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Electrical Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and defense contracting file LCAs under SOC code 17-3023, making this one of the more accessible technician classifications for H-1B sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAn exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus paid after 30 days for those that qualify (Reach out to a recruiter for eligibility question)
Position Summary:
This position will perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system development for all systems including motor controls, distributive controls, PLC’s, communications systems such as satellite, cellular, RF systems, SCADA operations maintenance and any other technical issues that may arise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides I & E (instrumentation and electrical) support for assigned assets such as natural gas processing plants, pipelines, compressor stations.
- Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and calibrates wide variety of midstream instrumentation such as, but not limited to, flow meters, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, data loggers, programmable logic controller (PLCs), distributive control system (DCS).
- Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, motor control centers, generators, transformers, switches, relays, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, variable frequency drive (VFD), power distribution center (PDCs), uninterrupted power source (UPS).
- Configures and programs industrial control systems. Performs loops checks, point-to-point verification, and other testing regimes.
- Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to pass drug test and background check
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
SKILLS:
- Calibration: Develops ability to perform calibration on instruments with accuracy and precision in accordance with established procedures. Aware of environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, noise affecting calibration.
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Develops experience with software package with multiple maintenance functionalities such as equipment data management, preventative maintenance, work order system, scheduling planning, inventory control, asset tracking.
- Electrical Equipment & Electrical Distribution Network: Develops knowledge and practice experience with electrical components and workings of electric transmission and distribution network.
- Industrial Control Systems: Develops knowledge or and practical experience with devices to manage, command, direct or regulate behavior of other devices or systems. Includes, but not limited to, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals: Develops practical knowledge of instrumentation used in midstream industry to measure, monitor, or control temperature, level, pressure, flow. Includes, but is not limited to temperature sensor, pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, pressure switch, flow transmitter, temperature controllers.
- Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
- Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.
- Wireless Technologies: Develops knowledge of and practical experience with technologies and devices used in industrial applications to communicate information gathered from sensor locations through wireless links.
NGNGL
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
LOCATION:
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Additional locations: Mentone, Texas, Wink, Texas
Job Requisition ID: 00021850
Location Address: 4109 GRANDI RD
Education: High School (Required)
Employee Group: Full time
Employee Subgroup: Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus paid after 30 days for those that qualify (Reach out to a recruiter for eligibility question)
Position Summary:
This position will perform installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system development for all systems including motor controls, distributive controls, PLC’s, communications systems such as satellite, cellular, RF systems, SCADA operations maintenance and any other technical issues that may arise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides I & E (instrumentation and electrical) support for assigned assets such as natural gas processing plants, pipelines, compressor stations.
- Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs, and calibrates wide variety of midstream instrumentation such as, but not limited to, flow meters, transmitters, sensors, analyzers, data loggers, programmable logic controller (PLCs), distributive control system (DCS).
- Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment such as, but not limited to, motor control centers, generators, transformers, switches, relays, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, variable frequency drive (VFD), power distribution center (PDCs), uninterrupted power source (UPS).
- Configures and programs industrial control systems. Performs loops checks, point-to-point verification, and other testing regimes.
- Maintains complete, accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to pass drug test and background check
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
SKILLS:
- Calibration: Develops ability to perform calibration on instruments with accuracy and precision in accordance with established procedures. Aware of environmental factors such as temperature, vibration, noise affecting calibration.
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Develops experience with software package with multiple maintenance functionalities such as equipment data management, preventative maintenance, work order system, scheduling planning, inventory control, asset tracking.
- Electrical Equipment & Electrical Distribution Network: Develops knowledge and practice experience with electrical components and workings of electric transmission and distribution network.
- Industrial Control Systems: Develops knowledge or and practical experience with devices to manage, command, direct or regulate behavior of other devices or systems. Includes, but not limited to, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
- Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals: Develops practical knowledge of instrumentation used in midstream industry to measure, monitor, or control temperature, level, pressure, flow. Includes, but is not limited to temperature sensor, pressure gauges, pressure transmitter, pressure switch, flow transmitter, temperature controllers.
- Safety: Applies in difficult or complex situations ability to recognize safety risks in operational activities and use appropriate measures to control and manage identified risks.
- Safety Awareness: Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Evaluates changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Understands potential threats created by deviation from safety procedures and improper use of tools and equipment. Uses personal protection equipment. Uses tools and equipment in compliance with manuals and training. Calls attention to potential and actual hazardous conditions as they arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures. Stops work if there are unsafe working conditions.
- Wireless Technologies: Develops knowledge of and practical experience with technologies and devices used in industrial applications to communicate information gathered from sensor locations through wireless links.
NGNGL
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
LOCATION:
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Additional locations: Mentone, Texas, Wink, Texas
Job Requisition ID: 00021850
Location Address: 4109 GRANDI RD
Education: High School (Required)
Employee Group: Full time
Employee Subgroup: Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An electrical engineering technology degree supports most Electrical Technician petitions, but a general associate's degree alone won't qualify, even with years of experience.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for SOC 17-3023 in the employer's specific metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level or your LCA will be rejected.
Target industries with consistent LCA filing history
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and utilities file H-1B LCAs for Electrical Technician roles far more consistently than general staffing firms. Prioritize employers in those sectors when filtering your search on Migrate Mate.
Confirm the job description names a specific degree field
A posting that says 'bachelor's preferred' or 'degree in any engineering discipline' weakens the specialty occupation argument for USCIS. Ask hiring managers to specify the degree field in your offer letter before your employer files the I-129.
Use O*NET to document your role's complexity
O*NET classifies Electrical Technician as a Job Zone 3 to 4 occupation requiring medium to high preparation. Your employer can cite this in the specialty occupation narrative to support the petition if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
File during the cap season with cap-gap protection in mind
If you're on OPT when your H-1B petition is filed, cap-gap automatically extends your EAD through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. Confirm your employer submits the I-129 before your OPT end date to activate that protection.
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Find Electrical Technician JobsElectrical Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like electrical engineering technology. Technician roles that accept any bachelor's degree or only require an associate's degree are routinely challenged. The stronger your employer's job description ties the duties to a specific field of study, the more defensible the petition becomes.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Technician jobs?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, utilities, and aerospace firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Electrical Technician roles. These industries file LCAs under SOC 17-3023 with the DOL every year. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers hiring for this title directly on Migrate Mate, which filters by LCA filing history so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.
What wage level does my employer need to pay for an H-1B Electrical Technician petition?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for SOC 17-3023 in the specific geographic area where you'll work. Prevailing wages are broken into four levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate your offer, so you know the minimum the LCA must certify.
Can my employer use a staffing or consulting firm to sponsor my H-1B for this role?
Staffing firms can file H-1B petitions for Electrical Technician roles, but USCIS scrutinizes these more heavily because the end-client relationship complicates the employer-employee control test. Your petition will be stronger if the direct employer files rather than a third-party staffing agency. If a staffing arrangement is unavoidable, the employer of record must demonstrate day-to-day supervisory control over your work.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or move to a different work site?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before your start date. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan area requires a new LCA certified by the DOL for that location, because prevailing wages vary by geography. Your employer must post the new LCA at the new worksite for ten consecutive business days before the move.
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