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Trainer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as education, instructional design, or organizational development. Large employers in tech, healthcare, and financial services file LCAs regularly for training professionals, and the 85,000-cap H-1B applies to most private-sector roles.
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WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit an Operator Qualification (OQ) Trainer. The OQ Trainer supports the Company’s Operator Qualification (OQ) Program for pipeline and facilities work where client or regulatory requirements apply. Working with the OQ Manager, division and project leadership, evaluators, OQ providers, and field personnel, this position coordinates task qualification requirements, verifies records and status, supports audits, and helps ensure personnel are qualified for assigned covered tasks before performing them.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the OQ Manager in maintaining and implementing the Company OQ Program, procedures, task lists, evaluation requirements, and supporting records.
- Coordinate with project teams and clients to identify applicable OQ tasks and requirements for each project, including client-specific requirements and approved OQ-provider requirements.
- Track employee and subcontractor OQ status, expirations, task assignments, training, testing, and evaluations; communicate gaps to the appropriate supervisor before work is assigned.
- Coordinate task training, testing, and evaluations with authorized evaluators and trainers, ensuring required steps are completed and documented.
- Verify that evaluators follow Company procedures and applicable OQ-provider requirements; conduct or support field observations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate employee qualification records and ensure information submitted to OQ providers is complete, consistent, and timely.
- Prepare OQ status reports, qualification matrices, expiration reports, and other documentation for management, clients, and project teams.
- Assist the OQ Manager with internal reviews, client audits, and OQ-provider audits, including locating records and tracking corrective actions to completion.
- Visit project locations and communicate with client representatives, supervisors, and field personnel to resolve OQ documentation or compliance questions.
- Support project kick-offs and planning meetings by communicating applicable OQ requirements, qualification needs, and documentation expectations.
- Support pipeline and facilities projects according to the specific scope, client requirements, and Company procedures.
Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Two years of related experience in training, OQ administration, field operations, data entry, or HSE support; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Relevant experience in pipeline and facilities construction, Operator Qualification, HSE, or OSHA requirements is preferred. Role-specific credentials and authorizations must be maintained where required.
- Preferred experience with OQ processes and platforms/providers such as Veriforce, EWN, NCCER or other client-approved systems.
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to interpret task requirements, maintain qualification data, and organize audit-ready records.
- Knowledge of pipeline or construction field activities and applicable HSE requirements is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail; able to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with managers, supervisors, field personnel, clients, and vendors.
- Able to maintain confidential company and employee information and learn new software and data systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or able to develop proficiency.
- Able to travel to project sites as business needs require; the original combined position identified travel of approximately 50%–75% within the contiguous United States.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based either our Lafayette, LA or our The Woodlands, TX office. Travel to project sites is required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The OQ Trainer reports to the OQ Manager.
EEO Statement
WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ROLE
WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit an Operator Qualification (OQ) Trainer. The OQ Trainer supports the Company’s Operator Qualification (OQ) Program for pipeline and facilities work where client or regulatory requirements apply. Working with the OQ Manager, division and project leadership, evaluators, OQ providers, and field personnel, this position coordinates task qualification requirements, verifies records and status, supports audits, and helps ensure personnel are qualified for assigned covered tasks before performing them.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the OQ Manager in maintaining and implementing the Company OQ Program, procedures, task lists, evaluation requirements, and supporting records.
- Coordinate with project teams and clients to identify applicable OQ tasks and requirements for each project, including client-specific requirements and approved OQ-provider requirements.
- Track employee and subcontractor OQ status, expirations, task assignments, training, testing, and evaluations; communicate gaps to the appropriate supervisor before work is assigned.
- Coordinate task training, testing, and evaluations with authorized evaluators and trainers, ensuring required steps are completed and documented.
- Verify that evaluators follow Company procedures and applicable OQ-provider requirements; conduct or support field observations as assigned.
- Maintain accurate employee qualification records and ensure information submitted to OQ providers is complete, consistent, and timely.
- Prepare OQ status reports, qualification matrices, expiration reports, and other documentation for management, clients, and project teams.
