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Master Electrician jobs on OPT require valid state licensure, which most F-1 students won't hold on arrival. Most employers hire you into an electrician or electrical engineer role while you work toward licensure. STEM OPT extension applies if your degree is in electrical engineering or a related field, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Electrician for our Prosperity, SC Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
OUR TEAM
GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit https://www.buildgp.com/.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
- Understanding, troubleshooting and modifying programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions on job plans
- Installing new conduit and wiring
- Making modifications to existing conduit and wiring
- Ability to provide your own metric and standard tools, i.e.: socket and wrench sets, and Allen T-handles
- Work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights of up to 100 feet
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one (1) year of experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or industrial military environment
- At least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
- At least (1) year experience in industrial electrical repair, process controls, and/or instrumentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two or more years experience with single and three phase electrical repair and/or troubleshooting up to 480 volts, reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints, measuring, cutting, and bending conduit and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits and components
- Two or more years experience with Control Logix Allen Bradley PLC 5
- Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering
- Military or apprenticeship experience in PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc.
- College coursework in Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems or Control Theory
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
INTRODUCTION
Georgia-Pacific is looking for a Electrician for our Prosperity, SC Plywood facility! We manufacture pine plywood panels and siding that are ideal for residential and light commercial construction like subflooring, wall and roof sheathing, and concrete formwork.
Plywood is a strong, versatile product made by gluing together thin layers (veneers) of wood with the grain of each layer running in opposite directions. This cross-graining makes it stable, durable, and resistant to warping.
OUR TEAM
GP employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury-free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit https://www.buildgp.com/.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Problem solving, troubleshooting, installing, repairing and maintaining facility electrical distribution and manufacturing process equipment
- Understanding, troubleshooting and modifying programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control systems (DCS)
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions on job plans
- Installing new conduit and wiring
- Making modifications to existing conduit and wiring
- Ability to provide your own metric and standard tools, i.e.: socket and wrench sets, and Allen T-handles
- Work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
- Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights of up to 100 feet
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least one (1) year of experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, or industrial military environment
- At least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment
- At least (1) year experience in industrial electrical repair, process controls, and/or instrumentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two or more years experience with single and three phase electrical repair and/or troubleshooting up to 480 volts, reading electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints, measuring, cutting, and bending conduit and troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits and components
- Two or more years experience with Control Logix Allen Bradley PLC 5
- Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Electricity, Instrumentation, Electrical & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering
- Military or apprenticeship experience in PLCs, voltage, wiring schematics, etc.
- College coursework in Principles of Technology, Electrical Control Systems or Control Theory
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
HIRING PHILOSOPHY
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
WHO WE ARE
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
OUR BENEFITS
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Master Electrician
Clarify your licensure status upfront
Most states require a Master Electrician license before you can hold that title. Be transparent with employers about where you are in the licensing process. Many will hire you at a journeyman or engineer level while you complete the requirements.
Target employers who hire for electrical engineering roles
Companies with dedicated electrical engineering departments often sponsor OPT students into roles that overlap with master electrician work. Construction firms, utilities, and industrial manufacturers are your strongest targets. These employers understand work authorization better than small electrical contractors.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Electrical Engineering and related programs typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three years total. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying. This significantly increases your appeal to employers considering long-term hiring.
Track your OPT start date against licensing timelines
State Master Electrician licenses require years of documented work experience. Map out when your OPT ends relative to when you could realistically obtain licensure. This helps you prioritize employers who offer H-1B visa sponsorship before your authorization expires.
Research state-specific licensing reciprocity
Some states offer reciprocity agreements that recognize licenses from other states or countries. If you hold an equivalent qualification from your home country, this can shorten your path to U.S. licensure. Check with your target state's licensing board directly.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early in the process
OPT has a hard end date, so raise H-1B sponsorship in later-stage interviews before accepting an offer. Employers with established immigration processes are far more likely to support you through the transition. Small contractors rarely have this infrastructure in place.
Master Electrician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Master Electrician on OPT?
You can work in electrical roles on OPT, but holding the Master Electrician title usually requires a state license you won't have as a new graduate. Most F-1 students enter the field as apprentice electricians, journeyman electricians, or electrical engineers, then work toward licensure. Your OPT authorization covers the work experience needed to qualify for the license exam.
Does an Electrical Engineering degree qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Electrical Engineering degrees are on the STEM designated degree program list, making graduates eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after their initial 12-month OPT period. That gives you up to three years of work authorization in total. Your university's DSO can confirm your specific CIP code and walk you through the extension application process.
What types of employers sponsor OPT students for electrician-related roles?
Large construction firms, utility companies, government contractors, and industrial manufacturers are the most likely to sponsor OPT students in electrical roles. These employers have HR teams familiar with work authorization and are more likely to support H-1B sponsorship when your OPT ends. Small residential electrical contractors rarely have immigration sponsorship infrastructure. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT students in electrical fields.
How does state licensing affect my OPT job search as an electrician?
State Master Electrician licenses require documented hours of hands-on experience, often four to eight years depending on the state, plus a written exam. Your OPT work experience counts toward those hours. Targeting employers who will document your hours formally is important if you plan to pursue licensure. Prioritizing states with shorter experience requirements or reciprocity agreements can also improve your timeline.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT ends before I get H-1B sponsorship?
If your OPT expires without a new status in place, you lose work authorization and enter a 60-day grace period to depart or change status. This is why raising H-1B sponsorship early in the hiring process matters. Employers who file an H-1B petition before the April 1 filing deadline can cap-gap your status through September 30, keeping you authorized through the transition.