Chemicals & Materials OPT Jobs in Texas
Chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated along the Gulf Coast, where companies like LyondellBasell, Celanese, and Huntsman operate major facilities in Houston, Baytown, and Pasadena. Texas produces more chemicals than any other U.S. state, making it one of the most active markets for OPT-eligible graduates in chemical engineering, materials science, and process engineering.
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At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In your future role as a Logistics Specialist II, you will:
- Completion of the daily modal logistics activities including shipment planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting for assigned respective mode of transport in alignment with cost and service target. Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring for domestic road transportation according to defined processes and targets.
- Conduct transportation planning activities including capacity planning, shipment and fleet planning, carrier selection, routing, scheduling, tendering, and load building.
- Complete shipping documentation and coordinate with site logistics to execute shipments and gather necessary documentation.
- Monitor shipments and resolve exceptions as they arise.
- Track and monitor logistics provider, customer, and organization logistics KPIs and cost performance.
- Support freight cost payment, management, and invoicing.
- Maintain relationships with logistics providers and support Road Logistics Supervisor in conducting carrier performance reviews.
- Identify frequency and cause of service failures and work with Road Logistics to develop plans to identify solutions.
- Support acquisition of road transport capacity including spot booking.
- Support process improvement efforts as directed by the Road Logistics Supervisor.
- Lead model Nouryon Values to always include driving code of conduct compliance.
- Dependent on the volume of shipments, the Logistics Specialist may be assigned tasks to support other modes than the assigned main mode as well.
- Travel as needed to visit Nouryon sites, and carrier terminals.
- Possess considerable knowledge of INCOTERMS, documentation and cross border transportation requirements.
- Willing to work after-hours to support 24-7 sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We believe you are:
- Experienced in analysis utilizing multiple software’s such as Excel/PowerBI/Tableau.
- Able to use data to support decision making and develop solutions to present to leaders.
- Outstanding in communication skills and ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization, including global team members and third parties.
- Able to support process improvement initiatives while balancing daily responsibilities.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We believe you bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field from 4-year accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain.
- Experience with chemical companies is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge in performing logistics activities.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution.
- Experience with carrier relationship management and performance evaluations.
- Strong understanding of the domestic road transport market.
- Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word).
- Experience with Export Declaration is a plus.
LOCATION
Houston, Texas, United States
CLOSING DATE
Open until further notice
VACANCY NUMBER
N0014699
ORGANIZATION
Continent: North America
Country: United States
State/Region/Province: Texas
Site: Houston
JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Job area: Logistics and Supply Chain
Hierarchy level: Professional/Experienced/Specialist
Full time/part time: Fulltime
Contract type: Permanent
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application! We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new talent through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!
ABOUT NOURYON
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
INTRODUCTION
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In your future role as a Logistics Specialist II, you will:
- Completion of the daily modal logistics activities including shipment planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting for assigned respective mode of transport in alignment with cost and service target. Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring for domestic road transportation according to defined processes and targets.
- Conduct transportation planning activities including capacity planning, shipment and fleet planning, carrier selection, routing, scheduling, tendering, and load building.
- Complete shipping documentation and coordinate with site logistics to execute shipments and gather necessary documentation.
- Monitor shipments and resolve exceptions as they arise.
- Track and monitor logistics provider, customer, and organization logistics KPIs and cost performance.
- Support freight cost payment, management, and invoicing.
- Maintain relationships with logistics providers and support Road Logistics Supervisor in conducting carrier performance reviews.
- Identify frequency and cause of service failures and work with Road Logistics to develop plans to identify solutions.
- Support acquisition of road transport capacity including spot booking.
- Support process improvement efforts as directed by the Road Logistics Supervisor.
- Lead model Nouryon Values to always include driving code of conduct compliance.
- Dependent on the volume of shipments, the Logistics Specialist may be assigned tasks to support other modes than the assigned main mode as well.
- Travel as needed to visit Nouryon sites, and carrier terminals.
- Possess considerable knowledge of INCOTERMS, documentation and cross border transportation requirements.
- Willing to work after-hours to support 24-7 sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We believe you are:
- Experienced in analysis utilizing multiple software’s such as Excel/PowerBI/Tableau.
- Able to use data to support decision making and develop solutions to present to leaders.
- Outstanding in communication skills and ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization, including global team members and third parties.
- Able to support process improvement initiatives while balancing daily responsibilities.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We believe you bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field from 4-year accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain.
- Experience with chemical companies is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge in performing logistics activities.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution.
- Experience with carrier relationship management and performance evaluations.
- Strong understanding of the domestic road transport market.
- Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word).
- Experience with Export Declaration is a plus.
LOCATION
Houston, Texas, United States
CLOSING DATE
Open until further notice
VACANCY NUMBER
N0014699
ORGANIZATION
Continent: North America
Country: United States
State/Region/Province: Texas
Site: Houston
JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Job area: Logistics and Supply Chain
Hierarchy level: Professional/Experienced/Specialist
Full time/part time: Fulltime
Contract type: Permanent
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/
We look forward to receiving your application! We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new talent through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!
ABOUT NOURYON
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Search Chemicals & Materials Jobs in TexasChemicals & Materials OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which chemicals and materials companies sponsor F-1 OPT in Texas?
Major employers with a documented history of hiring OPT workers in Texas chemicals and materials include LyondellBasell, Celanese, Huntsman Corporation, Eastman Chemical, and ExxonMobil Chemical. BASF and Dow also maintain significant Texas operations. These companies regularly hire chemical engineers, materials scientists, and process engineers on OPT authorization, particularly at Gulf Coast facilities.
Which cities in Texas have the most chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Houston and its surrounding industrial corridor, including Baytown, Pasadena, and Texas City, account for the largest share of chemicals and materials OPT roles in the state. The Houston Ship Channel hosts one of the world's largest petrochemical complexes. Corpus Christi and Beaumont also have active refining and specialty chemicals operations with OPT-eligible openings.
What types of chemicals and materials roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include process engineer, chemical engineer, materials engineer, quality control chemist, R&D scientist, polymer scientist, and environmental health and safety engineer. These positions typically require a bachelor's or graduate degree directly related to the work performed, which aligns well with F-1 OPT's requirement that employment be in a field directly related to your degree program.
How do I find chemicals and materials F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search for chemicals and materials roles in Texas that are open to F-1 OPT candidates without sifting through postings that don't apply to your situation. Filtering by location within Texas, such as Houston or Corpus Christi, helps narrow results to the Gulf Coast corridor where most OPT-eligible chemicals roles are posted.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in the chemicals and materials industry?
Texas chemicals employers, especially those operating near the Gulf Coast, frequently require site access clearances and background checks tied to Department of Homeland Security chemical facility security regulations. Some facilities designated as high-risk under federal law restrict access for certain visa categories, so it is worth confirming site eligibility with a prospective employer before accepting an offer. STEM OPT extension eligibility also depends on your degree field aligning precisely with the posted role.