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EHS Engineer-Quapaw, OK
3M Company · 🇺🇸 US, Oklahoma, Quapaw
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship unlikely
Something in the evidence works against sponsorship — see below before you invest time.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What 3M Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles7 certified filings for “Senior Research Engineer” (Materials Engineers) in MN: $117k–$131k, median $128k. Most were filed at wage level II (43%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Existing work authorization requiredFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — 3M Company
The US Department of Labor certified 17 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Description: EHS Engineer-Quapaw, Oklahoma Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. 3M is seeking an EHS Engineer located in Quapaw, Oklahoma. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter. Here, you go. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role The person hired for the position will be a member of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team and will provide environmental expertise, team projects, the plant using data-based tools and methodologies. This role includes but not limited to: internal and external audits, environmental reporting, and plant specific data analysis. It involves providing support in responding to agency requests, permitting efforts, environmental support to product development teams, and projects on environmental initiatives. This position has responsibilities to ensure compliance. 3M Springfield employees act with uncompromising ethics and integrity. We have a strong commitment to environmental health and safety, protecting both our employees and the environment for the future. Your Skills and Expertise To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) • Five (5) years of EHS experience a private, public, government or military environment including internship experience. Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: • Seven (7) or more year of experience working in an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) role in a manufacturing environment addressing • Experience in implementation of comprehensive EHS management systems. • Experience with hazard and risk assessments and experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience with computer-based EHS tools for EHS data reporting and EHS assessments. • Experience with local, state and federal regulations including (e.g., Fire, OSHA, EPA, etc.) • Self-directed, detail oriented, good interpersonal, communication, prioritization, and organizational skills. • Analytical, leadership, project planning, program development and deployment skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with all employees within the plant. • Experience working on a cross-functional team. • CSP, or CIH certification(s) or willingness to obtain. Location : Quapaw, OK Travel: May include up to 5% domestic Relocation: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for thi