- Assist the OQ Manager with internal reviews, client audits, and OQ-provider audits, including locating records and tracking corrective actions to completion.
- Visit project locations and communicate with client representatives, supervisors, and field personnel to resolve OQ documentation or compliance questions.
- Support project kick-offs and planning meetings by communicating applicable OQ requirements, qualification needs, and documentation expectations.
- Support pipeline and facilities projects according to the specific scope, client requirements, and Company procedures.
Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Two years of related experience in training, OQ administration, field operations, data entry, or HSE support; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Relevant experience in pipeline and facilities construction, Operator Qualification, HSE, or OSHA requirements is preferred. Role-specific credentials and authorizations must be maintained where required.
- Preferred experience with OQ processes and platforms/providers such as Veriforce, EWN, NCCER or other client-approved systems.
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to interpret task requirements, maintain qualification data, and organize audit-ready records.
- Knowledge of pipeline or construction field activities and applicable HSE requirements is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail; able to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with managers, supervisors, field personnel, clients, and vendors.
- Able to maintain confidential company and employee information and learn new software and data systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or able to develop proficiency.
- Able to travel to project sites as business needs require; the original combined position identified travel of approximately 50%–75% within the contiguous United States.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based either our Lafayette, LA or our The Woodlands, TX office. Travel to project sites is required.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The OQ Trainer reports to the OQ Manager.
EEO Statement
WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Match your degree to the role
H-1B approval for Trainer positions depends on a direct connection between your degree field and the training specialty. A degree in instructional design or human resources development ties more cleanly than a general business degree. Check O*NET to confirm how USCIS typically categorizes the role.
Search DOL LCA filings by occupation
Filter OFLC Wage Search results by SOC code 13-1151 (Training and Development Specialists) to find employers who have certified LCAs for Trainer roles. This shows you which companies have already cleared the DOL step, not just posted jobs.
Target STEM-adjacent training departments
Employers in software, life sciences, and engineering hire Trainers to onboard technical staff and run compliance programs. These departments sponsor H-1B more readily because they already have immigration counsel on retainer and active H-1B filing programs.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Trainer roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in training and development. You skip companies that list jobs without any sponsorship infrastructure and focus outreach on employers already in the OFLC system.
Request premium processing before your start date
If your offer letter has a firm start date, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, and premium processing cuts that to roughly 15 business days, protecting your onboarding timeline.
Clarify specialty occupation before accepting an offer
Ask the employer to confirm that the Trainer role is written as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree, not just a bachelor's in any field. USCIS has issued RFEs on training roles where the job description was too broad, so the posting language matters.
H-1B Visa Trainer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trainer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources development, or a subject-matter specialty. A Trainer role framed as requiring any bachelor's degree is more likely to receive an RFE. Employers strengthen the petition by writing job descriptions that tie the degree requirement to the specific training domain.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Trainer positions?
Large technology companies, hospital systems, financial services firms, and management consulting groups are the most consistent sponsors of H-1B Trainer roles. These employers run formal training departments and already have immigration infrastructure in place. You can browse Trainer jobs at verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with confirmed DOL LCA filing history in training and development occupations.
What SOC code does USCIS use for Trainer roles on the H-1B petition?
Most Trainer and Training Specialist positions are filed under SOC code 13-1151, which covers Training and Development Specialists. Your employer's attorney assigns the SOC code on the LCA before filing with DOL. If your role involves instructional design specifically, the attorney may use 27-1021 instead. The SOC code determines which prevailing wage level DOL certifies, so it directly affects your offered salary requirements.
Can an H-1B Trainer switch to a different employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current authorized period expires. The new role still needs to qualify as a specialty occupation, so the job description and degree requirement must hold up to USCIS review independently.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Trainer job seekers?
Most private-sector Trainer roles are subject to the 85,000-cap H-1B, which means your employer registers you in the annual lottery that USCIS runs each March. Selection is not guaranteed. If you're currently on OPT or STEM OPT, you can continue working during cap-gap if your employer files by June 30 and your registration was selected. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions can file outside the lottery.