Del Mar Works - Petrochemical and Industrial Careers

Petrochemical Industrial Careers

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Fueling the Coastal Bend Job Market

  • Industrial/ Petrochemical jobs represent one of the largest segments of the Coastal Bend employment market.
  • Nearly 8,000 skilled men and women are currently employed in the region providing the energy that fuels the nation.
  • With $50 billion in new and upgraded industrial investment occurring in the region in recent years, this career sector offers good salaries, steady employment and promotion opportunities for those who are prepared.
  • Del Mar College offers workforce credentials, certificates and degrees necessary to the Industrial/Petrochemical industry.

  • Welding

    Welding Applied Technology

    • Del Mar College offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates for Welding Applied Technology
    • Master flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead welding techniques for building and repair
    • Understand blueprints and other structure plans and meet performance standards
    • Certified welders also meet advanced industry-standards and specific code requirements
    • Projected Job Openings in the Region: 1,392
    • Salary
      • Lowest 10%: $16.61
      • Average: $26.52
      • Highest 10%: $40.39

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Petroleum Process Technology

    Petroleum Process Technology

    • Del Mar College offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates for Petroleum Process Technology
    • Use fundamentals of petroleum processing, instrumentation and physical science
    • Understand mathematics, quality controls, chemical reactions and distillation processes
    • Serve as process operator in the petrochemical, refinery and manufacturing industries
    • Master automatic control systems, instrument calibration, installation and troubleshooting
    • Projected Job Openings in the Region: 1,003
    • Salary
      • Lowest 10%: $28.01
      • Average: $38.15
      • Highest 10%: $49.81

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanic

    Industrial Rotating Equipment Mechanics—Millwright Applied Technology

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Nondestructive Testing

    Nondestructive Testing Technology

    • Del Mar College offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates Nondestructive Testing
    • Test vehicles, aircraft, pipelines and other structures for flaws and improvements
    • Use ultrasonic, radiographic, thermal, infrared and other testing techniques
    • Ensure industry-standard testing protocols are used to protect public safety
    • Projected Job Openings in the Region: 871
    • Salary
      • Lowest 10%: $23,899
      • Average: $54,121
      • Highest 10%: $100,755

    WAGES SOURCE: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2018-2019 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Industrial Machining

    Industrial Machining Applied Technology

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Industrial Instrumentation Technology

    Industrial Instrumentation Technology

    WAGES SOURCE: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2018-2019 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Chemical Process Technology

    Chemical Process Technology

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Bus, Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Bus, Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    • Del Mar College offers Associate in Applied Science Degrees and Certificates in Diesel Applied Technology
    • Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines
    • Includes mechanics working primarily with automobiles, trucks, busses or marine diesel engines.
    • Projected Job Openings in the Region: 488
    • Salary
      • Lowest 10%: $14.37
      • Average: $23.46
      • Highest 10%: $34.27

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters

    Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters

    • Del Mar College can offer a customized training program for employers seeking to train workers in this field
    • Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases
    • May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems
    • Includes sprinkler fitters
    • Projected Job Openings in the Region: 1,064
    • Salary
      • Lowest 10%: $14.15
      • Average: $24.54
      • Highest 10%: $36.27

    Wages Source: Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend 2022-2023 Targeted Occupations List.

Page last updated April 12, 2023.

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Contact Information

Division of Industry and Public Service
Emerging Technology Building
ET 139, Windward Campus
4101 Old Brownsville Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 698-1702