Entering the wind trade in Bellingham, WA, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow significantly, with a 60% increase in employment for wind turbine technicians by 2033. In Bellingham, aspiring wind trade professionals can expect to earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced technicians often surpassing $54,000 annually. Training programs, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training provide pathways to these lucrative careers, offering strong earning potential and job stability in a rapidly expanding industry.
Job Title: Production Manager - Renewable Energy Manufacturing Description: This is a leadership role in which you will oversee the safe and efficient production of high-quality solar panels. The Production Manager will manage all production processes, staff, and scheduling to achieve production targets. Closely collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to ensure operational excellence and adherence to safety and quality standards. Main Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage all production processes and teams within the operations. • Supervise and support production supervisors to ensure daily, monthly, and yearly production goals are met. • Plan, execute, and adjust the production schedule as necessary. • Conduct performance reviews and coach team members to enhance overall team competency. • Allocate human and material resources to meet production targets and manage equipment use, maintenance, and procurement. • Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures, focusing on health, safety, and quality. • Monitor product quality standards and implement quality control programs. • Analyze production and quality control data to identify areas for improvement. • Prepare and maintain production reports and estimates, manage budgets, and implement cost control measures.
See More Details >>Requisition ID: 85541 NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today Position Specific Description PV Solar Field Technician II - DG Sites: Sturbridge, MA/ Worchester, MA This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of Central MA and the incoming employee will need to live in or relocate to the Worchester/ Sturbridge area. The position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. Maintains all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition. Provides inspection of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintainting reliability, operations and maintenance for sites in the Worchester/ Sturbridge area in Massachusetts. This position will include travel to other nearbysites and other misc duties as assigned Job Overview The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Reliability engineering • Warranty management • Operation and basic maintenance • Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs • Safety and Environmental program stewardship • Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors • Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs • Business duties and Inventory management • Heavy equipment operation • Regulatory compliance • Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications • High School Grad / GED • Experience: 1+ years • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) Preferred Qualifications • Trade School Graduate • Licensed Electrician • Licensed Master Electrician • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified The estimated base pay for this position is $55,200.00 to $82,800.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training. NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits. NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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