Geronimo Power (formerly National Grid Renewables) develops, owns and operates large-scale power assets throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind and energy storage. As a farmer-founded and community-focused business, Geronimo Power equips landowners and rural communities with sustainable revenue to ignite local economic growth. Geronimo Power is a portfolio company managed by Brookfield Asset Management. To learn more about Geronimo Power, visit geronimopower.com or follow the company on LinkedIn. Key Responsibilities: • Mowing: Operate and maintain mowing equipment to keep grass and vegetation at appropriate heights around solar panels, access roads, and other areas of the solar farm. • Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on mowing equipment to ensure it is in good working condition. • Equipment Transportation: Transport equipment via trailer to various part so the facility to perform vegetation management. • Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the Plant Manager. • Waste Management: Collect and dispose of debris, litter, and other waste materials from the grounds. • Support Operations: Assist with other tasks as needed to support the operations and maintenance team, including fence repairs, and general site upkeep. Qualifications: • Experience: Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field is preferred. • Skills: Proficiency in operating mowing equipment. Basic mechanical skills for equipment maintenance. • Driving: Must have a valid driver’s license. • Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and working in various weather conditions and driving a mower for extended periods of time. Must be able to receive a DOT Medical ID if needed. • Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety practices and procedures in an outdoor work environment. • Communication: Good communication skills to effectively interact with team members and report issues. Education: • High school diploma or equivalent. Working Conditions: • This position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions. • The role may require occasional weekend or overtime work depending on the needs of the solar farm. Contract Details: • This is a 1099 contract position. • Seasonal employment during peak vegetation growing periods. • Hourly rate: $25 per hour.
See More Details >>Electrical Systems Engineer We are seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning and execution of large-scale renewable energy projects. • This includes performing electrical studies using tools such as PSS/e, PSLF, ASPEN Oneliner, PSS Cape, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE or PhD preferred) and at least one year of experience in performing similar studies. A successful candidate will be able to work on a wide range of projects including: • Large-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, energy storage) • Transmission level load additions • Long-range plans • Generation interconnections • Black start analysis • Voltage unbalance/line transposition analysis • Breaker TRV assessments • Insulation coordination studies Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership plan, paid vacation, personal days, holidays, paid parental leave, and continued professional education reimbursement.
See More Details >>IN-PERSON WORKING OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MANKATO STUDENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALES REPRESENTATIVE: As a Sales Representative, you are the primary contact for our clients. You start each day excited to establish new relationships while continuing to nurture existing ones. By meeting with our potential customers, you are able to build excellent rapport and more effectively educate them about our products and services. Your excellent communication skills are an essential part of your success, as you complete product presentations and give price quotes. To complete sales, you collect and enter order information all while providing superior customer service. We focus on a national level to expand clients into new markets to create new revenue streams for years decades to come. Responsibilities and Duties: • One-on-one sales with customers in an outside sales environment. • Greet customers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner using company procedures • Give product presentations to complete sales orders with customers. • Listen attentively to customer needs and concerns; demonstrate empathy. • Clarify customer requirements; probe for and confirm understanding of needs. • Meet customer requirements by providing personalized solutions. • Confirm customer understanding of the solution and provide additional customer education as needed. • Frequent travel throughout the year and 1-4 months relocation during the summer. About You You are organized and manage your time effectively in order to regularly achieve individual and team goals. You feel good about playing an important role in the success of a growing company with a solid reputation. • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Courteous with strong customer service orientation • Dependable with proficient attention to detail • Good listening and responding skills • Must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changes quickly and think conceptually • Solid problem-solving skills • Must be willing to take the initiative All Minnesota State University-Mankato students are invited to apply for this amazing summer internship opportunity!
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Mankato, MN, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeship programs, which blend practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. These programs typically span two to four years, involving extensive on-site training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a 5.9% growth rate from 2022. In Mankato, the average weekly wage for solar professionals is approximately $2,297, with experienced workers often earning over $114,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and industry associations provide pathways for aspiring solar technicians to enter this rapidly growing field, which offers promising career opportunities and competitive salaries.
