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Production Control Clerk jobs on OPT involve coordinating production schedules, tracking inventory, and maintaining workflow documentation in manufacturing or logistics environments. These roles typically fall under NAICS codes that qualify for STEM OPT extension if your degree is in supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering. Most employers file DSP-5 forms routinely.
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The Louisiana Maritime Academy (LMA) at Nicholls State University will start in the Fall of 2028, initially offering a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation designed to prepare graduates for the unlimited tonnage third mate merchant mariner credential (MMC). The academic core includes Coast Guard approved maritime courses in addition to fulfilling the general education requirements of Nicholls State University for the Bachelor of Science degree. The position serves as liaison to maritime regulatory agencies and industry partners, processes federal credential and Merchant Mariner Credential applications for all students of LMA, and administers documentation related to Sea Project and the U.S. maritime industry.
Position Details
Position Title STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist
Position Number 500264
Salary Range $59,000-$66,000
Position Type Unclassified Staff
Department Office of the President
Job Duties
General Statement of Duties:
The LMA STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist will serve as liaison to maritime regulatory agencies and industry partners, processes federal credential and Merchant Mariner Credential applications for all LMA students, and administers documentation related to Sea Projects, sea service and the U.S. maritime industry.
Government and Industry Liaison – 50%
- Serves as liaison to MARAD, the USCG National Maritime Center (USCG NMC), and other applicable USCG Divisions in order to remain current with respect to applicable laws, USCG polices, and international treaties which apply to merchant mariner credentialing; continuously seeks ways to improve the Academy's credentialing processes and ensure a positive rapport with: MARAD, USCG, and NMC.
- Serves as liaison with Offshore, Towing and Ocean shipping companies, arranging for berths on designated vessels, arranging time and place to board, and providing required information on each cadet.
- Obtains commercial berths for cadet sea projects, as well as, completes all logistics for cadets assigned sea projects.
- Academy representative on USCG and MARAD working groups and required to maintain a working relationship with other maritime academy STCW Clerk/ Sea Project staff.
- Coordinates all interactions with the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command including all logistics for annual recruiting visits.
- Required to attend annual STCW Coordinator meeting at USCG National Maritime Center.
- Maintain contact with USCG through the credentialing process.
- Represent the Maritime Academy at local and national events to establish and strengthen relationships.
Regulatory Approval & Compliance – 40%
- Processes all cadet applications for USCG merchant mariner credentials and USCG medical certificates, make arrangements for the USCG license exams for senior cadets.
- Ensures proper documentation is supplied by each cadet per individual company requirements such as physicals, drug tests, immunizations and applications. Oversees all logistical requirements for cadet sea projects. Manage Sea Project homework submission, scans and performs data entry of all documentation (federal documents - TWIC, USCG, Merchant Mariner Credential and USCG health certificate).
- Ensures all requirements are met prior to issuance of a Merchant Mariner Credential with an officer endorsement (degree audit, no holds, flashing light, etc.).
- Ensures proper documentation is supplied for each cadet per academy requirements such as registration, insurance coverage, homework assignments plus discharges, letters of recommendation and officer evaluations when cadets return from ships.
Instructional Quality & Program Assessment – 10%
- Maintain cadet files in accordance with USCG requirements and ensure they are audit ready.
- Works closely with the Registrar regarding documentation of USCG and academic graduation requirements. Specifically ensuring new students obtain USCG documents and have internships on commercial vessels.
- Responsible for ensuring that all cadet internships are with companies that meet U.S. Maritime Administration and LMA Sexual Assault/ Sexual Harassment (SA / SH) policy requirements, and that cadets complete required SA/ SH training prior to departing for an internship on a commercial vessel.
- May supervise supplemental and student employees as needed.
Minimum Experience Required
- Between 1-2 years of related maritime experience (Required)
- Two years of administrative experience (Required)
- Two years of experience with legal guidelines and policy compliance (Required)
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the Merchant Marine Industry (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of STCW requirements, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and credentialing standards relevant to maritime training.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Not Required)
Preferred Licenses
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card obtained in the first 6 months of employment (Required)
- Notary Public (Not Required)
- Ability to maintain a database (Required)
- Ability to maintain individual files for each cadet that are subject to audit (Required)
Employment Year Fiscal Year
Employment Basis Full-time
Posting Date 09/14/2026
Closing Date 10/13/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
Optional Documents
- Other Document
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu.
Purpose:
The Louisiana Maritime Academy (LMA) at Nicholls State University will start in the Fall of 2028, initially offering a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation designed to prepare graduates for the unlimited tonnage third mate merchant mariner credential (MMC). The academic core includes Coast Guard approved maritime courses in addition to fulfilling the general education requirements of Nicholls State University for the Bachelor of Science degree. The position serves as liaison to maritime regulatory agencies and industry partners, processes federal credential and Merchant Mariner Credential applications for all students of LMA, and administers documentation related to Sea Project and the U.S. maritime industry.
Position Details
Position Title STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist
Position Number 500264
Salary Range $59,000-$66,000
Position Type Unclassified Staff
Department Office of the President
Job Duties
General Statement of Duties:
The LMA STCW Clerk and Sea Project Specialist will serve as liaison to maritime regulatory agencies and industry partners, processes federal credential and Merchant Mariner Credential applications for all LMA students, and administers documentation related to Sea Projects, sea service and the U.S. maritime industry.
