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Wyoming's energy, engineering, and environmental sectors drive F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, with Casper and Cheyenne anchoring the strongest employer concentration. E-Verify-enrolled operators in oil, gas, and infrastructure dominate filings, making technical and data roles the most direct path to sponsorship here.
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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Gypsum facility in Lovell, WY. We are looking for individuals with experience in troubleshooting and repairing electric/electronic and mechanical equipment. A successful candidate will consistently demonstrate safe work practices while maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment, be detailed oriented, and self-directed.
Compensation:
$39.80/hour
Schedule:
Day shift, four 10-hour shifts and will rotate being on call every (4) weeks. The weeks employees are on call, teams work five 8-hour shifts.
Plant's Address:
2120 Ln 16 ½
Lovell, WY 82431
What You Will Do
- Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining industrial equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures
- Performing preventive maintenance duties on equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance
- Assisting other operators and team members with troubleshooting machinery to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
- Collaborating with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Learning technical skills to keep current with changing operations
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions to job plans
- Recording work results and parts usage in the computerized maintenance management system
- Maintaining all safety guards on equipment and following the lockout/tag out procedures to promote a safe working environment for employees
- Work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Two (2) year technical degree in a related field or two (2) or more years of electrical/mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment such as motor controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), AC drives, and low voltage switchgear
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
What Will Put You Ahead
- Four (4) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multimeters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Experience measuring, cutting, and bending conduit
- Journeyman Electrical License
- Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
Our Team
The Lovell, WY facility produces a variety of gypsum wallboard products. Wallboard is an affordable, strong and durable construction material used in residential and commercial buildings. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Technician for our Gypsum facility in Lovell, WY. We are looking for individuals with experience in troubleshooting and repairing electric/electronic and mechanical equipment. A successful candidate will consistently demonstrate safe work practices while maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment, be detailed oriented, and self-directed.
Compensation:
$39.80/hour
Schedule:
Day shift, four 10-hour shifts and will rotate being on call every (4) weeks. The weeks employees are on call, teams work five 8-hour shifts.
Plant's Address:
2120 Ln 16 ½
Lovell, WY 82431
What You Will Do
- Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining industrial equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures
- Performing preventive maintenance duties on equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance
- Assisting other operators and team members with troubleshooting machinery to help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals
- Collaborating with operations to identify and prioritize maintenance needs
- Learning technical skills to keep current with changing operations
- Providing feedback on equipment conditions, potential failure risks, corrections and additions to job plans
- Recording work results and parts usage in the computerized maintenance management system
- Maintaining all safety guards on equipment and following the lockout/tag out procedures to promote a safe working environment for employees
- Work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Two (2) year technical degree in a related field or two (2) or more years of electrical/mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and instrument control systems and maintenance support equipment such as motor controls, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), AC drives, and low voltage switchgear
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings
What Will Put You Ahead
- Four (4) or more years of experience as an Industrial Electrician
- Experience diagnosing mechanical and electronic systems using scanning and diagnostic tools, multimeters, and computers
- Experience troubleshooting bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors
- Experience measuring, cutting, and bending conduit
- Journeyman Electrical License
- Experience utilizing a computerized maintenance management system
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards
Our Team
The Lovell, WY facility produces a variety of gypsum wallboard products. Wallboard is an affordable, strong and durable construction material used in residential and commercial buildings. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com. And, to learn more about our gypsum products, visit www.gpgypsum.com.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Wyoming
Target E-Verify-enrolled employers in Casper
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Wyoming's largest concentration of qualifying employers sits in Casper's energy and engineering sector. Confirm enrollment status before reaching the offer stage, not after.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Wyoming's employer pool is smaller than coastal states, so wasted applications are costly. Migrate Mate shows which Wyoming employers have active F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus outreach on companies that already understand the process.
Submit your I-983 training plan before day one
USCIS requires your signed I-983 training plan on file with your DSO before your STEM OPT extension period begins. Wyoming employers unfamiliar with OPT sometimes delay this step, which puts your work authorization at risk from your first day.
Flag your 90-day reporting window early
STEM OPT requires you to report material changes to your DSO within 10 days and validate your employment every six months. Wyoming employers in field-based roles like environmental consulting often miss these checkpoints because work is remote or site-based.
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Which industries in Wyoming sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Energy, engineering, and environmental services lead F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Wyoming. Oil and gas extraction companies based in Casper and the Powder River Basin are the most active sponsors, followed by civil and environmental engineering firms. Wyoming's mining, infrastructure, and agricultural technology sectors also generate qualifying roles, particularly for data, geoscience, and systems engineering positions.
Which cities in Wyoming have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Casper has the highest concentration of F-1 STEM OPT sponsoring employers in Wyoming, driven by its energy and engineering industry base. Cheyenne, as the state capital, offers government-adjacent tech and infrastructure roles. Laramie has a smaller but active employer pool tied to the University of Wyoming's research partnerships, particularly in engineering and environmental science.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Wyoming?
Roles that qualify must fall under an approved STEM STEM degree classification and involve practical training directly related to your degree. In Wyoming, qualifying positions commonly include petroleum engineers, environmental scientists, data analysts, civil engineers, and geoscientists. USCIS evaluates the role's degree requirement against your field of study, so confirming your STEM degree classification through O*NET before accepting an offer is a practical first step.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Wyoming that actually sponsor?
Start with Migrate Mate, which surfaces Wyoming employers with verified F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history so you're not guessing about employer willingness. The critical filter is E-Verify enrollment, which is required for all STEM OPT extension employers. Wyoming's total employer pool is smaller than major metro states, so targeting confirmed sponsors from the start avoids wasting your 60-day grace period on unqualified offers.
Are there any Wyoming-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Wyoming's geographic spread means many roles involve field-based or remote work, which creates compliance challenges for the STEM OPT training plan. Your I-983 must accurately reflect your actual work location and supervision structure, and USCIS expects your training plan to match your day-to-day responsibilities. Employers new to STEM OPT sponsorship in Wyoming sometimes need guidance on these documentation requirements, so clarifying this before accepting an offer is practical.