STEM OPT Production Engineer Jobs
Production Engineer roles in manufacturing, process optimization, and industrial systems qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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INTRODUCTION
Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
We are seeking an Associate Production Engineer to join our Integrated Production Excellence team. This position will be located in Cameron, LA with travel to various sites, as needed.
This role will initially report to the SVP, Integrated Production Excellence and will be responsible for developing and progressing the Ready for Operations (RFO) schedule to transition the facility from EPC to the operations phase.
Post transition, the role will be responsible for closely working with key interface stakeholders to ensure that the safe and sustainable realization of facility production targets and other critical KPI’s are met.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of:
- a facility production forecasting model
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mass and energy balance models
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Support the development and maintenance of tools:
- to support production, environmental and compliance reporting
- to monitor production performance summaries and Key Performance Indicators for each processing Train
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for monitoring and ordering catalysts, chemicals and consumables needed to manage the facility
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Support the development and maintenance of loss accounting summaries to allow for identification and categorization of facility production losses
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Support the development of production engineering standards and procedures
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Coordinate with maintenance, gas supply, commercial operations and finance on facility operations and reporting
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Provide day to day troubleshooting support to operations
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Set CP Facility LNG Trains Production daily targets, define operating limits and engage with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to develop the Production Plan for the day.
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Build and maintain Real time, online, surveillance and monitoring models to optimize the Availability and Performance of the CP Facility LNG Liquefaction Trains
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Perform Analysis to detect deviations from Live Operating Envelope Limits and identify the actions required to safely and reliably maximize LNG rundown.
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Identify short-, medium- and long-term Availability and Reliability improvement initiatives to maximize LNG rundown using insights from Real time System and Physics-based/data-driven models.
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Identify Production risks that could impact Availability and Reliability and develop mitigation plans to address them
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Provide input to the weekly and monthly Production reviews and follow up on any actions required to improve the performance of the CP Facility LNG Trains
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Identify the CP Facility LNG Trains production loss events and engage with the relevant stakeholders (including but not limited to Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) to review, validate, report and manage production losses in a timely manner to maximize Availability and Reliability
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Lead or be part of EIRs (Engineering Investigation Requests) and MoCs (Management of Change) required to improve the CP Facility LNG Trains performance.
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Lead or be part of the CP Facility LNG Trains Production loss RCAs when required.
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Gather the required assumptions on LNG Trains performance and provide timely input to the Forecast and Annual Delivery Plan process.
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Support the Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA) process and provide all the required input and analysis as required
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Support the development of Integrated Production Excellence standards and procedures.
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Capture Lessons Learned from the CP Facility and provide input to other Venture Global LNG projects / sites as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process or Petroleum Engineering
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One (1) to four (4) years’ experience working as an Engineer in a process plant environment would be a plus
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Engineering graduates with a demonstrable passion to pursue a career in this discipline would also be considered
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Oil & Gas experience is required, with a strong preference in LNG applications, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable
Travel to various sites, as needed
Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Production Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Production Engineering roles typically map to CIP codes in engineering or manufacturing fields, but your specific degree title determines eligibility. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting any offer to avoid surprises at the extension filing stage.
Check E-Verify status before interviews
Ask your recruiter whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview, not after an offer. Employers who aren't enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, and most manufacturing operations large enough to hire production engineers already have it.
Use Migrate Mate to target verified employers
Filter your Production Engineer job search by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you spend time on companies that can actually hire you, not ones that will stall at HR compliance.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable outcomes
Production Engineer roles require a signed I-983 that ties your daily responsibilities to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Draft specific metrics, such as yield improvement targets or cycle time reductions, so the plan satisfies SEVP requirements and holds up to a compliance audit.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers
Before negotiating, look up the prevailing wage for Production Engineer in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. STEM OPT doesn't mandate prevailing wage the way H-1B visa does, but an offer below Level I signals that a future H-1B filing may face wage compliance problems.
Time your extension filing against your OPT end date
USCIS requires you to file the STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Production Engineer hiring cycles at manufacturers often run 60 to 90 days, so start your search early enough to have an offer and a signed I-983 well before that window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Production Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Production Engineer positions qualify if your degree was conferred in an eligible STEM field mapped to an approved CIP code, such as industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering. The job itself doesn't have to use the word 'engineer' in the title, but the role's core duties must be directly related to your degree field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
Does my Production Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer is not enrolled, you cannot work there on the STEM OPT extension, regardless of the role or your qualifications. Ask HR to confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing an offer letter. You can verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Production Engineer position?
Your I-983 must document how the Production Engineer role provides practical training related to your STEM degree. Include specific learning objectives tied to your job duties, such as optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing defect rates, or implementing quality control systems. Both you and your supervisor must sign it, and it must be in place before your STEM OPT extension is approved. USCIS may audit training plans, so vague descriptions won't hold up.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
The cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically if your employer files your H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you are selected in the lottery. Your status and employment authorization continue until October 1, when the H-1B takes effect. You don't need to take any additional action beyond maintaining your OPT status and ensuring your employer files on time.
How do I find Production Engineer jobs where employers are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Production Engineer roles filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring international students. Many manufacturing and industrial employers have E-Verify but don't advertise it in job postings, so filtering by verified enrollment saves time. You can also reference O*NET for the standard occupational profile to confirm your role aligns with the STEM OPT extension requirements.