Technology OPT Jobs in Minnesota
F-1 OPT technology jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, where companies like Best Buy, Target, UnitedHealth Group, and a growing cluster of fintech and health tech startups actively hire international students. Minnesota's technology sector spans software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity, with employers across Minneapolis and St. Paul familiar with OPT authorization.
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Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Pipeline Operator to join our team at our facility in Cottage Grove, MN. As a Pipeline Operator you will be responsible to ensure our pipeline facilities are maintained in a state of operational readiness. This role also has record keeping requirements, computer-oriented tasks, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. Pipeline Operators are responsible for launching, receiving, loading, and unloading of pipeline inspection tools.
Pipeline Operators also input computer data in various programs and are assigned duties through a work management system. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support the team as you manage small projects.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Bonus eligible!
- Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Potential Tuition Reimbursement
- (3) weeks' vacation to start
- All necessary PPE is provided by the company
- A company vehicle for you to commute from home to work.
Our Team
Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company; we are privately owned, we have 9/80 work schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!
What You Will Do
- Perform equipment maintenance and ensure operational readiness of pipeline facilities
- Launch, receive, load, and unload pipeline inspection tools
- Input data and complete tasks in various computer systems and a work management system
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Support small project execution and team collaboration
- Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed
- Travel occasionally for training, meetings, or short-term support at other locations
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems (e.g., pumps, valves, circuits)
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving equipment or system issues
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to comply with the physical requirements of the position (See below)
- Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time during the day with up to 10% of the time being overnight stays to support the business.
- Willing and able to reside within an approximate 45-minute drive of the facility in Cottage Grove, MN
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance; to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Ability and willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
- Is able to respond to audio alarms or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
- Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
- Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
What Will Put You Ahead
- A two-year technical or mechanical degree
- At least two years of construction/maintenance experience in a bulk storage terminal
- Previous work experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation
- 1-2 years of Electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting experience
- One year of experience in petroleum or chemical industry
For this role, we anticipate paying $30-40 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
Your Job
Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Pipeline Operator to join our team at our facility in Cottage Grove, MN. As a Pipeline Operator you will be responsible to ensure our pipeline facilities are maintained in a state of operational readiness. This role also has record keeping requirements, computer-oriented tasks, and the maintenance of the equipment in the facility. Pipeline Operators are responsible for launching, receiving, loading, and unloading of pipeline inspection tools.
Pipeline Operators also input computer data in various programs and are assigned duties through a work management system. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to support the team as you manage small projects.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Bonus eligible!
- Automatic 401K company contribution and competitive match program
- Excellent Health benefits
- Potential Tuition Reimbursement
- (3) weeks' vacation to start
- All necessary PPE is provided by the company
- A company vehicle for you to commute from home to work.
Our Team
Flint Hills Resources is a different kind of company; we are privately owned, we have 9/80 work schedule, and our compensation philosophy is based on the value you create. Come realize your full potential and join our team!
What You Will Do
- Perform equipment maintenance and ensure operational readiness of pipeline facilities
- Launch, receive, load, and unload pipeline inspection tools
- Input data and complete tasks in various computer systems and a work management system
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Support small project execution and team collaboration
- Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed
- Travel occasionally for training, meetings, or short-term support at other locations
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Basic knowledge and hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems (e.g., pumps, valves, circuits)
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience with troubleshooting and resolving equipment or system issues
- A valid driver's license
- Ability to comply with the physical requirements of the position (See below)
- Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time during the day with up to 10% of the time being overnight stays to support the business.
- Willing and able to reside within an approximate 45-minute drive of the facility in Cottage Grove, MN
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, bend, twist, climb, and balance; to occasionally sit, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Ability and willingness to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (for example: hard hat, safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, respirator, safety work boots, etc. as required)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
- Is able to respond to audio alarms or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
- Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers
- Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts, work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and outdoor weather conditions, work in high, precarious places and work around fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
What Will Put You Ahead
- A two-year technical or mechanical degree
- At least two years of construction/maintenance experience in a bulk storage terminal
- Previous work experience in a bulk storage terminal and/or pipeline operation
- 1-2 years of Electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting experience
- One year of experience in petroleum or chemical industry
For this role, we anticipate paying $30-40 per hour. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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Search Technology Jobs in MinnesotaTechnology OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies in Minnesota sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Several large Minnesota employers have established records of hiring F-1 OPT workers in technology roles, including UnitedHealth Group, Best Buy, Target, 3M, and Medtronic. Beyond these established names, the Twin Cities supports a growing number of health tech and fintech companies that regularly onboard international students during their OPT period. Sponsorship practices vary by company and role, so verifying directly with each employer is important.
Which cities in Minnesota have the most technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Minneapolis and St. Paul together form the primary technology hiring market in Minnesota, accounting for the large majority of OPT-eligible roles in the state. Minneapolis in particular hosts corporate headquarters for major employers and a dense startup ecosystem. Suburban areas including Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Bloomington also have significant technology employer presences, particularly in healthcare IT and enterprise software.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Minnesota?
Roles that are directly related to a STEM field of study qualify for standard 12-month OPT, while software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and computer systems analysis positions often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Minnesota employers in healthcare IT, financial technology, and enterprise software commonly hire for these positions. The role must be paid and directly tied to your degree program to count toward OPT authorization.
How do I find technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Minnesota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for visa-friendly roles, and you can filter directly for F-1 OPT technology jobs in Minnesota to see verified sponsorship opportunities. Beyond using Migrate Mate, connecting with career services at the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State University, Mankato can surface employer relationships specific to international students. Targeting companies with existing OPT hire histories improves your chances meaningfully.
Are there any Minnesota-specific considerations for F-1 OPT technology sponsorship?
Minnesota's technology sector has a strong concentration in health IT and medical devices, meaning many OPT roles may involve HIPAA-regulated environments or require background checks that can take additional time. International students at University of Minnesota campuses benefit from a well-resourced international student office familiar with OPT timelines. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, which meaningfully expands your authorization window with Minnesota employers.