HOUSTON – Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) is pleased to welcome NextOp as its newest affiliate member.

NextOp serves our nation’s hardworking veterans looking for careers in the energy industry by helping with job placement assistance, mentorship and support, we connect skilled mid-level service members with Gulf Coast employers in the energy, manufacturing, and industrial constructions sectors — all at no cost.

“NextOp is proud to join CEA as an affiliate member,” said NextOp Executive Director John Boerstler. “We are excited to work together to improve the military credentialing process and help ensure we transition more veterans into the energy sector.”

“CEA looks forward to partnering with NextOp in bringing awareness to the public about our men and women who have valiantly served our country and who are now ready to transition to jobs in the energy industry,” said CEA Executive Vice President Paul Looney. “Our returning veterans have acquired great skills while serving overseas while working on critical infrastructure and reconstruction projects such as the development of power plants, pipelines, dams and other vital projects. Their skills are particularly well-suited for the oil and gas industry. CEA wants to do its part to ensure that the energy industry considers hiring some of these incredible men and women.”

For more information on NextOp, visit their website.

For more information on Consumer Energy Alliance, please visit ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org or contact Amelie Fredland at (713) 337-8833, afredland@consmerenergyalliance.org.