Area Employers

One of the largest integrated chemical production sites in North America, BASF's Freeport complex manufactures a wide range of chemicals and intermediates. A major employer in the Brazosport area with thousands of on-site workers and contractors.

Dow's Freeport site is one of the company's largest manufacturing complexes in the world, spanning thousands of acres and employing thousands of full-time workers and contractors. Produces plastics, chemicals, and agricultural products.

A deep-water port and one of the top 20 busiest ports in the United States by tonnage. The Port of Freeport handles petrochemicals, grain, and general cargo, supporting a large workforce of longshoremen, logistics staff, and maritime professionals.

One of the largest LNG export terminals in the United States, Freeport LNG processes and exports liquefied natural gas to global markets. The facility employs a significant number of operations, engineering, and maintenance personnel.

Serving the communities of Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, and surrounding areas, BISD is one of the largest employers in Brazoria County with hundreds of teachers, administrators, and support staff across its campuses.

Olin operates a major chlor-alkali and epoxy products manufacturing facility in Freeport, producing chlorine, caustic soda, and related chemicals. A significant employer in the Brazosport industrial corridor with ongoing maintenance and turnaround contractor needs.

One of the largest privately held industrial construction and maintenance contractors in the US, Zachry Group has a major presence in the Freeport/Brazosport petrochemical corridor. They perform turnarounds, capital projects, and ongoing maintenance at Dow, BASF, and other complex facilities — often deploying hundreds of craft workers simultaneously.

The Phillips 66 / WRB Refining Sweeny Refinery is one of the largest refineries in Texas, processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks. The facility regularly employs hundreds of contract maintenance and turnaround workers during planned unit shutdowns.

The primary hospital serving the Brazosport area, offering emergency care, surgical services, and specialty medicine. Employs nurses, physicians, technicians, and administrative staff across its Lake Jackson campus.

A regional Walmart serving the Brazosport area, employing store associates, logistics coordinators, and management staff.

Celanese operates chemical manufacturing facilities in the Brazosport area, producing acetyl products and engineered materials used across a wide range of industries worldwide.

An HCA Houston Healthcare facility providing acute care, emergency services, and specialty medicine to the Lake Jackson and Brazoria County communities. Employs a broad range of clinical and support professionals.

Brazoria County employs hundreds of public servants across departments including law enforcement, public works, courts, and social services. County offices are headquartered in Angleton, the county seat.

AISD serves the Angleton community with multiple campuses and employs teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrative staff. One of the larger school districts in Brazoria County.

Phillips 66's Sweeny Refinery is one of the largest refineries in Texas, processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and petrochemical feedstocks. Employs a large workforce of refinery operators, engineers, and maintenance crews.

BCEC provides electric service to rural and suburban communities throughout Brazoria County, employing linemen, engineers, customer service representatives, and administrative staff.

LyondellBasell operates several major petrochemical and refining facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, producing polyethylene, polypropylene, and other plastics used globally. A major employer for the greater Gulf Coast region.