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Mining Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a closely related field. Employers in extraction, minerals processing, and mine safety regularly file LCAs with DOL and sponsor H-1B visa petitions for qualified engineers.
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Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Commercial Data Mining focuses on analyzing industry trends, payment policies, contractual agreements, and processed claims data to identify incorrect provider payments made by health insurance payers. Advanced data analytics are developed to support audit activities, validating claim accuracy and payment processes to determine both the root cause and financial impact of overpayments. Our teams ensure recoveries are executed accurately and in a timely manner, delivering measurable value to our clients.
As an Operations Manager on the Commercial Data Mining team, you will drive strategic ideation, establish operational standards, and optimize resource utilization. This role focuses on automating business processes, improving operational efficiency, and building solid client relationships to support both internal performance objectives and external financial goals.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure timely data acquisition and accuracy
- Maintain ideation pipeline
- Prioritize and manage audit production efficiency
- Drive timely recoveries
- Assist in strategic planning and budgeting
- Effectively communicate with, manage, and develop staff
- Provide reporting and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Support internal quality assurance efforts
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of healthcare, health insurance, payer operations, claims, payment integrity, or related experience
- 2+ years of experience with healthcare coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and payment methodologies
- 2+ years of experience communicating with business stakeholders, clients, or leadership
- Proven understanding of healthcare claim adjudication and payer workflows
- Demonstrated understanding of EDI data, including 837 claim submission and 835 payment/remittance data
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities through completion
- Proven knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Solid understanding of database logic and software
- Employee management and leadership skills
- Solid presentation skills
- Experience with client engagement
- Experience working within a large organization
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Commercial Data Mining focuses on analyzing industry trends, payment policies, contractual agreements, and processed claims data to identify incorrect provider payments made by health insurance payers. Advanced data analytics are developed to support audit activities, validating claim accuracy and payment processes to determine both the root cause and financial impact of overpayments. Our teams ensure recoveries are executed accurately and in a timely manner, delivering measurable value to our clients.
As an Operations Manager on the Commercial Data Mining team, you will drive strategic ideation, establish operational standards, and optimize resource utilization. This role focuses on automating business processes, improving operational efficiency, and building solid client relationships to support both internal performance objectives and external financial goals.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure timely data acquisition and accuracy
- Maintain ideation pipeline
- Prioritize and manage audit production efficiency
- Drive timely recoveries
- Assist in strategic planning and budgeting
- Effectively communicate with, manage, and develop staff
- Provide reporting and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Support internal quality assurance efforts
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years of healthcare, health insurance, payer operations, claims, payment integrity, or related experience
- 2+ years of experience with healthcare coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and payment methodologies
- 2+ years of experience communicating with business stakeholders, clients, or leadership
- Proven understanding of healthcare claim adjudication and payer workflows
- Demonstrated understanding of EDI data, including 837 claim submission and 835 payment/remittance data
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities through completion
- Proven knowledge of healthcare payment methodologies
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Solid understanding of database logic and software
- Employee management and leadership skills
- Solid presentation skills
- Experience with client engagement
- Experience working within a large organization
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Mining Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to mining engineering duties. A degree in civil or geological engineering can qualify if your coursework covered mine design, rock mechanics, or extraction systems. Pull your transcripts and map them to the role's technical requirements before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL assigns prevailing wage levels to mining engineering roles by SOC code and metro area. Your employer's LCA must meet that wage floor. Check your job's Level I through Level IV wage in the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate, so you know where your offer sits.
Target employers with active mine site operations
Companies operating underground mines, open-pit sites, or processing plants file H-1B petitions far more consistently than corporate mining offices. Focus your search on employers with production-stage projects, since they have ongoing engineering headcount needs that justify sponsorship filings.
Search H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter mining engineering roles by employers with verified LCA filing history. This lets you skip companies that have never sponsored and focus your applications on employers who have already navigated the H-1B process for this occupation.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Some mining engineering roles at research institutions, DOE national laboratories, or university-affiliated mining programs qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings. Cap-exempt petitions bypass the lottery entirely and can be filed at any time, which matters if you're on OPT with an expiring work authorization window.
Confirm your employer will file before cap registration closes
H-1B cap registration runs for just two weeks in March each year. If you're negotiating an offer in January or February, pin down a written commitment to file before registration opens. Missing the window means waiting a full year, so confirm the employer's immigration counsel is already engaged.
H-1B Visa Mining Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mining Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies mining engineering as a specialty occupation because the role requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a directly related field. Roles covering mine planning, ventilation design, ground control, or extraction system engineering consistently meet this standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Mining Engineers?
Large extraction companies, metals and minerals producers, engineering consultancies that serve the mining sector, and environmental remediation firms with mine-site projects regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for mining engineers. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtering by location or industry to find active sponsors.
Does remote work affect my H-1B petition as a Mining Engineer?
Remote work is unusual for mining engineers because most roles require physical presence at mine sites, processing facilities, or field operations. If your role does include any remote component, your employer must file an amended LCA covering each worksite location. USCIS and DOL both require LCA coverage at every location where you perform H-1B duties, including temporary project sites.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new mining employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin working for them upon receipt, before USCIS adjudicates the new petition. The new role must also qualify as a specialty occupation in mining engineering.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Mining Engineer?
Your employer's petition benefits from a detailed job duties letter that ties each engineering responsibility to specific coursework in your degree, a certified LCA from DOL, and evidence that the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field. If your degree is in a related discipline like geological or civil engineering, a credentials evaluation that maps your coursework to mining engineering practice significantly reduces the risk of a USCIS request for evidence.