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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Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on!
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial and management reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting processes for their designated Region.
Job Responsibilities
- Acts as primary accounting support to the operating locations within the Division.
- Participates in the timely and accurate preparation and/or review of all significant financial information provided to Division, Region and Corporate CEMEX management related to these sites. Duties include monthly closing, forecast updates, capital and operating budget preparation.
- Participates in financial benchmarking and other monthly performance analysis.
- Participates in special projects and ad-hoc report requests related to sales, purchasing, working capital, and operating expenses.
- Analyzes plant and division balance sheet accounts. Assists Division and plant managers with analysis and other support as requested.
- Other activities including journal entries, maintenance of product inventory values within SAP, and reviewing fixed asset transactions.
- Part of a high performance management team charged with maximizing EBIT, ROIC, FCF.
- Trains and assists Division personnel in utilizing CEMEX reporting systems to obtain key management information.
- Travel to business sites as needed is a requirement of this position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CMA or CFM designation or strong candidacy preferred.
- 2+ years of financial management experience. Industry experience helpful.
- Experience in financial analysis/special projects.
- Computer literate, in SAP and PC based applications. Strong Excel skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Current knowledge regarding the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting.
- Diplomacy and ability to function as a leader in a team environment are required.
- Able to prioritize task, work as a team member as well as individually.
Working Conditions
- Capable of working in an open concept office environment.
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
- Job involves sitting most of the time with walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes§ 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page.
EEO Statement - En Español
CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.
Company Overview
Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on!
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the financial and management reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting processes for their designated Region.
Job Responsibilities
- Acts as primary accounting support to the operating locations within the Division.
- Participates in the timely and accurate preparation and/or review of all significant financial information provided to Division, Region and Corporate CEMEX management related to these sites. Duties include monthly closing, forecast updates, capital and operating budget preparation.
- Participates in financial benchmarking and other monthly performance analysis.
- Participates in special projects and ad-hoc report requests related to sales, purchasing, working capital, and operating expenses.
- Analyzes plant and division balance sheet accounts. Assists Division and plant managers with analysis and other support as requested.
- Other activities including journal entries, maintenance of product inventory values within SAP, and reviewing fixed asset transactions.
- Part of a high performance management team charged with maximizing EBIT, ROIC, FCF.
- Trains and assists Division personnel in utilizing CEMEX reporting systems to obtain key management information.
- Travel to business sites as needed is a requirement of this position.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CMA or CFM designation or strong candidacy preferred.
- 2+ years of financial management experience. Industry experience helpful.
- Experience in financial analysis/special projects.
- Computer literate, in SAP and PC based applications. Strong Excel skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Current knowledge regarding the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting.
- Diplomacy and ability to function as a leader in a team environment are required.
- Able to prioritize task, work as a team member as well as individually.
Working Conditions
- Capable of working in an open concept office environment.
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
- Job involves sitting most of the time with walking or standing for brief periods of time.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors.
Legal Notices
CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.
CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.
CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.
Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes§ 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.
CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page.
EEO Statement - En Español
CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.
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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.