Where Space & Clean Energy Meet Innovation.

Whether you're starting your career or pursuing advanced technical certifications, Texas provides unparalleled opportunities in the energy sector. From oil and gas to petrochemicals, and from wind and solar to cutting-edge clean energy innovations transforming the national grid, the state offers diverse pathways.

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500K+

energy sector jobs in Texas

$112K

Average annual worker salary

#1

In U.S. wind energy production

Key Companies Driving Growth in Texas

ExxonMobil

📍 Spring, TX (HQ)

The world's largest publicly traded oil and gas company, headquartered in Texas. ExxonMobil employs over 62,000 people in the U.S. and is investing $17B in low-carbon solutions through 2027.

Chevron

📍 Houston, TX (major hub)

A global energy leader with a major Texas presence across the Permian Basin, Gulf platforms, and expanding clean energy investments, including hydrogen and renewable fuels.

Vistra Energy

📍 Irving, TX (HQ)

Texas’s largest power generator and a leading U.S. retail electricity provider, Vistra operates the nation’s largest battery storage facility and is rapidly expanding its solar and nuclear portfolio.

NextEra Energy

📍 Major TX operations

The world's largest producer of wind and solar energy, with a rapidly expanding Texas footprint. NextEra is investing over $100B into clean energy infrastructure through 2026.

Careers & Opportunities in Texas

01
Field & Rig Technician
Operate and maintain drilling equipment, wellheads, and production systems in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Entry accessible with vocational training.
02
Pipeline & Process Operator
Monitor and control the flow of oil, gas, and refined products through Texas's 450,000+ miles of pipeline infrastructure. Critical, well-compensated, and in constant demand.
03
Electrical / Instrumentation Tech
Install, calibrate, and maintain electrical systems at refineries, power plants, and wind/solar farms. High demand across both traditional and renewable energy sites statewide.
04
Wind / Solar Technician
Maintain turbines, solar arrays, and battery storage systems across Texas's booming renewable grid, the largest in the nation. One of the fastest-growing roles in U.S. energy.

Ready to Launch Your Technician Career in Texas?

Whether you're drawn to oil country, wind and solar, advanced manufacturing, or grid innovation, Texas offers technician careers that truly power the nation.

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