H-1B Visa Maintenance Planner Jobs
Maintenance Planner jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of engineering-level systems thinking and industrial operations. Sponsoring employers typically structure the role around a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field to meet the specialty occupation standard. H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum.
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Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, scheduling & implementing preventative maintenance, for equipment repairs, as well as monitoring, evaluating and maintaining the necessary parts for scheduled maintenance;
- Utilize and maintain the SAP Preventive Maintenance system;
- Ensure that all equipment has the appropriate preventive maintenance set up on the proper intervals;
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure that proper tasks are performed on major maintenance outages or planned projects;
- Plan each significant job and determines safety requirements, job steps, blueprints, materials, special equipment needs, and manpower required to perform necessary work;
- Track status of backlog - which jobs are planned and ready to perform, which jobs are waiting for materials, which jobs can only be done on major shutdowns, age of backlog; manage compliance with maintenance objectives, etc.;
- Ensure that all work orders and maintenance log items are closed when work is finished; ensure proper documentation is included;
- Schedule and follow up, while acting in a “hands on” manner to ensure preventive/corrective maintenance actions are implemented as planned;
- And other duties as assigned by management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have:
- An Associates Degree in Mechanical related field; Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred;
- 5+ years of heavy industrial maintenance in a continuous process environment; Mining, Refractory, Steel, Petroleum/Petro Chemical industries are preferred;
- 2+ years of supervisory experience a plus;
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project;
- SAP or other ERP systems experience a plus;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures manuals, and blueprints; ability to write and communicate routine reports and correspondence;
- Committed to safety and teamwork.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium. Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, scheduling & implementing preventative maintenance, for equipment repairs, as well as monitoring, evaluating and maintaining the necessary parts for scheduled maintenance;
- Utilize and maintain the SAP Preventive Maintenance system;
- Ensure that all equipment has the appropriate preventive maintenance set up on the proper intervals;
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure that proper tasks are performed on major maintenance outages or planned projects;
- Plan each significant job and determines safety requirements, job steps, blueprints, materials, special equipment needs, and manpower required to perform necessary work;
- Track status of backlog - which jobs are planned and ready to perform, which jobs are waiting for materials, which jobs can only be done on major shutdowns, age of backlog; manage compliance with maintenance objectives, etc.;
- Ensure that all work orders and maintenance log items are closed when work is finished; ensure proper documentation is included;
- Schedule and follow up, while acting in a “hands on” manner to ensure preventive/corrective maintenance actions are implemented as planned;
- And other duties as assigned by management.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have:
- An Associates Degree in Mechanical related field; Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred;
- 5+ years of heavy industrial maintenance in a continuous process environment; Mining, Refractory, Steel, Petroleum/Petro Chemical industries are preferred;
- 2+ years of supervisory experience a plus;
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MS Project;
- SAP or other ERP systems experience a plus;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures manuals, and blueprints; ability to write and communicate routine reports and correspondence;
- Committed to safety and teamwork.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?
Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium. Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing. With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.
Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
You will be part of Carmeuse North America, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The North American headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA and has over three dozen production facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Planner
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Your H-1B petition succeeds when your engineering or industrial technology degree maps directly to your planning duties. Pull the O*NET profile for Maintenance Planners and cross-reference your transcripts with the technical competencies listed, then document that alignment for your employer's attorney.
Target multi-site manufacturers with dedicated HR
Large manufacturers and utilities that operate across multiple facilities file LCAs regularly and have established immigration infrastructure. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so employers already running multi-site operations understand that compliance burden and are better positioned to sponsor you.
Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers that have filed LCAs for Maintenance Planner or related production engineering roles. Companies with active filing history have cleared the DOL prevailing-wage process before, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your offered title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before signing. DOL sets four wage levels, and your salary must meet at least Level I. Mismatches discovered after the LCA is filed can delay or derail your petition.
Get your CMMS credentials formally documented
Certifications in SAP PM, Maximo, or similar computerized maintenance management systems strengthen the specialty occupation argument by showing degree-level technical complexity. Ask your current or previous employer for a signed letter detailing the systems you administered and the engineering judgment those roles required.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
If your offer has a firm operational start date tied to a plant turnaround or capital project, ask your employer to file USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS targets a 15-business-day adjudication window under premium, which reduces scheduling risk for time-sensitive plant roles.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. When the role requires applying engineering principles, managing reliability data systems, or coordinating capital maintenance programs, and the employer specifies a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, or a closely related field as a minimum requirement, it can qualify. Roles framed around trade coordination or scheduling without an engineering degree requirement typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard, so the job description and educational requirement need to be carefully drafted before the petition is filed.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenance Planner positions?
Manufacturers, utilities, chemical processors, and facilities management firms with large asset portfolios are the most consistent sponsors. These employers file Labor Condition Applications with DOL regularly for reliability and maintenance engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Maintenance Planner and related titles, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I transfer to a different plant operated by the same employer?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA specifying the correct prevailing wage for that location. If you move to a facility in a different metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file a new LCA with DOL and notify USCIS before you begin work at the new site. Failing to certify a new LCA for a worksite change is a compliance violation that can put your status at risk.
How long does it take to get H-1B sponsorship approved for a Maintenance Planner job?
The LCA certification with DOL typically takes around seven business days under standard processing. After that, your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS. Standard USCIS adjudication can take several months, but employers can pay for premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision window. Because H-1B status is subject to an annual cap and the selection rules have changed recently, timing your petition relative to the cap cycle matters.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B sponsorship as a Maintenance Planner?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA reflecting the prevailing wage at your new worksite. Your H-1B status period does not reset, so the total authorized time under the original and new petitions combined cannot exceed the six-year maximum.