Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California
California is a leading hub for chemicals and materials innovation, with employers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego actively hiring F-1 STEM OPT candidates. Companies like Dow, Olin Corporation, and specialty materials firms in Silicon Valley sponsor STEM OPT workers in roles ranging from process engineering to polymer research and quality assurance.
Find Chemicals & Materials JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 14+ Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California
See all Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California.
Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: Network Specialist /Technician
Department: Systems and Transformation
Reports to: Operations Service Manager
Compensation: Hourly starting range $20 - $40, Commensurate to skills and Experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch
Benefits:
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- Eight and a half paid holidays per year.
- Two paid flexible holidays per year.
- ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement or Health Insurance Reimbursement.
- 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k, 401k matching, and quarterly profit share.
Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001
Company Overview
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.
Position Description:
Maas Energy Works is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Specialist to join our Systems to assist build and maintain industrial IT networks. As a Network Specialist, you will play a role in maintaining and optimizing our company's network infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in computer networking to contribute to the success of our organization, and work with our incredible Systems department.
Responsibilities:
- Configuration, installation, and documentation of networked devices
- Drawings, IP Sheets, SOPs, physical and software labeling, cable labeling standards, hardware installation standards
- Device backup and disaster recovery
- Network rack installation best practices
- Crimp patch cable ends and cable management
- Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices
- Workstation remote monitoring and management experience
- Computer backup and disaster recovery
- Network management experience
- Troubleshoot point to point links
- Be able to remotely troubleshoot network connectivity issues
- Be able to remotely troubleshoot workstation issues such as connectivity or slowness
- Organization of installation and maintenance schedules, parts acquisition, and inventory management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network solutions.
- Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in computer networking.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications & Skills: The ideal candidate will have experience in the following
- Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field a plus but not required.
- Proven experience as a Network Specialist or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security software.
- Strong understanding of network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong Administrative skills
- Experience with Firewalls, switches, computers, and point to point radios
- Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices
- Must be proficient in English
Physical Demands Requirements:
Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel is required. This would require the ability to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.
Position Title: Network Specialist /Technician
Department: Systems and Transformation
Reports to: Operations Service Manager
Compensation: Hourly starting range $20 - $40, Commensurate to skills and Experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch
Benefits:
- Three weeks of paid vacation.
- Eight and a half paid holidays per year.
- Two paid flexible holidays per year.
- ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement or Health Insurance Reimbursement.
- 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including additional paid vacation, no-cost primary medical care membership, 401k, 401k matching, and quarterly profit share.
Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001
Company Overview
Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas powered renewable energy generation systems on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.
Position Description:
Maas Energy Works is seeking a skilled and dedicated Network Specialist to join our Systems to assist build and maintain industrial IT networks. As a Network Specialist, you will play a role in maintaining and optimizing our company's network infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a strong background in computer networking to contribute to the success of our organization, and work with our incredible Systems department.
Responsibilities:
- Configuration, installation, and documentation of networked devices
- Drawings, IP Sheets, SOPs, physical and software labeling, cable labeling standards, hardware installation standards
- Device backup and disaster recovery
- Network rack installation best practices
- Crimp patch cable ends and cable management
- Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices
- Workstation remote monitoring and management experience
- Computer backup and disaster recovery
- Network management experience
- Troubleshoot point to point links
- Be able to remotely troubleshoot network connectivity issues
- Be able to remotely troubleshoot workstation issues such as connectivity or slowness
- Organization of installation and maintenance schedules, parts acquisition, and inventory management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement network solutions.
- Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular network audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in computer networking.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications & Skills: The ideal candidate will have experience in the following
- Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field a plus but not required.
- Proven experience as a Network Specialist or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security software.
- Strong understanding of network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong Administrative skills
- Experience with Firewalls, switches, computers, and point to point radios
- Remote management and troubleshooting of computers and network devices
- Must be proficient in English
Physical Demands Requirements:
Work Environment
This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with some travel is required. This would require the ability to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.
STEM OPT Chemicals & Materials Job Roles in California
See all Chemicals & Materials STEM OPT Jobs in California
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Chemicals & Materials Jobs in CaliforniaChemicals & Materials STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which chemicals & materials companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in California?
California hosts a range of chemicals and materials employers with STEM OPT sponsorship histories, including large chemical producers, specialty coatings firms, semiconductor materials companies, and life sciences materials suppliers. Bay Area companies focused on advanced materials and clean chemistry, along with Southern California petrochemical and specialty chemical operations, have filed STEM OPT-related Labor Condition Applications. Checking OFLC Labor Condition Application disclosure data by employer is the most reliable way to verify past sponsorship activity.
Which cities in California have the most chemicals & materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose and Oakland, concentrates semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, and advanced coatings employers. Los Angeles and the surrounding Inland Empire host refining, specialty chemicals, and polymer manufacturing operations. San Diego has a strong cluster of materials science companies tied to biotech and defense. Sacramento and the Central Valley also have agricultural chemicals and water treatment employers that occasionally sponsor STEM OPT candidates.
What types of chemicals & materials roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship are those tied to a STEM-designated degree program and that involve a practical application of that coursework. In chemicals and materials, this includes process engineer, materials scientist, polymer chemist, quality control engineer, formulation scientist, R&D chemist, and environmental health and safety engineer positions. The specific STEM degree classification for the role must align with an approved STEM OPT occupation list maintained by USCIS and confirmed by your Designated School Official.
How do I find chemicals & materials F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by STEM OPT eligibility and industry, making it straightforward to identify California chemicals and materials employers with verified sponsorship activity. Rather than manually cross-referencing OFLC disclosure data, Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for relevant roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT authorization process in this sector.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in California's chemicals & materials sector?
California's strict environmental regulations under the California Air Resources Board and the Department of Toxic Substances Control mean that many chemicals and materials employers prioritize candidates with environmental compliance or green chemistry expertise, which can align well with STEM graduate backgrounds. Employers in California are also required to participate in E-Verify as a condition of STEM OPT authorization, and the state's dense university network, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, and UC San Diego, means recruiters are generally experienced with STEM OPT paperwork.