleshooting/repair skills
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomously
- Demonstrates sound judgment in the resolution of complex problems
- Team player who exhibits a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Communicates written and verbal English effectively
- Able to execute against written and verbal procedures and sequenced work instructions
- Able to regularly handle equipment up to 50lbs., occasionally may lift up to 70 lbs.
- Able to reach, squat, bend, and twist during the work day
- Able to use a ladder or stepstool regularly
- Able to facilitate 24X7 on-call duty
- Able to facilitate shift work as needed
- Able to regularly work alternative schedules (one week/month of Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
- Able to regularly support overtime to achieve quarterly goals
- Able to regularly travel (drive) throughout a large Service District (e.g. “Connecticut and Upstate New York District”)
- Able to travel as needed to other US and international destinations
- Able to maintain a driving record in good standing
- Able to work at height while following all safety training and procedures.
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$28.02 - $40.32
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Field Service Commissioning Technician to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Northeast Region Field Service Manager and Remote/Field Office in Connecticut.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide fuel cell service during field visit dispatches
- Operate a service vehicle safely
- Create daily workflows for oneself from a list of scheduled tasks (regularly assigned to work autonomously)
- Manage on-site preventative maintenance, repair, test, and diagnostic tasks
- Travel as needed domestic and international to support company needs, including commissioning new installations around the fleet
- Follow company procedures and protocols
- Diagnose errors or technical problems and determine/implement proper solutions
- Cooperate with a technical team and share information across the organization
- Comprehend and follow customer access requirements
- Maintain service vehicle and spare part inventory
- Maintain/build positive relationships with customers
- Produce timely and detailed service reports as required
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Required to reside within the Service District
- Training: Two initial training sessions of up to four weeks each in San Jose, CA
Education and Experience:
The following MINIMUM levels of experience and or education are required:
- High school diploma & 6 years’ experience in electrical, process controls, or electro-mechanical fields;
- Or –
- Technical diploma, Journeymen Certification, Electrician Certification in a technical field and relevant industry experience of 4 years (electrician, electronics technician, field service, technician, test engineer, etc.)
- Or –
- 5 years or more relevant experience in commercial electrical, combined with electrical-related military experience (e.g. Navy Nuclear Electronics/Electrical Technician, or other technical position, military certified electrician or technician, Gas Turbine Electrician)
Skills and Experience:
- Strong electrical troubleshooting/diagnostic skills required
- Familiar with safety standards, especially those related to electrical work (OSHA & NFPA 70E)
- Prior experience as an electrician or electrical technician working with any of the following technologies: three-phase systems, uninterruptible power supplies, electrical generation and distribution systems, power electronics, automatic transfer switches, and microprocessor based control platforms
- Experience with various electrical/electronic test and measurement equipment
- Able to read and interpret electrical single line diagrams and blueprints
- Experience with performing equipment maintenance in accordance with ANSI/NETA standards for Electrical Power
- Mechanical system aptitude, to include troubleshooting/repair skills
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomously
- Demonstrates sound judgment in the resolution of complex problems
- Team player who exhibits a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Communicates written and verbal English effectively
- Able to execute against written and verbal procedures and sequenced work instructions
- Able to regularly handle equipment up to 50lbs., occasionally may lift up to 70 lbs.
- Able to reach, squat, bend, and twist during the work day
- Able to use a ladder or stepstool regularly
- Able to facilitate 24X7 on-call duty
- Able to facilitate shift work as needed
- Able to regularly work alternative schedules (one week/month of Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
- Able to regularly support overtime to achieve quarterly goals
- Able to regularly travel (drive) throughout a large Service District (e.g. “Connecticut and Upstate New York District”)
- Able to travel as needed to other US and international destinations
- Able to maintain a driving record in good standing
- Able to work at height while following all safety training and procedures.
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$28.02 - $40.32
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Commissioning Manager
Document your engineering credentials precisely
Your degree field must align with the specific systems you commission, whether HVAC, electrical, or process controls. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency strengthens your petition if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify which engineering firms, EPC contractors, and industrial operators have certified LCAs for commissioning roles. Past LCA activity signals an established H-1B sponsorship workflow.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filings by occupation code, so you can target Commissioning Manager openings at companies already set up to sponsor, rather than cold-applying to firms with no filing history.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the Level I through Level IV wage bands. Your offer must meet the certified LCA wage, and Level III or IV is typical for a Commissioning Manager with project leadership scope.
Confirm specialty occupation standing with O*NET
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific commissioning discipline to confirm the listed education and knowledge requirements. USCIS adjudicators use O*NET data when evaluating whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules.
Align project travel with your H-1B work location
Commissioning work often spans multiple project sites. Each new worksite outside the original LCA-certified Metropolitan Statistical Area requires a new or amended LCA before you work there. Confirm this with your employer before accepting a multi-site assignment.
H-1B Visa Commissioning Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commissioning Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical discipline such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. The job duties must directly relate to that degree field. Generalist management roles that accept any bachelor's degree are harder to qualify, so the job description and offer letter need to specify the required field of study clearly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Commissioning Managers most often?
Energy and utilities, oil and gas, industrial manufacturing, building automation, and large-scale construction and EPC firms are the most active sponsors. These sectors regularly deploy commissioning teams on capital projects and have established HR processes for H-1B petitions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
How does multi-site project work affect my H-1B status as a Commissioning Manager?
Your H-1B approval is tied to the worksite listed on the certified LCA. If you're assigned to a project site in a different Metropolitan Statistical Area than your original location, your employer must file a new or amended LCA with DOL before you begin work there. Short-term assignments under 30 days have a limited exception, but extended multi-site deployments require proper LCA amendments to keep you in status.
Can my employer file H-1B paperwork during a long-term project assignment?
Yes, the H-1B petition is filed by your employer with USCIS regardless of where you're physically working at the time. If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, cap-exempt transfer rules may apply. The critical step is ensuring the LCA correctly reflects the project worksite location before USCIS receives the I-129 petition, since the certified LCA is a required attachment.
What happens to my H-1B status if my commissioning project ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not the specific project. If the project ends but your employment continues, your status is unaffected. If your employer terminates you, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or take another action to maintain status. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during that window.