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Career Opportunities

Graduates in the SET program can look forward to employment opportunities both locally & nationally.

Local businesses, industry and government agencies employ Environmental and Safety Specialists (not a complete list):

  • Asarco
  • Pantex
  • Xcel Energy
  • BP America
  • Owens Corning
  • Cargill
  • Tyson Fresh Foods
  • Continental Carbon
  • X-Fab
  • Crouse Hinds  
  • Valero
  • Conoco Phillips
  • Cabot Corporation
  • Environmental Consultants
  • TCEQ
  • City of Amarillo
  • Each City maintains personell

National businesses, industry, and government also present employment opportunities:

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Both Federal and State OSHAs
  • National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
  • Nationwide Industrial companies
  • Department of Energy (DoE)
  • Department of Defense (DoD)
  • Department of Labor (DoD)
  • State Environmental Agencies (every state has one)

Expected Payscale

Graduates can expect entry level technicians to begin at an estimated $23,000 to $35,000 per year.  With experience obtained on-the-job, salaries can extend to up to $45,000 per year.




Created By Sandra Jefferson -- Oct/06/06
Last updated by tndejesus -- Jul/03/08