CPT Production Lead Jobs
Production Lead jobs put F-1 students directly on the floor managing workflows, coordinating shifts, and driving output targets, exactly the hands-on operations experience CPT is designed for. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must connect to your enrolled program, typically operations management, industrial engineering, or supply chain.
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Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
Oxy’s Summer Intern Program runs from June to August for a full 12 weeks. As an Oxy intern, you will have the opportunity to experience real-life projects with hands-on participation in Oxy’s core businesses. Oxy interns are paired with a manager and mentor to provide guidance with weekly knowledge checks and check-ins to ensure intern is receiving proper training and retention. In addition to attending training and development courses, lunch and learns, and social activities, interns will be given the chance to meet with Oxy leadership throughout the internship.
Production Tech Interns:
- 9/80 Work Schedule (Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Working Fridays, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, every-other Friday, off) schedule is subject to change.
- Must have a functional vehicle for transportation to work
Interns will be trained on and learn the following during their experience:
- Facility Knowledge
- Basic Maintenance
- ProntoForms/ IDtool Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Know and understand core values (C.L.O.U.D.)
- Social license to operate
- Know how to interact with general public and landowners
- Basic training, learning
- Keep locations clean
- Willingness to adapt to change and be flexible
- Communication
- Goals
- HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental)
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Skills & Competencies:
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
- Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment.
- General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision.
- Technical skills related to math and analytical processes.
- Strong initiative and self-starter
- Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.
Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.
Oxy’s Summer Intern Program runs from June to August for a full 12 weeks. As an Oxy intern, you will have the opportunity to experience real-life projects with hands-on participation in Oxy’s core businesses. Oxy interns are paired with a manager and mentor to provide guidance with weekly knowledge checks and check-ins to ensure intern is receiving proper training and retention. In addition to attending training and development courses, lunch and learns, and social activities, interns will be given the chance to meet with Oxy leadership throughout the internship.
Production Tech Interns:
- 9/80 Work Schedule (Monday – Thursday, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Working Fridays, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, every-other Friday, off) schedule is subject to change.
- Must have a functional vehicle for transportation to work
Interns will be trained on and learn the following during their experience:
- Facility Knowledge
- Basic Maintenance
- ProntoForms/ IDtool Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Know and understand core values (C.L.O.U.D.)
- Social license to operate
- Know how to interact with general public and landowners
- Basic training, learning
- Keep locations clean
- Willingness to adapt to change and be flexible
- Communication
- Goals
- HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental)
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Professional/Technical Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
Skills & Competencies:
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical principles
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations is required.
- Proficient in the use of personal computer utilizing a MS Windows environment.
- General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as by self without direct supervision.
- Technical skills related to math and analytical processes.
- Strong initiative and self-starter
- Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization.
Recruitment Fraud
It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsProduction Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled program. Production Lead positions typically qualify for students in operations management, industrial engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing programs. Your DSO will review the job duties, not just the title, so your offer letter needs to describe specific responsibilities like workflow coordination, shift supervision, or process improvement.
Can I work as a Production Lead on part-time CPT while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT is authorized for 20 hours per week or fewer and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT runs more than 20 hours per week and requires closer coordination with your DSO since 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT entirely. Production Lead roles that involve set shift schedules may require full-time authorization, so clarify hours before you accept.
What documents do I need to start a CPT Production Lead job?
You need a new or amended I-20 with the CPT authorization listed, your valid F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-94. Your employer will complete an I-9 on your first day and will rely on your CPT-authorized I-20 as proof of work authorization. Don't start work before your CPT start date appears on the I-20, even if the employer wants you earlier.
How do I find Production Lead employers that understand CPT timelines?
Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with F-1 hiring history, which is the fastest way to find Production Lead positions where the hiring team already knows how to work around CPT authorization windows. Employers unfamiliar with CPT often stall offers when they realize authorization takes one to two weeks after the offer letter is issued.
Will my CPT Production Lead experience help with H-1B sponsorship later?
It can, but only if the role is substantive enough to demonstrate specialty occupation under USCIS standards. A Production Lead position tied to an engineering or operations management degree can support an H-1B visa petition, but the employer must be willing to sponsor and the role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Check USCIS guidance on specialty occupation requirements before accepting a role you plan to convert to H-1B sponsorship.