E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's E-3 visa sponsorship market centers on San Juan's healthcare systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing corridors in Guaynabo and Barceloneta, and hospitality employers along the island's resort coast. Australian professionals with specialty occupation credentials will find active LCA filers across life sciences, finance, and engineering.
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Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
Core Impact Areas
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation
- Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
- Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries.
- Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership
- Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
- Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
- Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
Additional Job Elements Include
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
- Manage and interact with associates in both English and/or Spanish.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. At times this may require the need to support in both English and/or Spanish, depending on the associate population need.
- Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
- For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
Basic Qualifications
- High school or equivalent
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personal issues in the workplace
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in worker's compensation case management
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- Able to communicate fluently in both English & Spanish
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.
Company - AMZL Puerto Rico LLC
Job ID: A3174136
Description
Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. As a Workplace Health & Safety Specialist (WHSS), you'll be at the forefront of transforming workplace safety culture at one of the world's most innovative companies. Your expertise and dedication will directly protect employees, ensuring they return home safely to their families every day. You'll facilitate new approaches to safety, combining technology with human-centered solutions to create an environment where safety and productivity thrive together. This isn't just about maintaining safety standards – it's about revolutionizing how we think about and implement workplace safety, making a lasting impact on our people and operations. As your building's designated safety champion, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships, influence positive change, and help write the next chapter in Amazon's commitment to becoming Earth's Safest Place to Work.
Core Impact Areas
Safety Program Excellence & Implementation
- Drive comprehensive safety programs through data-driven strategies.
- Lead daily safety audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments while implementing innovative solutions to prevent injuries.
- Deliver engaging safety training that resonates with associates and promotes a proactive safety culture.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety while maintaining operational efficiency.
Associate Advocacy & Cultural Leadership
- Serve as a trusted safety advisor and advocate for associate wellbeing, building strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Foster a culture where safety is everyone's priority through effective communication, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
- Develop strong relationships with frontline associates and leadership to drive behavioral changes and ensure safety best practices become natural habits.
- Transform safety data into compelling narratives that influence positive change and drive engagement in safety initiatives.
Additional Job Elements Include
- Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts
- Work in an environment where the noise level varies
- Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments)
- Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs)
- Maintain effective care delivery in emergencies and assist emergency response at the site
- Manage and interact with associates in both English and/or Spanish.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. At times this may require the need to support in both English and/or Spanish, depending on the associate population need.
- Must be available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends.
- For those that do not have an adult First Aid, CPR, AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, must obtain within 3 weeks of start date.
Basic Qualifications
- High school or equivalent
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910
- A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A bachelor's degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
- Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
- Experience maintaining confidentiality in matters involving security and/or personal issues in the workplace
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in worker's compensation case management
- Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
- Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
- Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
- Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
- Able to communicate fluently in both English & Spanish
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.
Company - AMZL Puerto Rico LLC
Job ID: A3174136
Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Puerto Rico
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Puerto Rico employers filing E-3 LCAs must attest your role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Cross-check your credential against the O*NET occupation profile for your target job title before applying to confirm the degree-to-role match holds.
Target pharmaceutical corridor employers directly
The Guaynabo-to-Barceloneta manufacturing belt houses major life sciences operations that file LCAs regularly. Contact HR teams in those facilities directly about specialty roles in quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and process engineering rather than waiting for postings to surface.
Search verified E-3 LCA filers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers in Puerto Rico by E-3 LCA filing history. This shows you which San Juan or Guaynabo employers have actually filed for Australian workers, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the process.
Confirm the LCA wage tier before negotiating
Puerto Rico prevailing wages are set at the territory level and can differ from mainland U.S. figures for the same occupation. Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to know which wage level applies before you reach the offer stage.
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Which industries in Puerto Rico sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing is the dominant E-3 sponsorship sector in Puerto Rico, driven by the island's large concentration of FDA-regulated production facilities. Healthcare systems in the San Juan metro, along with financial services and engineering consulting firms, also file E-3 LCAs for specialty occupation roles requiring specific degree credentials.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
San Juan and its adjacent municipalities, including Guaynabo and Bayamon, account for the largest share of E-3-eligible employers in Puerto Rico. The pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor stretching from Guaynabo through Barceloneta on the island's north coast is a secondary concentration, particularly for engineering, quality, and regulatory affairs roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Puerto Rico?
E-3 status requires a specialty occupation, meaning the role must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In Puerto Rico, qualifying roles most commonly appear in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, accounting and finance, software development, and clinical healthcare. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement typically don't qualify under USCIS standards.
How do I find E-3 jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate lets you search Puerto Rico employers filtered by E-3 LCA filing history, showing which companies have already sponsored Australian workers in the territory. Because E-3 LCA data is public record through DOL, you can verify an employer's sponsorship track record before investing time in their application process, which saves significant effort compared to approaching employers cold.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in Puerto Rico?
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.