Energy H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Kansas
Kansas has a concentrated energy sector anchored by oil and gas production in the Hugoton Natural Gas Area, wind energy development across the High Plains, and utilities like Evergy and Westar Energy headquartered in Topeka and Wichita. Companies in these sectors have sponsored H-1B visa workers for engineering, environmental, and technical roles, making Kansas a viable target for international energy professionals.
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Requisition ID: 182258
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: TIC Power District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
TIC Power Construction is seeking a Care and Preservation (C&P) Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of all care, preservation, and asset protection activities for large-scale power generation and energy infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that equipment, materials, systems, and facilities are properly protected from the time of receipt through installation, commissioning, and turnover to maintain manufacturer warranties, prevent degradation, reduce rework, and protect project investments.
The Care and Preservation Manager works closely with Construction, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Commissioning, and Project Controls teams to develop site-specific preservation plans, monitor compliance, manage preservation documentation, and ensure all project assets remain in a ready-to-install and operational condition throughout the project lifecycle.
District Overview
TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.
Location
Our projects span diverse locations including Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Virginia, offering you the chance to work in varied environments and communities. Kiewit/TIC embraces flexibility and personal growth, tailoring project assignments and career development plans to align with your individual aspirations and expertise. This commitment ensures a fulfilling career path enriched by meaningful work assignments and extensive travel opportunities throughout key energy markets.
Responsibilities
Program Management:
- Develop and implement project-specific Care and Preservation programs, procedures, and execution plans.
- Establish preservation requirements based on vendor recommendations, project specifications, and industry best practices.
- Ensure care and preservation activities align with project schedules, turnover milestones, and construction execution strategies.
- Lead planning efforts for long-term storage, laydown yard management, and equipment protection strategies.
- Maintain compliance with owner requirements, manufacturer warranties, and contractual obligations.
Equipment & Material Preservation:
- Oversee preservation activities for major equipment, including:
- Turbines
- Generators
- Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs)
- Transformers
- Pumps
- Motors
- Switchgear
- Instrumentation and Controls equipment
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- Verify proper storage, environmental controls, humidity monitoring, inspections, lubrication, rotation requirements, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Ensure preservation requirements are maintained during transportation, storage, installation, and pre-commissioning phases.
- Manage preservation records to maintain warranty validity and support project turnover requirements.
Inspection and Compliance:
- Conduct routine audits and inspections of preservation activities across project sites.
- Monitor compliance with preservation procedures and corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with Quality and Construction teams to identify, document, and resolve nonconformances.
- Evaluate equipment conditions and develop recovery plans when preservation deficiencies are identified.
- Track preservation metrics and provide status reports to project leadership.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Establish and maintain preservation tracking systems and databases.
- Ensure all preservation activities are documented and auditable.
- Manage preservation logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, photographs, and turnover documentation.
- Coordinate the transfer of preservation records to owners and commissioning teams at project completion.
- Prepare regular reports on equipment status, preservation performance, risks, and mitigation actions.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor Care and Preservation Coordinators, Specialists, and Inspectors.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Suppliers, Construction, Quality, Commissioning, and Operations teams.
- Interface with manufacturers and vendors to clarify preservation requirements and resolve technical issues.
- Support risk assessments and project readiness reviews.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- 8+ years of experience in industrial construction, power generation, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, commissioning, quality, maintenance, or asset preservation.
- Experience managing preservation programs for large capital projects.
- Strong understanding of equipment storage, maintenance, commissioning, and warranty requirements.
- Knowledge of power plant systems, heavy industrial equipment, and complex construction environments.
- Ability to interpret vendor manuals, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel and work at project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting EPC or self-perform construction projects.
- Previous experience on combined-cycle, simple-cycle, renewable energy, carbon capture, or other utility-scale power generation projects.
- Familiarity with quality management systems, turnover processes, and commissioning requirements.
- Experience with preservation management software and asset tracking systems.
- Knowledge of construction work packaging, turnover management, and project controls processes.
- Professional certifications related to maintenance, asset management, quality, or project management are preferred.
Working Conditions
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Which energy companies in Kansas sponsor H-1B visas?
Evergy, the largest electric utility in Kansas, has a history of H-1B visa filings for engineering and technical positions. Oil and gas operators active in the Hugoton basin, along with wind energy developers building capacity across southwest Kansas, have also filed H-1B petitions. Midstream and pipeline companies with Kansas operations round out the pool of potential sponsors in the energy sector.
Which cities in Kansas have the most energy H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Wichita and Topeka are the primary hubs, with Evergy's corporate operations concentrated there. Liberal and Hugoton in southwest Kansas see activity tied to natural gas extraction and processing. Dodge City and Garden City have emerged as focal points for wind energy development, where project engineering and operations roles have attracted sponsored workers in recent years.
What types of energy roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Kansas?
Roles that qualify generally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Petroleum engineers, electrical engineers, power systems engineers, environmental scientists, and GIS analysts working on transmission or renewable projects are among the positions Kansas energy employers have sponsored. General field technician or equipment operator roles typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B approval.
How do I find energy H-1B sponsorship jobs in Kansas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters energy jobs in Kansas by H-1B sponsorship history, saving you from manually researching which employers have filed petitions. You can browse verified energy roles across utilities, oil and gas, and renewables in Kansas, and filter by visa type to focus your applications on employers who have demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Are there any state-specific or industry-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in energy roles in Kansas?
Kansas energy employers, particularly in utilities and wind development, often require site-specific work that may span multiple locations across the state. If your role involves work at multiple worksites, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application covering each location. Additionally, some southwest Kansas energy projects are in rural areas where fewer employers operate, which can limit your options if a sponsorship situation changes and you need to transfer.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B energy jobs in Kansas?
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.