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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Alvarez & Marsal’s Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top line growth and bottom-line expense management. We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiencies, and maintain a competitive advantage. We deliver operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value. Our lean, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. We encourage our professionals to live our values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity daily, and embrace enriching and diverse experiences with clients and colleagues.
A&M is a firm that values results-oriented leadership and strong people skills. We put a premium on individuals with the right experience who can deliver the most value. Additionally, we provide frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility and always support employees in professional development. At A&M, you will work alongside world-class consultants and former industry executives to deliver gold standard work for our clients. A successful candidate will enjoy an environment that emphasizes entrepreneurship and minimal hierarchy and bureaucracy.
How you will contribute
As we continue to expand, A&M Energy is seeking Directors with experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically in the Offshore, Midstream and/or Downstream space. These Directors will support our private equity and corporate clients, leading and delivering high-stake projects across the following types of projects:
- Strategy & Portfolio Management: Portfolio Strategy; Strategy Deployment; Capital Planning & Allocation; Value Chain Optimization; Risk Management
- Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve-Out Assessment; Transaction Planning and Execution; Synergy Assessment and Capture; Integration Planning and Execution; Carve-out
- Operational Improvement: Production Management; Capital Efficiency Improvement; Rapid Cost Takeout; End-to-End Process Innovation; Execution Efficiency; Supply Chain Optimization; Turnaround & Maintenance Execution
- Commercial, Pricing, Marketing: Market Assessment and Due Diligence; Value/Price Realization; Segmentation & Pricing; Commercial Modeling
- Organization & Culture: Culture; Operating Model and Org Design; Lean Improvement; Change Management
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or contribute to projects in the areas listed above for private equity and corporate clients in the Oil & Gas sectors
- Lead multiple workstreams or entire smaller scale engagements
- Set the direction for planning and scoping of work on engagements
- Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches
- Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
- Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables
- Effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities
- Structure complex problems, develop strategic frameworks, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Build client-ready slides and presentations that tell a compelling and data-backed story
- Interface directly with client stakeholders, including investment professionals and corporate executives
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, sector experts, and clients to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, thought leadership, and client relationship building
Required Skillset:
- Proven experience in management consulting with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational improvement, and/or capital efficiencies
- An appetite and the ability to work on a wide array of complex, high-value Energy projects at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology
- Familiarity or knowledge across the Oil & Gas value chain, specifically in Offshore, Midstream and/or Downstream space
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, insightful frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with strong slide writing and storytelling capabilities
- Deep knowledge of or experience working in the Oil & Gas industry
- Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, research databases, AI and modeling
- MBA is a plus
- Exposure to private equity clients and large corporate clients is a strong advantage
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
- Comfortable with travel (domestic and international)
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, private equity, or corporate roles with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational excellence, and/or capital efficiencies
- Demonstrated experience in the Oil & Gas industry, either through consulting engagements or in-house roles
- Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop market frameworks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Strong slide-writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to build client-ready deliverables and communicate complex ideas clearly
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with market research databases and financial modeling is a plus
- Client-facing experience required; ability to present to and engage with senior stakeholders effectively
- Proven track record of managing client engagements, owning deliverables, leading client communication, and contributing to business development (e.g., proposals, relationship building)
- MBA preferred but not required
- Entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
The salary range is $150,000-$210,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Alvarez & Marsal’s Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top line growth and bottom-line expense management. We partner with our clients to identify opportunities, enhance efficiencies, and maintain a competitive advantage. We deliver operational, consulting, and industry expertise to management and investors seeking to accelerate performance, overcome challenges and maximize value. Our lean, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients. We encourage our professionals to live our values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity daily, and embrace enriching and diverse experiences with clients and colleagues.
A&M is a firm that values results-oriented leadership and strong people skills. We put a premium on individuals with the right experience who can deliver the most value. Additionally, we provide frequent opportunities to take on greater responsibility and always support employees in professional development. At A&M, you will work alongside world-class consultants and former industry executives to deliver gold standard work for our clients. A successful candidate will enjoy an environment that emphasizes entrepreneurship and minimal hierarchy and bureaucracy.
