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Oil and gas roles in drilling engineering, reservoir analysis, and pipeline operations regularly appear in H-1B visa LCA filings because they require specialized degrees in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering. Employers in this sector sponsor H-1B workers for both onshore and offshore positions across extraction, refining, and midstream operations.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career, and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership, and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impacting the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for managing complex specialty assets such as farm and ranch land, timberland, oil and gas interests, real estate, mineral interests, and private businesses while delivering fiduciary oversight and client support. Key responsibilities include asset reviews, client and prospect meetings, and contributing to new business activities. Job expectations include applying sound judgment, demonstrating independence, partnering closely with relationship teams, and providing accurate and timely information while operating under the guidance of leadership.
The Oil & Gas Land and Title Analyst is responsible for administering a diverse portfolio of oil, gas, and mineral assets held within fiduciary and investment accounts serviced by Bank of America's Specialty Asset Management group. This role performs complex land, title, and ownership analysis, supports revenue administration activities, and provides technical expertise regarding oil and gas property ownership and operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams, operators, land professionals, attorneys, and other industry partners. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment while growing alongside a driven team.
Responsibilities:
Ownership & Title Analysis:
- Review and analyze division orders, deeds, probate documents, leases, assignments, and other title documents.
- Verify mineral ownership interests and confirm title ownership for fiduciary accounts.
- Research title discrepancies and resolve ownership issues with operators, purchasers, attorneys, and land professionals.
- Analyze legal descriptions, gross and net acreage calculations, lease burden, and ownership percentages.
- Review title curative requirements and coordinate corrective actions.
Asset Administration:
- Establish and maintain oil and gas properties, wells, payors, and ownership records within internal systems.
- Coordinate the setup of new accounts, properties, wells, and producing interests.
- Administer asset transfers, ownership changes, account terminations, and asset distributions.
- Maintain accurate ownership and lease data across specialty asset platforms.
Revenue Management:
- Monitor royalty, working interest, and other oil and gas income payments.
- Research payment discrepancies, suspended revenues, and escheated funds.
- Identify and resolve improper deductions, title-related payment holds, and underpayments.
- Pursue statutory interest claims and other recoverable amounts when appropriate.
- Review and analyze joint interest billings (JIBs) for accuracy, ownership compliance, and adherence to operating agreements.
Land & Lease Administration:
- Establish, maintain, and administer oil and gas leases.
- Monitor lease obligations and key contractual terms.
- Assist with lease negotiations, acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects.
- Support due diligence activities for mineral asset transactions.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure fiduciary responsibilities are met in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records.
- Identify operational, legal, and title-related risks associated with specialty assets.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal control standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in oil and gas land administration, title analysis, division order administration, or mineral asset management.
- Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field considered a plus.
- Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA), Registered/Certified Professional Landman (RPL/CPL), or related designation a plus.
- Experience with fiduciary, trust, estate, or specialty asset management a plus.
- Strong understanding of:
- Oil and gas ownership structures
- Division orders
- Lease administration
- Mineral and royalty interests
- Title curative processes
- Probate and inheritance-related ownership transfers
- Experience interpreting legal descriptions and ownership documents.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and oil & gas data systems.
- Knowledge of major producing basins, including the Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Mid-Continent regions.
- Experience with oil and gas accounting, revenue administration, or land management software.
- Familiarity with title research databases and county record systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills:
- Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Issue Management
- Prioritization
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Project Management
- Written Communications
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Innovative Thinking
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
INTRODUCTION
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career, and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive, and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership, and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impacting the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This job is responsible for managing complex specialty assets such as farm and ranch land, timberland, oil and gas interests, real estate, mineral interests, and private businesses while delivering fiduciary oversight and client support. Key responsibilities include asset reviews, client and prospect meetings, and contributing to new business activities. Job expectations include applying sound judgment, demonstrating independence, partnering closely with relationship teams, and providing accurate and timely information while operating under the guidance of leadership.
The Oil & Gas Land and Title Analyst is responsible for administering a diverse portfolio of oil, gas, and mineral assets held within fiduciary and investment accounts serviced by Bank of America's Specialty Asset Management group. This role performs complex land, title, and ownership analysis, supports revenue administration activities, and provides technical expertise regarding oil and gas property ownership and operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams, operators, land professionals, attorneys, and other industry partners. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment while growing alongside a driven team.
Responsibilities:
Ownership & Title Analysis:
- Review and analyze division orders, deeds, probate documents, leases, assignments, and other title documents.
- Verify mineral ownership interests and confirm title ownership for fiduciary accounts.
- Research title discrepancies and resolve ownership issues with operators, purchasers, attorneys, and land professionals.
- Analyze legal descriptions, gross and net acreage calculations, lease burden, and ownership percentages.
- Review title curative requirements and coordinate corrective actions.
Asset Administration:
- Establish and maintain oil and gas properties, wells, payors, and ownership records within internal systems.
