OPT Field Operations Specialist Jobs
Field Operations Specialist roles involve on-the-ground coordination, logistics oversight, and cross-functional execution, making them a strong fit for OPT students with degrees in operations management, supply chain, or engineering. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to demonstrate measurable field impact, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree.
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Support daily operations within their respective area with a specific focus on account coverage and supporting new business opportunities within Stryker Sustainability Solutions, including new account implementations, collection expansion, administrative leave, PTO, sick time coverage, performs collection assessments and customer educational support.
Responsibilities
- Provides account coverage to ensure uninterrupted customer service and consistent collections. You will be collecting and visiting all areas of the hospital, including but not limited to, operating rooms, patient floors and patient rooms and Electrophysiology and Cath labs.
- Coordinates with Service Managers, Regional Service Supervisors, and Sales team for operations, planning, and administration.
- Provides Service Leadership with account-level information and feedback by utilizing collection assessments.
- Supports projects and continuous improvement initiatives with the Service Enablement Manager.
- Supports the implementation of new customer accounts and product line expansion.
- Ensures effective patient, surgical and vascular care collections as related to Stryker Sustainability Solutions.
- Responsible for documenting and maintaining Stryker Sustainability Solutions equipment, shipping items, and collection areas.
- Effectively builds and maintains relationships and trust in both new and existing accounts.
- Interacts with staff, OR personnel, Supply Chain, EVS, Sales Reps, O.R. Management, facility champions, Hospital Administration, and other Stryker employees, stakeholders and partners.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures put forth in the sales code of conduct and Stryker Employee Handbook.
- Communicates injuries, reportable occurrences, and performance related feedback.
- Onboarding and training support partner for new team members.
Physical Requirements
- Medium work: Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Pushing and/or pulling up to 60 pounds of force constantly, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds)
- Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to effectively use computer programs (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power BI and Power Point).
- Must be able to communicate telephonically.
- Must be able to use common office equipment (e.g. PC, Microsoft Office, Smart Phone, etc.).
Mental requirements
- Effectively and efficiently work in high stress and conflict situations.
- Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
- Work as an integral part of a team.
- Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers and internal partners.
- Must be able to analyze and resolve non-routine product issues using independent judgment.
- Ability to book and navigate overnight travel efficiently and effectively (flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.).
Skills/Experience required
- Sustainability Service background preferred.
- Basic knowledge of Stryker Sustainability Solutions products and programs.
- Excellent Leadership, Organization, and Analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional work ethic and attitude at all times.
- Respects patient confidentiality.
- Up to 80% overnight travel required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain needed credentials at all hospitals within assigned territory.
Education/training required
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a related field preferred.
Compensation
- $67,600 - $122,700 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Field Operations Specialist
Lead with your OPT authorization dates upfront
Field operations teams move fast and hate surprises. State your OPT start and end dates in your cover letter and early in interviews so hiring managers can plan onboarding and future sponsorship timelines without ambiguity.
Highlight hands-on coordination experience specifically
Field operations roles prioritize people who have managed vendors, coordinated site visits, or tracked logistics in real environments. Academic projects count if they involved cross-functional coordination, measurable deliverables, or on-site problem-solving under pressure.
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT. Check OFLC disclosure data to identify field operations employers with a proven track record of sponsoring international employees in similar roles.
Quantify field impact in your resume
Generic descriptions of responsibilities do not stand out. Instead, show what changed because of your work: routes optimized, downtime reduced, costs cut, or team coordination improved. Field operations managers hire based on outcomes, not titles.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility with your DSO early
If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a qualifying STEM field, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm this with your designated school official well before your standard OPT expires to avoid gaps in authorization.
Address work authorization on your application materials
Many field operations job postings require travel or irregular schedules. Clarify that your OPT authorization covers full-time, on-site work including travel assignments so recruiters do not incorrectly screen you out based on assumed restrictions.
Field Operations Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Field Operations Specialists?
Yes, F-1 OPT students can work as Field Operations Specialists as long as the role is directly related to their degree field. Operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, and logistics degrees commonly satisfy this requirement. You must begin working within your authorized OPT period, and the position must be paid, not volunteer.
Do Field Operations Specialist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree rather than the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, systems engineering, or operations research, and the employer is E-Verify enrolled, the role can support a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Field Operations Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters Field Operations Specialist roles by employers willing to sponsor international candidates. Searching general job boards surfaces listings without any visibility into sponsorship history, which wastes time. Migrate Mate focuses your search on employers where your work authorization is not a barrier.
What happens if my Field Operations Specialist role requires frequent travel during OPT?
Domestic travel for work is permitted on OPT without any special authorization. International travel is more complex. You can travel abroad but must re-enter the U.S. with a valid F-1 visa stamp, a current I-20 endorsed for travel by your DSO, and proof of employment. Confirm your visa stamp has not expired before departing.
Do Field Operations Specialist jobs typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer size and industry. Large logistics companies, utilities, and infrastructure firms with established legal departments are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than smaller regional operators. Roles with clear specialty occupation status, typically tied to an engineering or technical degree requirement, have stronger sponsorship cases than generalist coordinator positions.