How you will contribute
As we continue to expand, A&M Energy is seeking Directors with experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically in the Offshore, Midstream and/or Downstream space. These Directors will support our private equity and corporate clients, leading and delivering high-stake projects across the following types of projects:
- Strategy & Portfolio Management: Portfolio Strategy; Strategy Deployment; Capital Planning & Allocation; Value Chain Optimization; Risk Management
- Transaction Support: Commercial/Operational due diligence; Carve-Out Assessment; Transaction Planning and Execution; Synergy Assessment and Capture; Integration Planning and Execution; Carve-out
- Operational Improvement: Production Management; Capital Efficiency Improvement; Rapid Cost Takeout; End-to-End Process Innovation; Execution Efficiency; Supply Chain Optimization; Turnaround & Maintenance Execution
- Commercial, Pricing, Marketing: Market Assessment and Due Diligence; Value/Price Realization; Segmentation & Pricing; Commercial Modeling
- Organization & Culture: Culture; Operating Model and Org Design; Lean Improvement; Change Management
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or contribute to projects in the areas listed above for private equity and corporate clients in the Oil & Gas sectors
- Lead multiple workstreams or entire smaller scale engagements
- Set the direction for planning and scoping of work on engagements
- Determine client needs by supplementing the standard assessment techniques and tools with innovative approaches
- Evaluate and validate analysis and develop recommendations for the client in the context of the overall engagement
- Implement and oversee the quality of deliverables
- Effectively manage the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities
- Structure complex problems, develop strategic frameworks, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations
- Build client-ready slides and presentations that tell a compelling and data-backed story
- Interface directly with client stakeholders, including investment professionals and corporate executives
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, sector experts, and clients to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, thought leadership, and client relationship building
Required Skillset:
- Proven experience in management consulting with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational improvement, and/or capital efficiencies
- An appetite and the ability to work on a wide array of complex, high-value Energy projects at the intersection of finance, operations, and technology
- Familiarity or knowledge across the Oil & Gas value chain, specifically in Offshore, Midstream and/or Downstream space
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop clear, insightful frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with strong slide writing and storytelling capabilities
- Deep knowledge of or experience working in the Oil & Gas industry
- Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint, research databases, AI and modeling
- MBA is a plus
- Exposure to private equity clients and large corporate clients is a strong advantage
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
- Comfortable with travel (domestic and international)
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, private equity, or corporate roles with a focus on transaction support, commercial excellence, operational excellence, and/or capital efficiencies
- Demonstrated experience in the Oil & Gas industry, either through consulting engagements or in-house roles
- Proven ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop market frameworks, and synthesize findings into actionable insights
- Strong slide-writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to build client-ready deliverables and communicate complex ideas clearly
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with market research databases and financial modeling is a plus
- Client-facing experience required; ability to present to and engage with senior stakeholders effectively
- Proven track record of managing client engagements, owning deliverables, leading client communication, and contributing to business development (e.g., proposals, relationship building)
- MBA preferred but not required
- Entrepreneurial mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
Your journey at A& M
At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.
Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.
The salary range is $150,000-$210,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.
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Target upstream and midstream operators first
Large upstream producers and pipeline companies file the most LCAs for technical roles. They have established immigration teams and are more likely to sponsor than smaller oilfield service contractors who rely on local hires.
Match your degree field to the job description
H-1B specialty occupation requires a direct link between your degree and the role. A petroleum engineering or geosciences degree should align explicitly with the job title listed on the LCA to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Canadian and Mexican engineers consider the TN visa
Engineers from Canada or Mexico can use TN status, which requires no lottery and no employer petition filing with USCIS. The process is faster and less expensive, making it a strong alternative for qualifying technical roles.
Highlight field experience alongside your credentials
Employers sponsoring visas for drilling, reservoir, or completions roles want candidates who reduce onboarding time. Quantified field experience on your resume strengthens both your application and the employer's specialty occupation justification.
Understand that LCA prevailing wage level affects your offer
Employers must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Knowing the wage level tied to your job title helps you assess whether an offer meets sponsorship requirements before signing anything.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship paths
Some oil and gas roles at research-affiliated institutions or nonprofits may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, bypassing the lottery entirely. It is worth asking during the offer stage whether the employer has any cap-exempt entity options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types are most common for oil and gas workers in the U.S.?
H-1B visa is the most common visa for petroleum engineers, reservoir engineers, and geoscientists. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles frequently use TN status instead, since it skips the lottery. O-1 visa is an option for highly accomplished specialists, but it requires extensive documentation of extraordinary ability in the field.
Does an oil and gas role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, geosciences, and reservoir engineering roles almost always qualify as specialty occupations because they require a specific bachelor's degree or higher as a standard industry requirement. Roles like general field technician or operations supervisor can face more scrutiny if the job description does not clearly require a degree in a specific technical discipline.
How can I find oil and gas employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists oil and gas roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you can filter directly for positions where visa support is confirmed rather than guessing from generic job postings. DOL LCA disclosure data also shows which companies have filed for H-1B or H-1B1 visa workers in oil and gas job titles, which is a reliable proxy for sponsorship willingness.
Do I need a U.S. engineering license to work in oil and gas on a sponsored visa?
Most oil and gas roles do not require a U.S. Professional Engineer license to obtain visa sponsorship, though a PE license strengthens your profile for senior or consulting roles. Your employer's legal team will focus on your degree field and job duties to build the specialty occupation case, not licensure, unless the role explicitly requires it.
Are H-1B approval rates for oil and gas roles affected by the industry's hiring cycles?
USCIS adjudicates petitions based on the job description and qualifications, not industry conditions, so approval rates for well-documented petroleum and chemical engineering roles remain strong regardless of commodity price cycles. However, oil and gas employers do reduce sponsorship volume during downturns, which means fewer available petitions even when approval rates hold steady.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Oil And Gas jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.