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Occupational therapy roles qualify as specialty occupations under OPT work authorization, meaning your position must directly relate to your degree in occupational therapy or a closely related field. Most OT jobs in hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation centers are strong OPT fits. Your standard OPT period runs 12 months, with STEM extension not applicable to OT degrees.
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Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy is seeking a technically proficient OT Systems Manager to provide advanced support and leadership across the organization’s Operational Technology (OT) application ecosystem. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise-level application management, data integration, ETL/API technologies, and cross-functional collaboration. The position will play a critical role in maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing a broad portfolio of applications supporting production, engineering, HSE, and field operations.
This position is on-site in Birmingham, Alabama.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support and Application Management:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and administration across 26 OT applications, including but not limited to ARIES, ARCGIS, WellView, Maximo.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues, ensuring high system reliability and timely resolution of incidents.
- Maintain and oversee integrations between enterprise systems, including those utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Snowflake.
- Execute and validate application upgrades, releases, patches, and major version deployments.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement long-term stability improvements.
- Support structured change management, testing coordination, and documentation of release activities.
- Collaborate effectively with cloud, infrastructure, and database teams to support hybrid on-premises and cloud-based application environments.
- Understanding of SOX requirements is helpful.
Data Integration, Engineering, and Automation:
- Design, maintain, and optimize Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines supporting ETL workflows, API integrations, recurring jobs, and system-to-system data movement.
- Utilize Snowflake to develop and refine data models, perform data transformations, enhance performance, and support operational analytics.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using SQL, Python, PowerShell, APIs, or equivalent technologies.
- Reverse-engineer existing integrations and solutions to document the current state and support modernization initiatives.
- Conduct independent research into historical tickets, documentation, and system logs to resolve recurring or systemic issues.
- Engineer solutions that eliminate manual processes, reduce failure points, and improve operational efficiency.
Architecture and Solution Design:
- Produce documentation, including data flow diagrams, system architecture models, swimlane diagrams, and configuration documentation.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
- Maintain detailed documentation for ADF pipelines, Snowflake objects, API integrations, and application-level configuration.
- Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert (SME) for OT application architecture, data strategy, and integration design.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to future-state solution architecture.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset, initiative, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Availability to provide after-hours support when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), including pipeline design, orchestration, parameterization, and monitoring.
- Understanding and use of Snowflake, including schema design, performance tuning, compute utilization, tasks, streams, and transformation workflows.
- Strong SQL expertise (T-SQL, PL/SQL) with demonstrated experience in stored procedures, triggers, database optimization, and ETL development.
- Strong understanding of API integration patterns and modern ETL practices.
- Experience with enterprise applications such as SharePoint Online, SQL Server and systems such as ESRI, ARIES, Maximo and WellView.
Travel Requirements
May be occasional travel depending on business needs. Visits to operational sites may be required to support application deployments, strengthen relationships with field personnel, and enhance understanding of operational workflows.
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to directly influence the performance and modernization of critical OT systems across a large, dynamic energy operation. The successful candidate will help shape the future state of application integrations, data pipelines, and automation strategy across the enterprise. This position offers high visibility, meaningful impact, and the ability to contribute to transformative initiatives within a technology-forward organization.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Overview:
Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (“DGOC”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diversified Energy Company PLC, a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “DEC”. Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation (DGOC) is an established owner and operator of producing conventional and unconventional natural gas & oil wells and midstream pipelines and compression stations concentrated in the Appalachian Basin in the United States. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, our field operations are located throughout the Appalachian Basin in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2021, Diversified announced our expansion into our Central Regional Focus Area, which includes producing areas within Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy is seeking a technically proficient OT Systems Manager to provide advanced support and leadership across the organization’s Operational Technology (OT) application ecosystem. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise-level application management, data integration, ETL/API technologies, and cross-functional collaboration. The position will play a critical role in maintaining, enhancing, and modernizing a broad portfolio of applications supporting production, engineering, HSE, and field operations.
This position is on-site in Birmingham, Alabama.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Support and Application Management:
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and administration across 26 OT applications, including but not limited to ARIES, ARCGIS, WellView, Maximo.
- Troubleshoot complex application issues, ensuring high system reliability and timely resolution of incidents.
- Maintain and oversee integrations between enterprise systems, including those utilizing Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Snowflake.
- Execute and validate application upgrades, releases, patches, and major version deployments.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement long-term stability improvements.
- Support structured change management, testing coordination, and documentation of release activities.
- Collaborate effectively with cloud, infrastructure, and database teams to support hybrid on-premises and cloud-based application environments.
- Understanding of SOX requirements is helpful.
Data Integration, Engineering, and Automation:
- Design, maintain, and optimize Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines supporting ETL workflows, API integrations, recurring jobs, and system-to-system data movement.
