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The energy operations in Midland are labor-intensive, requiring high-skilled workers operating around the clock in a 24/7, 365-day schedule. Maria emphasizes that American oilfield workers are some of the most underappreciated yet highly skilled and well-paid workers in the nation. Many can start with high-paying jobs straight out of high school, earning six figures annually without a college degree, highlighting the manufacturing nature of the energy sector.