Government and Industry Liaison – 50%
- Serves as liaison to MARAD, the USCG National Maritime Center (USCG NMC), and other applicable USCG Divisions in order to remain current with respect to applicable laws, USCG polices, and international treaties which apply to merchant mariner credentialing; continuously seeks ways to improve the Academy's credentialing processes and ensure a positive rapport with: MARAD, USCG, and NMC.
- Serves as liaison with Offshore, Towing and Ocean shipping companies, arranging for berths on designated vessels, arranging time and place to board, and providing required information on each cadet.
- Obtains commercial berths for cadet sea projects, as well as, completes all logistics for cadets assigned sea projects.
- Academy representative on USCG and MARAD working groups and required to maintain a working relationship with other maritime academy STCW Clerk/ Sea Project staff.
- Coordinates all interactions with the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command including all logistics for annual recruiting visits.
- Required to attend annual STCW Coordinator meeting at USCG National Maritime Center.
- Maintain contact with USCG through the credentialing process.
- Represent the Maritime Academy at local and national events to establish and strengthen relationships.
Regulatory Approval & Compliance – 40%
- Processes all cadet applications for USCG merchant mariner credentials and USCG medical certificates, make arrangements for the USCG license exams for senior cadets.
- Ensures proper documentation is supplied by each cadet per individual company requirements such as physicals, drug tests, immunizations and applications. Oversees all logistical requirements for cadet sea projects. Manage Sea Project homework submission, scans and performs data entry of all documentation (federal documents - TWIC, USCG, Merchant Mariner Credential and USCG health certificate).
- Ensures all requirements are met prior to issuance of a Merchant Mariner Credential with an officer endorsement (degree audit, no holds, flashing light, etc.).
- Ensures proper documentation is supplied for each cadet per academy requirements such as registration, insurance coverage, homework assignments plus discharges, letters of recommendation and officer evaluations when cadets return from ships.
Instructional Quality & Program Assessment – 10%
- Maintain cadet files in accordance with USCG requirements and ensure they are audit ready.
- Works closely with the Registrar regarding documentation of USCG and academic graduation requirements. Specifically ensuring new students obtain USCG documents and have internships on commercial vessels.
- Responsible for ensuring that all cadet internships are with companies that meet U.S. Maritime Administration and LMA Sexual Assault/ Sexual Harassment (SA / SH) policy requirements, and that cadets complete required SA/ SH training prior to departing for an internship on a commercial vessel.
- May supervise supplemental and student employees as needed.
Minimum Experience Required
- Between 1-2 years of related maritime experience (Required)
- Two years of administrative experience (Required)
- Two years of experience with legal guidelines and policy compliance (Required)
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of the Merchant Marine Industry (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of STCW requirements, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and credentialing standards relevant to maritime training.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Not Required)
Preferred Licenses
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card obtained in the first 6 months of employment (Required)
- Notary Public (Not Required)
- Ability to maintain a database (Required)
- Ability to maintain individual files for each cadet that are subject to audit (Required)
Employment Year Fiscal Year
Employment Basis Full-time
Posting Date 09/14/2026
Closing Date 10/13/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Copy of Transcript
Optional Documents
- Other Document
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Production Control Clerk
Verify your degree ties to the role
Production Control Clerk positions qualify for STEM OPT only if your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or operations research. Confirm the connection before applying so your DSO can authorize the extension without delays.
Target manufacturing and logistics employers
Large manufacturers, aerospace contractors, and third-party logistics firms hire Production Control Clerks regularly and have established OPT onboarding processes. Smaller shops may not, so prioritize employers with existing international student hiring experience.
Emphasize ERP and inventory system experience
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems makes you a stronger candidate. Employers in production control environments value technical proficiency, and it signals you can contribute immediately without a long ramp-up period.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Production control roles often require background checks and system access provisioning before day one. Starting your job search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins gives you enough runway to clear onboarding requirements.
Clarify your work authorization upfront
When reaching out to hiring managers, briefly explain your OPT status and authorization period. Many employers in manufacturing are unfamiliar with OPT but willing to hire once they understand there is no petition filing required from them during initial OPT.
Use Migrate Mate to filter OPT-friendly roles
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Production Control Clerk OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Production Control Clerk on OPT?
Yes, as long as your work is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations management, or a related field, a Production Control Clerk role typically qualifies. Your DSO at your university must authorize your OPT before you begin working, and the job must align with your degree field.
Does a Production Control Clerk job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It can, but qualification depends on two things: your degree must be on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Degrees in industrial engineering, supply chain management, and operations research typically qualify. Your employer also needs to sign a formal training plan with your school before USCIS approves the 24-month extension.
What happens if my OPT expires before I find a Production Control Clerk job?
If your post-completion OPT expires without employment, you enter a 60-day grace period. You cannot work during this period, but you can use the time to find a job, change your immigration status, or prepare to depart the U.S. Migrate Mate filters production control roles by OPT-friendly employers, which can help you secure an offer before your authorization window closes.
Do Production Control Clerk employers need to file any paperwork to hire me on OPT?
For initial 12-month OPT, employers do not file any petitions with USCIS. You present your EAD card and your employer completes standard Form I-9 employment verification. For STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign a Form I-983 training plan, which your school submits as part of the extension application.
What documents do I need to start a Production Control Clerk job on OPT?
You need your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card showing your authorized period of employment, your valid F-1 visa, your current I-20 with OPT authorization endorsed by your DSO, and your passport. Bring originals on your first day for I-9 verification. Some manufacturing employers also require a background check, so have your employment history and identification ready in advance.