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Planner roles in urban development, supply chain, and transportation qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B1 Singapore visa, giving you a direct path to U.S. sponsorship without a lottery. The annual cap of 5,400 visas rarely fills, and you apply at the consulate rather than waiting on USCIS petition processing.
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Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the Robotics and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As the RME Planner, you will develop maintenance plans and schedules using recurring preventive maintenance activities, predictive maintenance data, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Your work will include screening APM (Asset Performance Management) work orders, auditing equipment to document work requirements and quality, and estimating labor hours, materials, tools, and equipment for all assigned work orders to support a proactive, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program. You will collaborate directly with maintenance management, service technicians, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and schedule proactive maintenance activities during available downtime windows. You will also ensure that spare parts are ordered and maintained in stock for both planned and emergency repairs.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will screen work orders and analyze scope requirements to schedule maintenance activities based on available resources, work criticality, and maintenance windows
- You will perform equipment audits to document job requirements, order spare parts for facility and material handling equipment, and coordinate with vendors for repairs
- You will plan reliability improvement projects and collect engineering drawings and technical specifications to maximize system efficiency and performance
- You will drive proactive maintenance programs that achieve 85% planned work targets while ensuring all activities derive from APM and close accurately in Amazon's maintenance virtuous cycle
- You must be able to move up to 49lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 1+ years of using a computer maintenance management system in planning, scheduling and auditing overall facilities/maintenance activities experience
- Travel up to 15% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler working within an industrial maintenance complex, manufacturing/distribution industries, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of working with enterprise asset management software suite experience
- Experience in material handling systems (MHS) installation, operation and maintenance
- Bachelor's degree, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, LEBANON
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 27.93 - 35.72 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
Operations is at the heart of Amazon’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the Robotics and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!
About the Role:
As the RME Planner, you will develop maintenance plans and schedules using recurring preventive maintenance activities, predictive maintenance data, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Your work will include screening APM (Asset Performance Management) work orders, auditing equipment to document work requirements and quality, and estimating labor hours, materials, tools, and equipment for all assigned work orders to support a proactive, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program. You will collaborate directly with maintenance management, service technicians, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and schedule proactive maintenance activities during available downtime windows. You will also ensure that spare parts are ordered and maintained in stock for both planned and emergency repairs.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- You will screen work orders and analyze scope requirements to schedule maintenance activities based on available resources, work criticality, and maintenance windows
- You will perform equipment audits to document job requirements, order spare parts for facility and material handling equipment, and coordinate with vendors for repairs
- You will plan reliability improvement projects and collect engineering drawings and technical specifications to maximize system efficiency and performance
- You will drive proactive maintenance programs that achieve 85% planned work targets while ensuring all activities derive from APM and close accurately in Amazon's maintenance virtuous cycle
- You must be able to move up to 49lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- 1+ years of using a computer maintenance management system in planning, scheduling and auditing overall facilities/maintenance activities experience
- Travel up to 15% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of maintenance planner/scheduler working within an industrial maintenance complex, manufacturing/distribution industries, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of working with enterprise asset management software suite experience
- Experience in material handling systems (MHS) installation, operation and maintenance
- Bachelor's degree, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TN, LEBANON
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 27.93 - 35.72 USD hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Planner
Verify your degree field matches planning
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation, so your degree must relate directly to the planning role. Urban planning, civil engineering, geography, or environmental science degrees align well. A general business degree may trigger questions unless your role is narrowly defined.
Search verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by H-1B1 Singapore filing history using Migrate Mate. This shows which companies have actually sponsored Singaporean nationals before, saving you from targeting firms that sponsor H-1B visa but have never navigated the H-1B1 consular process.
Target municipal governments and federal contractors
City planning departments, regional transit authorities, and federal infrastructure contractors regularly sponsor planning professionals. These employers are already structured for government-compliant hiring and understand prevailing wage obligations under DOL rules.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific planning SOC code and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the applicable wage level, so know the floor before you negotiate.
Ask whether the employer has a DOL-certified LCA template
Some planning employers have pre-certified LCAs for recurring job codes. If yours does, the filing timeline compresses significantly. Ask HR during the offer stage whether they have an active LCA for your SOC code rather than waiting until onboarding.
Request consular processing over change of status
H-1B1 visa is designed for consular processing at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Requesting this route rather than a change of status keeps processing timelines predictable and avoids the USCIS adjudication backlog that can complicate H-1B change-of-status cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Planner role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, planning roles typically qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as urban planning, civil engineering, or environmental science. The key is that the degree must be specific to the duties, not just any bachelor's degree. Your employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before your consular appointment.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to H-1B for Planner jobs?
H-1B1 visa gives Singaporean nationals a separate annual allocation of 5,400 visas with no lottery and no USCIS petition required. H-1B is subject to an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate for most applicants. For planning roles, H-1B1 means a predictable consular timeline rather than waiting on lottery selection and USCIS adjudication, which can add over a year to the process.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B1 visas for Planners?
Municipal governments, regional planning agencies, transportation authorities, environmental consulting firms, and federal infrastructure contractors are the most consistent H-1B1 sponsors for planning professionals. These employers are already familiar with DOL prevailing wage requirements and tend to have HR processes in place for work visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore filing history in planning-related roles.
Can I switch planning employers while on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new H-1B1 visa stamp issued at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Unlike H-1B, there is no portability rule that lets you start work immediately upon the new employer's filing. Plan for a gap between roles and factor in consular appointment availability at the Singapore embassy.
What documents does a Singaporean Planner need for the H-1B1 consular application?
You'll need a certified LCA from DOL, a signed job offer letter describing the specialty occupation duties, academic transcripts and degree certificates proving your field of study, your Singapore passport, and DS-160 confirmation. If your planning degree is from a non-U.S. institution, a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service strengthens your application significantly.