Environmental & Safety
Texas is a national leader in energy, and the people who keep that system running are essential to the state’s growth.
From renewable power to electrical infrastructure and workplace safety, these careers protect people, support reliable operations, and help communities adapt to a changing energy landscape. TSTC prepares students for hands-on roles that keep Texas powered, productive, and safe.
The future of the industry
TSTC's training meets this demand
Training for High-Risk Work
Students practice the procedures these careers demand before entering the field. Lineworker training emphasizes safe climbing and power-system work, while Occupational Safety students learn to identify hazards and prevent incidents before they happen.
Preparing for the Next Generation of Energy
TSTC updates training as the industry changes. Wind Energy students now develop skills in areas such as blade repair, rescue certification, turbine maintenance, and software applications, helping them prepare for increasingly technical field roles.
Connected Directly to Employers
Industry engagement goes beyond curriculum. Employers visit TSTC to meet students, discuss job opportunities, and identify the technical skills they need, including high-voltage expertise and strong safety awareness.
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Modern energy and industrial systems require skilled professionals.
Envision your future through the experiences of our graduates.
“The rigor of the program and the training we received from our instructors and hands-on experiences really prepared us for the field.”
Electrical Power-Line Installers
& Repairers
$58,320
Median Salary
Envision your future through the experiences of our graduates.
“That knowledge greatly benefited me. For example, when my supervisor asked me to perform a particular task, I immediately knew what to do.”
Environmental Engineering Technologists & Technicians
$50,810
Median Salary
Train for the Real Conditions of the Job
TSTC offers hands-on training beyond classrooms. Lineworker students climb practice poles and train on distribution systems, while Wind Energy students develop skills using turbine equipment. These experiences prepare students for real field conditions.
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Waco // Solar Installation
Waco // Environmental & Safety Lab
Abilene // OSEC Simulator