- Utilize Snowflake to develop and refine data models, perform data transformations, enhance performance, and support operational analytics.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using SQL, Python, PowerShell, APIs, or equivalent technologies.
- Reverse-engineer existing integrations and solutions to document the current state and support modernization initiatives.
- Conduct independent research into historical tickets, documentation, and system logs to resolve recurring or systemic issues.
- Engineer solutions that eliminate manual processes, reduce failure points, and improve operational efficiency.
Architecture and Solution Design:
- Produce documentation, including data flow diagrams, system architecture models, swimlane diagrams, and configuration documentation.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions.
- Maintain detailed documentation for ADF pipelines, Snowflake objects, API integrations, and application-level configuration.
- Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert (SME) for OT application architecture, data strategy, and integration design.
- Partner with business stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to future-state solution architecture.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset, initiative, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
- Availability to provide after-hours support when required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), including pipeline design, orchestration, parameterization, and monitoring.
- Understanding and use of Snowflake, including schema design, performance tuning, compute utilization, tasks, streams, and transformation workflows.
- Strong SQL expertise (T-SQL, PL/SQL) with demonstrated experience in stored procedures, triggers, database optimization, and ETL development.
- Strong understanding of API integration patterns and modern ETL practices.
- Experience with enterprise applications such as SharePoint Online, SQL Server and systems such as ESRI, ARIES, Maximo and WellView.
Travel Requirements
May be occasional travel depending on business needs. Visits to operational sites may be required to support application deployments, strengthen relationships with field personnel, and enhance understanding of operational workflows.
Why Join Us
This role provides the opportunity to directly influence the performance and modernization of critical OT systems across a large, dynamic energy operation. The successful candidate will help shape the future state of application integrations, data pipelines, and automation strategy across the enterprise. This position offers high visibility, meaningful impact, and the ability to contribute to transformative initiatives within a technology-forward organization.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in OT
Confirm your job aligns with your OT degree
Your OPT authorization requires a direct connection between your role and your degree field. A licensed OT position in any clinical or school setting satisfies this. Roles in healthcare administration or non-clinical support generally do not count toward valid OPT employment.
Track your OPT employment reporting obligations
You must report any new OT employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting work. Keep your SEVIS record current with your workplace address and supervisor contact. Unreported employment can trigger status violations even when the job itself is fully authorized.
Understand the 90-day unemployment limit
Standard OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment. If you're between OT contracts or waiting on state licensure to clear, that clock is running. Plan your job search and licensing timeline carefully so gaps don't accumulate and push you over the limit.
Secure your state OT license before your start date
Most states require a valid OT license before you can practice, and licensing timelines range from four to twelve weeks. Start your application immediately after graduation. A delayed license can push back your start date and eat into your authorized OPT period.
Target employers familiar with OPT authorization
Hospital systems, school districts, and large rehabilitation networks regularly hire international OT graduates and understand OPT work authorization. Smaller private practices may hesitate due to unfamiliarity. Prioritize employers with a track record of hiring international staff to reduce friction in the offer process.
Consider contract and per diem OT roles strategically
Contract OT positions can extend your runway while you pursue H-1B sponsorship or other long-term options. Ensure each contract role is formally reported to your DSO and directly tied to your OT degree. Multiple short contracts all count as valid OPT employment when properly documented.
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Do OT jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Occupational therapy degrees are not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so OT graduates are not eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your total OPT authorization is 12 months. Planning your visa transition, whether through H-1B, O-1, or another pathway, well before that deadline is essential.
Can I work as a travel OT on OPT?
Yes, travel OT assignments are valid OPT employment as long as each placement is a paid position directly tied to your occupational therapy degree. You must report every new employer and work location to your DSO within 10 days. Keep copies of all contracts and assignment details in case USCIS or your DSO requests documentation.
What happens to my OPT if my state license is delayed?
If your state OT license is delayed, you cannot legally practice in most states, but your OPT unemployment clock continues running. Days spent waiting for licensure without formal employment count against your 90-day limit. Some students bridge the gap with a temporary practice permit where available. Contact your DSO immediately if licensure delays are pushing your start date back significantly.
Where can I find OT jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship and work authorization compatibility. Searching there lets you focus on OT employers already open to international candidates, rather than manually screening out roles that require immediate H-1B sponsorship or permanent residency.
Can I work part-time as an OT on OPT?
Yes, part-time OT work qualifies under OPT as long as the role directly relates to your degree and you work at least 20 hours per week. Working fewer than 20 hours per week counts as unemployment under USCIS rules and accrues against your 90-day limit. Full-time employment is the safer option for preserving your authorized period.
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