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Technician roles in fields like electronics, industrial equipment, and medical devices regularly appear on H-1B visa LCA filings, but specialty occupation documentation is the make-or-break factor. Employers must show the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just technical skills. Knowing which technician job codes draw the most H-1B sponsorship activity helps you target your search.
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Job Overview:
Position Summary:
The Site Quality Technician, reporting to the Site Quality Manager, will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational efficiency and quality of our construction projects at various sites, with a primary focus on solar tracker systems. This role involves conducting audits, inspections, and creating punch lists using Autodesk Construction Cloud via an iPad. The Site Quality Technician will leverage their experience with solar tracker systems to identify and address issues, contributing to the success of our renewable energy projects.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
Solar Tracker Audits and Inspections:
- Conduct regular on-site audits and inspections specific to solar tracker systems to assess compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Identify discrepancies, non-compliance issues, and areas requiring improvement related to solar tracker installations.
- Document findings accurately and comprehensively.
Punch List Creation:
- Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud and iPad to create detailed punch lists for issues related to solar tracker systems.
- Prioritize punch list items based on their impact on solar tracker performance and project progress.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely resolution of punch list items.
Data Collection and Analysis:
- Gather data related to the installation and performance of solar tracker systems.
- Analyze collected data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement specific to solar trackers.
- Prepare reports and summaries focused on solar tracker system performance.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the Operational Excellence Specialist and project teams to address audit findings and punch list items related to solar trackers.
- Effectively communicate audit results and progress on solar tracker-related issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions for solar tracker systems.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and organized records of audit findings, punch lists, and related documentation, with a specific focus on solar trackers.
- Ensure that all solar tracker documentation is easily accessible for reference and reporting.
Safety Compliance:
- Promote and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, with a particular emphasis on safety related to solar tracker systems.
- Report any safety concerns or incidents specific to solar trackers promptly.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3+ years experience in a related construction field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Previous experience in the renewable energy sector, with a strong emphasis on solar tracker systems.
- Proficiency in using Autodesk Construction Cloud and iPad applications.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to document solar tracker-related findings accurately.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic knowledge of construction industry standards and practices specific to solar tracker installations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel to various project sites as required.
- Commitment to safety and quality assurance, especially in the context of solar tracker systems.
Physical Requirements
- Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
- Must pass a physical exam if required.
- Able to:
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
- Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
- Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.
Work Location
- Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.
Mobility Barriers
- Uneven ground
- Obstructed pathways
- Work at low/high elevations
- Confined workspaces
Environmental Conditions
- Predominantly outdoor work
- Exposure to:
- Extreme heat or cold
- Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
- Loud noise from tools and machinery
- Potential chemical exposure
BENEFITS AND PAY:
- $22-$24 per hour, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.
- We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
PAY EQUITY:
Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Company Overview:
Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Pull your O*NET job zone first
Look up your technician specialty in O*NET before applying. Roles classified at Job Zone 4 or 5 have the strongest specialty occupation footing. Roles at Zone 3 or below face more USCIS scrutiny and higher petition denial risk.
Document your degree's direct field connection
USCIS denies technician H-1B petitions most often when the degree field is too broad. Prepare a transcript analysis showing your coursework maps directly to the technical discipline, not just to 'science' or 'engineering' generally.
Filter employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Target companies with verified H-1B LCA filings for technician-category SOC codes. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer and role, so you skip companies that have never sponsored this job type.
Verify the offered wage against OFLC levels
Before accepting an offer, check the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search. The employer's LCA wage must meet at least Level I. A wage set below prevailing can trigger a DOL audit after you're already employed.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
H-1B workers can only be employed by the sponsoring employer listed on the approved petition. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment during offer negotiation, not after you've resigned from a prior role. Non-enrolled employers can't legally onboard H-1B workers.
Plan the cap-gap window around your technician start date
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your cap-gap authorization covers you only until October 1 of the fiscal year your H-1B was selected. Coordinate your technician offer's start date so it aligns with that window and not a gap period.
H-1B Visa Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do technician roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Some do, but not automatically. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, not just hands-on skills or an associate degree. Electronics technicians, biomedical equipment technicians, and semiconductor process technicians with degree requirements typically qualify. General maintenance or repair technician roles without a degree requirement usually don't. Your employer's job description needs to make the degree requirement explicit.
Which technician SOC codes see the most H-1B LCA filings?
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists, industrial engineering technologists, and biomedical equipment technicians appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosure data. These codes sit at higher O*NET job zones and carry degree-specific requirements that satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards. You can browse verified employer filings by SOC code on Migrate Mate to see which companies sponsor technician roles matching your background.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a technician role if I only have an associate degree?
Not directly. H-1B requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. If you hold an associate degree, your employer would need to demonstrate equivalency through a combination of education and progressive work experience, typically three years of specialized experience per year of missing education. A credentials evaluation from a NACES-member organization and a detailed experience letter are both required for USCIS to accept the equivalency argument.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect technician job offers?
Before your employer files the LCA with DOL, they must certify they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your technician SOC code in the specific metro area where you'll work. Wage levels run from Level I (entry) to Level IV (expert). If the offered salary falls below the applicable level, the LCA won't certify and the H-1B petition can't proceed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the level before finalizing your offer letter.
What happens to my H-1B status if my technician employer goes out of business?
Your H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer, so a business closure terminates your authorized work status. USCIS provides a 60-day grace period from the last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another status, or depart the country. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the 60-day window closes. Acting within the first 30 days gives you more buffer if USCIS requests additional evidence.