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Distribution Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Industrial Engineer category, provided your employer documents your role in production flow, inventory oversight, or supply chain coordination. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate. Mexican citizens require advance consular processing.
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This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Electrical Engineering Team as A Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform!
What does joining the Electrical Engineering team look like?
It’s about working with a team to maintain and improve the power distribution network at the Port Arthur Platform.
It requires a short-term and long-term focus.
It’s interacting with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
It’s being a part of a great team and having the opportunity to make an impact.
What does it take to be a Power Distribution Reliability Engineer?
It is about leadership, coordination, teamwork, and execution. It is having extensive knowledge in power distribution and working with stakeholders to ensure that the power distribution systems are maintained and functioning optimally.
Read on for me, and don’t hesitate to apply today!
Activities
- Develop strong relationships with all groups within the Platform including Engineering, Businesses teams, Capital, and Turn Around.
- Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance, development, and implementation of the life cycle plans for the power distribution systems at the refinery.
- Analyzing existing systems, developing strategies for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality of the power distribution systems by performing benchmarking and gap closure analysis for the asset health.
- Troubleshoot the power distribution system failures and works with the Power Distribution Coordinator to ensure the repairs are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support for the power distribution system as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 5+ years’ experience.
- Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
- Experience in the application of protective relaying.
- Experience in the design and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear.
- Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
- Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.
- Ability to lead by example, logical problem-solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.
Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies’ biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.
The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Lake Sabine with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There’s a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.
INTRODUCTION
This role is based at the Port Arthur Platform within the Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Department.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join our dynamic US Refining & Chemicals Electrical Engineering Team as A Senior Power Distribution Reliability Engineer at our Port Arthur Platform!
What does joining the Electrical Engineering team look like?
It’s about working with a team to maintain and improve the power distribution network at the Port Arthur Platform.
It requires a short-term and long-term focus.
It’s interacting with stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met and exceeded.
It’s being a part of a great team and having the opportunity to make an impact.
What does it take to be a Power Distribution Reliability Engineer?
It is about leadership, coordination, teamwork, and execution. It is having extensive knowledge in power distribution and working with stakeholders to ensure that the power distribution systems are maintained and functioning optimally.
Read on for me, and don’t hesitate to apply today!
Activities
- Develop strong relationships with all groups within the Platform including Engineering, Businesses teams, Capital, and Turn Around.
- Oversee the design, selection, configuration, maintenance, development, and implementation of the life cycle plans for the power distribution systems at the refinery.
- Analyzing existing systems, developing strategies for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality of the power distribution systems by performing benchmarking and gap closure analysis for the asset health.
- Troubleshoot the power distribution system failures and works with the Power Distribution Coordinator to ensure the repairs are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
- Provide technical support for the power distribution system as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 5+ years’ experience.
- Knowledge and experience in ISA, ANSI, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA 1910 standards as they apply to electrical equipment and safe work practices.
- Experience in the application of protective relaying.
- Experience in the design and troubleshooting of electrical switchgear.
- Knowledge in the repair and control of both induction and synchronous motors.
- Experience in the use and interpretation of data collected with standard electrical test equipment.
- Ability to lead by example, logical problem-solving skills, works well in team environment, able to manage multiple/changing priorities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including disability and protected veteran status.
TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.
Located in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of TotalEnergies’ biggest refining and petrochemicals platforms, employing nearly 650 TotalEnergies employees. It is the largest TotalEnergies facility in the United States.
The city of Port Arthur is located on the shores of Lake Sabine with wetlands and Gulf beaches at its southern tip. There’s a strong sense of community and true southern hospitality. For adventure further afield, the Cajun culture of Louisiana is at your doorstep, and being not far from Houston, both local and international travel is only a stone’s throw away.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Distribution Manager
Frame your credentials around industrial engineering
TN visa status for Distribution Managers hinges on the Industrial Engineer classification. Gather transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional designations that demonstrate engineering or operations management training before approaching employers.
Target employers with established cross-border supply chains
Manufacturers, retailers, and logistics firms that already move goods between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. are accustomed to TN sponsorship and can articulate the specialty occupation basis for your role more convincingly than employers new to cross-border hiring.
Ask employers to document your role in the offer letter
CBP officers review the support letter at entry. Push your employer to describe specific duties like optimizing distribution networks or managing third-party logistics contracts, not just your job title, to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to identify TN-ready Distribution Manager openings
Searching for roles that already include TN sponsorship saves weeks of back-and-forth. Migrate Mate filters Distribution Manager openings by TN eligibility so you can focus on employers already prepared to support your petition.
Clarify your classification before the port of entry
Canadian citizens present TN documentation directly to CBP, and a misclassified support letter can result in denial on the spot. Confirm with your employer that the petition references Industrial Engineer, not a general management category, before you travel.
Plan your Mexican consular appointment strategically
Mexican TN applicants must attend a consular interview in Mexico. Factor in the time needed for your employer to prepare supporting documentation and schedule your appointment accordingly, especially if your start date is firm.
Distribution Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Distribution Manager role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on framing. Distribution Managers qualify under the Industrial Engineer category when the role involves systems analysis, workflow optimization, or supply chain engineering. A role described primarily as general management or supervision without an engineering or analytical component is harder to approve at the border or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Distribution Managers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires employer registration, a lottery draw, and months of USCIS processing. For Distribution Managers who meet the Industrial Engineer criteria, TN is a faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN petition?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a detailed description of duties, the TN classification being claimed, your intended start date, and confirmation that the position requires a professional with your qualifications. For Mexican applicants, you'll present this support letter along with required documentation at your U.S. consulate interview appointment.
Where can I find Distribution Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job postings don't specify TN eligibility, which means you spend time vetting employers who may not understand the visa. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and USMCA visa holders and surfaces Distribution Manager roles where employers are already prepared to sponsor, saving you the back-and-forth of explaining the process from scratch.
Can I switch Distribution Manager employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You can't simply transfer your existing TN to a new employer. You'll need your new employer to prepare a fresh support letter, and as a Canadian citizen you can present it at the port of entry or a U.S. consulate. Mexican citizens must return to a consulate in Mexico to obtain a new TN visa stamp before starting with the new employer.