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Gas Plumber positions in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, which requires a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship. Host employers in residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing bring you on as a training host, not a direct visa sponsor.
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At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.
SUMMARY:
SAP is committed to accelerate AI adoption in the Oil, Gas & Energy Industry through close collaboration and co-innovation with the strong hub of leading Energy customers in Houston.
To this end, we are looking to temporarily strengthen our Houston team of Industry product managers with an internship to drive innovations across a broad range of SAP’s solution portfolio with a strong focus on business value, usability and automation by leveraging AI technologies and methodologies – e.g. via Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) with consortium customers.
THE ROLE:
During your internship, you will support the product management team with diverse responsibilities and tasks to drive innovations. A focus area will be to help adopt use of AI tools to accelerate daily product management tasks in Requirements Engineering, e.g. creating of mock-ups and user stories. A second focus is to help validate AI use cases and entire agents of agents of autonomous domains by quantifying the corresponding business value for customers and for SAP.
You will be working in a cross-functional team from SAP internal organizations (solution management, product management and development), partners and a consortium of customers who will be contributing to the full lifecycle starting from business requirements till user acceptance and implementation.
Your key activities will include:
- Understand SAP’s rich portfolio of AI tools available to accelerate Product Engineering from Discovery and Definition through Design and Delivery
- Evaluate which tools fit the daily needs of a product manager best and support the team in adopting them
- Ensure internal knowledge sharing in the context of AI
- Support internal and external messaging of agents, agents of agents and autonomous domains
- Prepare material and messaging to drive internal and external investment decisions for AI cases, focusing on qualitative and quantitative business value
- Support co-innovation with customers through consortia or individual FDE (forward deployed engineering) initiatives with required project-related activities, material and documentation
- Work closely with Development, AI experts and User Experience
- Support roll-out of the solutions by creating knowledge transfer and marketing material
YOUR PROFILE:
The successful candidate should fulfil the following requirements:
- Expertise with SAP’s processes for customer engagement and customer-facing projects as well as internal Product Engineering processes
- Knowledge in different technologies relevant to SAP customers: Machine Learning/ AI, SAP Joule, SAP S4HANA, SAP BTP, SAP BDC
- Understanding of overall SAP product portfolio and strategy
- Ability to align with internal and external stakeholders (Development, Consulting, co-innovation customers). Networking skills in a virtual, cross-cultural, international environment
- High commitment to quality, and to deliver results in a complex environment. High customer focus
- Academic and/or professional background in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
ABOUT THE TEAM:
The Oil, Gas & Energy team is responsible for the inbound and outbound product management of a solution portfolio for the Oil, Gas & Energy industry. We are a global team with colleagues based in the US and Europe.
Some of our current focus topics are market adoption of the S/4 HANA Cloud products, AI capabilities, AI agents and agents of agents and autonomous domains, and bring-to-market industry-specific innovations in close collaboration with customers and partners and defining new solutions to accelerate the transition to autonomous Industry domains.
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SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
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For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 0-USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to applicable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: www.SAPNorthAmericaBenefits.com.
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Requisition ID: 452011 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Gas Plumber
Verify your credentials translate correctly
Gas plumbing licensing varies by state, and your foreign qualifications won't automatically satisfy U.S. requirements. Document your trade certifications, apprenticeship hours, and any gas-fitting licenses in English before approaching host employers or designated sponsors.
Build a structured training plan early
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT require a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Outline specific gas systems, code compliance procedures, and safety protocols you'll work on, organized by month, not as a vague job description.
Target commercial and industrial plumbing contractors
Residential plumbing shops rarely have the administrative infrastructure to act as J-1 host employers. Focus your search on mid-size commercial or industrial mechanical contractors with dedicated HR staff who can coordinate with a designated sponsor organization on training plan compliance.
Search for J-1-aligned roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. plumbing and gas systems roles by employers who have a history of hosting international workers. This narrows your outreach to host employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements.
Confirm the home residency requirement upfront
The J-1 Trainee category may carry a two-year home residency requirement if your program is government-funded or your home country designates your occupation as in shortage. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before accepting a host employer offer, as it affects future visa options.
Align your offer letter with OFLC wage standards
Before your designated sponsor finalizes the DS-2019, confirm your offered compensation meets prevailing wage levels for gas plumbers in that metropolitan area. Cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search or O*NET occupation data to avoid a training plan rejection during sponsor review.
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Find Gas Plumber JobsGas Plumber J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a gas plumber role?
Gas plumbers typically fit the J-1 Trainee category if you hold a relevant foreign degree or at least one year of post-secondary education combined with one year of work experience in gas or plumbing systems. Current students completing a vocational or trade program may qualify under the J-1 Intern category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different maximum program durations and eligibility requirements set by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a gas plumber?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 form and acts as your official visa sponsor, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer program compliance, monitor your training, and are responsible to the State Department. The plumbing or mechanical contracting company where you work is the host employer, a separate role with separate obligations, and cannot sponsor the J-1 visa directly.
How do I find U.S. gas plumbing employers open to J-1 trainees?
Most gas plumbing contractors don't advertise J-1 hosting opportunities publicly, so direct outreach is often necessary. Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. employers in the plumbing and mechanical trades with a track record of hosting international workers, which reduces the time you spend cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the DS-2019 and training plan process.
Can I work on live gas systems during a J-1 training program?
Yes, hands-on work on gas systems is the core purpose of the Trainee program, provided the activities align with the approved Training or Internship Placement Plan and comply with state licensing rules. Some states require a licensed gas fitter or plumber to directly supervise unlicensed individuals, regardless of visa status. Confirm your host employer's supervision structure with your designated sponsor before your program begins to avoid compliance issues.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to gas plumbers?
It may, depending on your home country and funding source. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) applies if your J-1 program is funded by your home or U.S. government, or if your home country has designated your occupation as in short supply. Gas plumbing skills are listed on some countries' shortage occupation lists, triggering the requirement. Ask your designated sponsor to confirm your situation before signing a host employer offer, since this restriction affects H-1B and green card eligibility later.
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