Maintenance Electrician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

Texas is one of the country's largest markets for maintenance electrician visa sponsorship jobs, with demand concentrated in the petrochemical corridors of Houston, the manufacturing belt around San Antonio, and the sprawling data center campuses near Dallas and Austin. Major employers include Dow, ExxonMobil, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, and large industrial contractors like EMCOR and Quanta Services.

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Overview

Open Jobs270+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type97% On-site
Salary Range$19K – $27K
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsShermco Industries

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Greif Packaging
2rd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Electrician - Fibre
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Greif Packaging
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2rd Shift-Sr. Maintenance Electrician - Fibre
Greif Packaging
La Porte, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
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On-Site
1+ yr exp.
High School

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Facilities Maintenance Electrician
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X-FAB
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Facilities Maintenance Electrician
X-FAB
Lubbock, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
High School
1,001-5,000

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Walmart
Technician, General Facilities Maintenance – Journeyman Electrician
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Walmart
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Technician, General Facilities Maintenance – Journeyman Electrician
Walmart
Dallas, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Construction
Skilled Trades
Electrical Work
$19/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Pilgrim's
Electrician
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Electrician
Pilgrim's
Mount Pleasant, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Other
10,000+

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Lewis Energy Group
Rig Electrician III
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Rig Electrician III
Lewis Energy Group
Encinal, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
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3+ yrs exp.
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Maintenance Electrician Job Roles in Texas

Maintenance & Repair261 jobs
Electrical Engineering222 jobs
Manufacturing Operations158 jobs
Skilled Trades44 jobs
Quality Control42 jobs
Specialized Engineering36 jobs
Electrical Technician35 jobs
Construction34 jobs
HVAC Technician26 jobs
Mechanical Engineering20 jobs

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Maintenance Electrician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for maintenance electricians in Texas?

Large industrial employers and specialty contractors account for most maintenance electrician sponsorships in Texas. Companies with a track record of H-2B and H-1B filings for skilled trades include EMCOR Group, Quanta Services, Dow Chemical, ExxonMobil, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Staffing firms serving the oil and gas sector along the Gulf Coast also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data for electrician-related job titles.

Which visa types are most common for maintenance electrician roles in Texas?

Maintenance electricians in Texas are most commonly sponsored under the H-2B visa for temporary or seasonal industrial work, particularly during plant turnarounds and capital projects along the Gulf Coast. Some roles at large manufacturers qualify under the H-1B if the position requires a bachelor's-level specialty occupation, though this is less common for trade-based electrician work. TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose roles meet the qualifying occupation criteria.

Which cities in Texas have the most maintenance electrician sponsorship jobs?

Houston and the surrounding Gulf Coast region generate the highest concentration of maintenance electrician sponsorship opportunities in Texas, driven by petrochemical plants, refineries, and LNG facilities. San Antonio has a growing manufacturing base, including semiconductor fabrication. Dallas and Austin attract sponsorships tied to data centers, commercial construction, and semiconductor campuses. Corpus Christi and Beaumont also see periodic demand during refinery turnaround seasons.

How to find maintenance electrician visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate lists maintenance electrician roles in Texas that are open to visa sponsorship, letting you filter specifically by state and occupation rather than manually sorting through general job postings. Because sponsorship availability is rarely stated upfront in job ads, Migrate Mate's approach of surfacing employers with a history of sponsoring electrician-related roles in Texas saves significant research time for international candidates.

What should international maintenance electricians know before applying to Texas employers?

Texas does not require a state electrician license at the state level for all roles, but many municipalities, including Houston and Dallas, have their own licensing requirements. Employers sponsoring H-2B or H-1B workers must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the specific work location and job classification. Candidates should verify that any job offer specifies the exact job site, as prevailing wage rates differ between metro areas and rural regions within Texas.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored maintenance electrician jobs in Texas?

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.

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