Operations Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska
Operations technician roles in Alaska are concentrated in oil and gas, mining, and utilities, with major employers like BP Alaska, ConocoPhillips, and Doyon Limited hiring across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the North Slope. The state's remote industrial operations and year-round production demands create consistent openings for qualified technicians seeking visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a remote/ rotational position, working in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.
Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company paid short-term disability, life insurance, paid sick leave, and 4.5% employer match on 401k.
Job Purpose:
Performs tire repair or replacement on equipment ranging in size from light duty vehicles through earth moving equipment at the shop and various locations throughout the field.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs tire repair or replacement on vehicles and heavy equipment; both in the tire shop and in the field.
- Drives a tire truck to remote areas where equipment may be located.
- Uses jacks, hoists, and other lifting devices to raise equipment, uses pneumatic and hand tools to remove and replace wheels and uses tire machines to remove tires from rims.
- Performs tire repairs and balancing as required.
- Prepares inventory of repaired flats on rims to use as backup in shop (if there is one on site), whether transporting them to the field to fix flats or replace them with tires that are flat and brought in for replacement.
- Works with Parts department and other Tire Technicians on maintaining new tire inventory.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of tire repair and replacement techniques and processes.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment necessary to repair and/or replace tires.
- Ability to operate tools and equipment necessary to repair and/or replace tires.
- Ability to repair or replace tires in a shop.
- Ability to repair or replace tires in an arctic environment.
- Ability to follow all company, client, safety, and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to; policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines as they relate to this position and the work duties being performed.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:
- Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.
- Standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather.
- Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.
- Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.
- Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.
- Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.
- Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.
- Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.
- Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
In-Vehicle Monitoring System: As part of our commitment to safety and accountability, company vehicles are equipped with in-cab cameras and vehicle monitoring systems. These systems may record video and audio, as well as collect GPS location, vehicle speed, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and other driving behaviors. All data is subject to review by management to ensure compliance with company policies and safe driving practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-3 years’ experience in the field repairing and replacing tires, either for a commercial vendor or heavy construction equipment company.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to be covered by Worley auto insurer.
- North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of North Slope oilfield or arctic experience.
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Which companies sponsor visas for operations technicians in Alaska?
Oil and gas companies are the most active sponsors for operations technician roles in Alaska. ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp Alaska, and BP Alaska have filed Labor Condition Applications for technical operations positions. Mining operators like Kinross Gold (Fort Knox mine) and Donlin Gold also hire operations technicians with sponsorship support. Larger utility contractors working on remote infrastructure projects round out the sponsorship pool.
Which visa types are most common for operations technician roles in Alaska?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for operations technicians in Alaska when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as petroleum engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial technology. For Canadian nationals, the TN visa covers certain engineering technician roles under USMCA. Employers in Alaska's oil, gas, and mining sectors have established sponsorship processes given their history of recruiting internationally.
Which cities in Alaska have the most operations technician sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage is the administrative and logistics hub for most major Alaska employers, making it the city with the highest concentration of posted operations technician roles. Fairbanks serves as the base for Interior mining and pipeline operations, including positions tied to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System. The North Slope Borough, while remote, generates significant technician demand for oil field operations at Prudhoe Bay and surrounding fields.
How to find operations technician visa sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, which is especially useful for operations technician positions in Alaska's oil, gas, and mining sectors. Searching Migrate Mate by the operations technician role filtered to Alaska surfaces active openings from employers already familiar with H-1B and TN visa sponsorship processes, reducing time spent on roles where sponsorship is unlikely.
What should international operations technicians know about working in Alaska?
Alaska's dominant industries, oil and gas, mining, and utilities, often require operations technicians to work rotating schedules at remote sites, including fly-in fly-out arrangements to the North Slope or interior mining camps. Employers sponsoring visas for these roles typically require hands-on technical certifications alongside a qualifying degree. Alaska has distinct prevailing wage determinations set by the Department of Labor, which employers must meet when filing Labor Condition Applications for H-1B sponsored positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored operations technician jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.