- Coordinate the setup of new accounts, properties, wells, and producing interests.
- Administer asset transfers, ownership changes, account terminations, and asset distributions.
- Maintain accurate ownership and lease data across specialty asset platforms.
Revenue Management:
- Monitor royalty, working interest, and other oil and gas income payments.
- Research payment discrepancies, suspended revenues, and escheated funds.
- Identify and resolve improper deductions, title-related payment holds, and underpayments.
- Pursue statutory interest claims and other recoverable amounts when appropriate.
- Review and analyze joint interest billings (JIBs) for accuracy, ownership compliance, and adherence to operating agreements.
Land & Lease Administration:
- Establish, maintain, and administer oil and gas leases.
- Monitor lease obligations and key contractual terms.
- Assist with lease negotiations, acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects.
- Support due diligence activities for mineral asset transactions.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure fiduciary responsibilities are met in accordance with Bank policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready records.
- Identify operational, legal, and title-related risks associated with specialty assets.
- Adhere to regulatory requirements and internal control standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in oil and gas land administration, title analysis, division order administration, or mineral asset management.
- Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Petroleum Land Management, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field considered a plus.
- Certified Professional Lease and Title Analyst (CPLTA), Registered/Certified Professional Landman (RPL/CPL), or related designation a plus.
- Experience with fiduciary, trust, estate, or specialty asset management a plus.
- Strong understanding of:
- Oil and gas ownership structures
- Division orders
- Lease administration
- Mineral and royalty interests
- Title curative processes
- Probate and inheritance-related ownership transfers
- Experience interpreting legal descriptions and ownership documents.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and oil & gas data systems.
- Knowledge of major producing basins, including the Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Mid-Continent regions.
- Experience with oil and gas accounting, revenue administration, or land management software.
- Familiarity with title research databases and county record systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills:
- Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Issue Management
- Prioritization
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Customer and Client Focus
- Oral Communications
- Project Management
- Written Communications
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Innovative Thinking
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Oil And Gas
Verify your degree qualifies as specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Petroleum engineer, geoscientist, and reservoir engineer positions have strong precedent. Broader titles like 'operations manager' face more RFEs, so confirm your job description maps to your field of study.
Search LCA filings for active oil and gas sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filing history in oil and gas occupations. This shows you which companies have actively sponsored similar roles, saving you from applying to employers who haven't filed for your job type.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation. Oil and gas wages vary sharply between Houston, the Permian Basin, and offshore Gulf platforms. Your offer must meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage, or the LCA filing will fail.
Target integrated majors and large oilfield services firms
Companies with in-house immigration teams process H-1B petitions faster and with fewer errors than smaller independents relying on outside counsel. Integrated operators and large oilfield services contractors file H-1B LCAs regularly, signaling established sponsorship infrastructure.
Clarify worksite location before I-129 filing begins
Oil and gas workers often rotate between field sites, refineries, and corporate offices. Your employer must post the LCA at each primary worksite. If your role involves frequent site changes, confirm your employer understands USCIS's worksite requirements before the petition is submitted.
Use O*NET to align your job description with USCIS criteria
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your exact job title to confirm it lists a specific degree requirement rather than 'any bachelor's degree.' Employers referencing O*NET data in their petition documentation strengthen the specialty occupation argument for petroleum and engineering roles.
H-1B Visa Oil And Gas: Frequently Asked Questions
Do oil and gas jobs commonly qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and chemical engineers working in oil and gas routinely qualify as specialty occupations because USCIS recognizes these roles require a directly related bachelor's degree. Titles like 'field technician' or 'plant operator' face higher denial risk since they don't always require a specific degree. Your job description needs to reflect degree-level complexity to support the petition.
Which types of oil and gas employers sponsor H-1B visas?
Integrated majors, large independent operators, and oilfield services contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors in this sector. Midstream pipeline companies and LNG terminal operators also file regularly for engineering and technical roles. To find employers with a documented filing history for oil and gas positions, search Migrate Mate, which filters roles by verified LCA data.
Does working on offshore rigs or rotating field sites affect my H-1B status?
Yes. USCIS ties your H-1B approval to the worksite locations listed in the LCA. Offshore platforms and rotating field assignments require your employer to post the LCA at each principal worksite and, in some cases, file amended petitions if your primary location changes. Clarify your expected work locations with HR before the I-129 is filed to avoid compliance issues.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect oil and gas job seekers?
If you're not currently in H-1B status and your prospective employer is cap-subject, you'll need to enter the USCIS annual lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date, so timing your job search accordingly matters. Some oil and gas employers, including universities and nonprofit research institutes conducting energy research, are cap-exempt and can file outside the lottery window.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new oil and gas employer mid-contract?
H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for your new worksite, and your job duties must still qualify as specialty occupation. If you're switching from one oil and gas company to another in the same role, portability typically applies cleanly.