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Texans helping Veterans transition from Green Uniforms to Green Careers |
VIRTUAL JOB FAIR For the
The Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas is hosting a Wind Energy Virtual Job Fair on a 24/7 basis this week.
Job seekers from the local area, across the state and the nation may go on-line and submit their resumes. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Please let employers know your anticipated separation date. Employers will be able to view resumes at any time during the event or after its completion.
Wind Employers include:
- AES Wind Generation
- Tower Tech
- Barr Fabrication
- Global Energy Services
To register for this Virtual Job Fair event go to . Simply follow the instructions for establishing an account and password.
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Contacts are: Robert Puls or Steve Collins at: (325) 795-4397
With a 23 per cent market share, and 35000 wind turbines installed, Vestas is the world's leading supplier of wind power solutions. They manufacture, install and maintain wind farms all over the world and offshore. Vestas America offers a robust benefits plan that includes four weeks paid vacation, 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee and family members along with a 200% matching 401k plan.
Vestas is interested in hiring transitioning veterans with skills in avionics, electronics, and diesel mechanics. Job Titles: Service Technician, Project Resource Technician (100% Travel) Resource Technician (100% Travel)
Direct your cover letter to Jeff C. Dillard, USMC (Ret.)
Technical Military Recruiter, People & Culture
Gaia Human Capital
Gaia Human Capital Consultants is dedicated to providing talent acquisition, and executive search specifically for renewable energy, clean tech, environmental and corporate sustainability organizations and not-for-profits.
As global demand for renewable energy increases, firms face this tremendous growth potential with an existing finite population (supply) of renewable energy talent. Gaia Human Capital Consultants enjoys a broad network within the renewable & environmental markets and also possesses the know-how and resourcefulness to recruit talented candidates with transferable skills from outside those markets.
This firm has nationwide connections to wind, solar, biofuels, wave and tidal power, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and building and energy efficiency design. Many military skills translate to these industries.
Email resumes to Gaia Human Capital. Include Green Collar Vets as a referral source in your cover letter for expedited attention.
Concrete Mobility Sweetwater, TX Cummings Electrical Fort Worth, TX We have a current opening for: Manager of Training: Cummings Electrical, Inc. currently has an exceptional opportunity for a Manager of training & workforce development. We are a prominent, well established and growing Dallas/Fort Worth Commercial Electrical Contractor with a dedication to lead our industry in providing safety and career training for our 400+ employees. The ideal candidate will be technically qualified, energetic, self motivated and share our passion for helping people to realize their full potential. Great benefits, packages, and salary commensurate with qualifications. Requirements: · Bachelors Degree in Occupational Training or equivalent · Minimum of five years occupational training experience · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Excellent computer skills · Electrical or Construction background preferred · Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus Duties: · Conduct assessments to identify skill needs and development potential of the existing workforce · Acquire or Develop and implement training programs to address those needs · Develop budgets, cost/benefits analysis and determine ROI for training programs · Perform training presentations and train-the-trainer for in-house SME’s · Organize, coordinate and monitor all training activities Direct Inquiries to: Human Resources Coordinator Phone: 817-355-5325 Cummings Electrical, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(Sample) Wind Technician Job Description: Responsibilities: Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed turbines. Perform diagnostic analysis and all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions. Document work using computer based reporting procedures.
WIND SUPPORT COMPANIES
Provides contractors with on-site concrete production. With over five years of experience in the wind business we have what it takes to make your project a success.
We hire the best electrical technicians in the market, provide them with ongoing training and give them top-notch support.
Fax: 817-355-5355
While an emerging industry, such as wind energy, has careers opportunities at all levels – entry, skilled and professional – there is a strong demand for wind technicians around the country at this time. Here is a sample job description for a wind tech. As with most jobs, you must pass a drug test and background check, have a valid drivers license and a clean driving history.
Qualifications: Technical electrical/electronic degree or min 3+ years work experience in electrical/electronic repair industry. Mechanical / diesel engine maintenance experience. Handle repetitive weight - 50 lbs; climb 250 feet towers; willingness to work in all weather conditions. Ability to: read, and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations; to write reports; to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to take initiative, and work without direct supervision.
