Entering the wind trade in The Woodlands, TX, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. These apprenticeships typically span about four to five years, involving 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 by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with The Woodlands, TX, emerging as a significant hub for wind energy jobs. Wind energy professionals in The Woodlands can expect to earn an average weekly wage of $608.84, with experienced technicians earning over $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career in a rapidly expanding field.
Position: Vestas Wind Turbine Technician (MCE/Troubleshooter) Company: Fair Wind Inc. Location: 100% Traveling Position: Wind Turbine Technician (MCE/Troubleshooter) Employment Type: Full-Time About Fair Wind Inc. Fair Wind Inc. is a global provider of wind turbine installation and service solutions. We specialize in delivering high-quality maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting services for a wide range of wind turbine models. Our commitment to excellence and safety has made us a trusted partner in the renewable energy industry. Job Overview We are seeking experienced Wind Turbine Technicians to join our Maintenance, Commissioning, and Evaluation (MCE) team or work as Trouble Shooters. As a Fair Wind Wind Turbine Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of Vestas wind turbines. We are looking for experience with the following: V100/110/116/120 for the 2MW platform and the V117/126/136/150/Enventus platform for the 4MW+ turbines. Key Responsibilities • Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on wind turbines. • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. • Commission new wind turbines, ensuring they meet operational standards. • Conduct troubleshooting to resolve turbine malfunctions and faults. • Collaborate with the control center to address and resolve issues promptly. • Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company and industry standards. • Maintain accurate and detailed records of work performed and parts used. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance turbine performance and reliability. Benefits • Competitive salary. • Comprehensive insurance. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Professional development opportunities and training. Requirements Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience working on Vestas wind turbines, particularly models V100/110/116/120 for the 2MW platform and V117/126/136/150/Enventus platform for the 4MW+ platform. • Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and software for troubleshooting. • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions. • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. • Valid driver's license. • Willingness to travel 100%. Relevant Certifications • Valid Global Wind Organization (GWO) • Other relevant wind certifications #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Blue Power Partners is a global consultancy and project development company dedicated to developing renewable energy. Blue Power Partners is supporting worldwide leading developers, investors, and technology companies within origination, development, construction, and performance optimization of onshore/offshore wind, solar, PtX, and storage projects. Being part of Blue Power Partners means working in an open-minded environment that values freedom and responsibility. Our culture is based on trust, teamwork, and flexibility, and we encourage our employees to maintain a healthy professional & personal life balance to stay fulfilled and motivated at work. We promote a context in which individuals can flourish and thrive, delivering the highest quality outputs to our colleagues and clients, leveraging each professional’s experience and expertise. We proudly provide best-in-class advisory services and need new team members to help us expand the workforce. We are looking for a dedicated Origination Manager to join the Origination Department with deep technical and commercial knowledge of the US & Canada Power Market. How will you contribute to our team. As an Origination Manager, your primary responsibilities will encompass: • Driving greenfield renewables project origination initiatives on wind, solar, and storage projects. • Conducting market monitoring and intelligence gathering and analysis to identify project investment opportunities tailored to client needs. • Managing client relationships and engaging in dialogue to identify and define investment criteria and communicating project opportunities tailored to these investment criteria. • Presenting final project envelopes to investment managers for approval. Your day-to-day responsibilities: As an Origination Manager, you are responsible for identifying project opportunities based on requirements from investors. These may include IRR requirements, risk profile, offtake (tenure, volumes), timeline, CAPEX requirements, including equity deployment requirements, and project types, including technology type and whether it is looking at greenfield, repowering or acquisitions. You job will be to work with the existing highly skilled Origination team to translate investment requirements into investment opportunities and present these to our investors. This will include: • Conduct analysis and review project fundamentals, including: • Screen for suitable sites to host a wind, solar and battery projects. • Review environmental, permitting and land risks and potential obstacles. • Assess and define project economics and financial metrics, such as LCoE, IRR, capture prices, CAPEX/OPEX etc. • Analyze interconnection options and review risks of congestion and curtailment. • Work with specialists from other departments to assess project fundamentals in detail. • Create reporting and presentation materials about project opportunities and present these to investors. • Contribute to a positive work environment within the department. • Categorize and monitor origination leads to ensure a sufficient pipeline of projects is always available. • Collaborate with development directors and investment managers to define project opportunities and ensure alignment on the types of projects to be originated. • Manage a stage gate process for the generated project leads. • Support the handover to the development department, who will progress the project though development until the FID. What you bring: Like the rest of us, you are passionate about developing renewable power, and you thrive in an international, multicultural environment where agility, flexibility, and adaptability are vital drivers. It is expected that you bring leadership capacity and hard skills that allow you to get ‘your hands dirty’, whether it being GIS work to identify sites, analyzing utility RFP’s, assessing interconnection options or gathering and analyzing market data to define target regions. You are a team player, open-minded, willing to adapt to a changing environment, and set the bar high when it comes to creating results. With the right balance of professional skills and a personal mindset, you will get a unique opportunity to grow and develop with our team. Qualifications & Experience: • 5-10 years of development or origination experience within the US or Canada. • Technical skills to directly contribute to project identification efforts. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or Economics (preferred). • Knowledge of development methodology for large-scale renewable projects. • Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences, including landowners, government officials, and corporate stakeholders. • Effective collaboration with geographically dispersed, cross-functional teams in a high-demand environment. • Independent problem-solving abilities for client requests and tasks. • Strong communication skills and a diplomatic mindset. • High value on teamwork. • Valid work authorization. Our Benefits: Blue Power Partners provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses insurance (medical, dental, basic life, short-term and long-term disability, vision), a 401K Savings plan and employer match; paid time off/holidays; a flexible work schedule; and a hybrid work arrangement. The salary is negotiable and will be determined by relevant skills and experience. Why join Blue Power Partners: Our people are the foundation of our success. We aim to foster an entrepreneurial and sustainable working environment with a strong balance and healthy working habits to retain and attract talented people. We recruit talented people based on our values that do not just live in the hallways but in our people’s hearts, Trust, Entrepreneurship & Balance. To succeed in realizing our vision and mission, we must grow and develop as individuals and as a company. We invest in our people, and we are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential – when you grow, we grow. Joining our company means entering a flat organization, where we strive to make a F-A-S-T environment that supports our people to stay flexible and agile. Your well-being matters to us, and we provide a supportive community to ensure you feel valued and trusted. When you join us, you are a partner in our journey, and your contributions make a difference that matters. Blue Power Partners was founded/established in Denmark, Europe, in 2016, where our HQ is situated. Since then, we have been fast- growing and have opened entities in Spain, India, Australia, Mexico and US. Our office is The Woodlands, TX. Contact Blue Power Partners, US TX 1780 Hughes Landing Blvd. 77380 The Woodlands United States Texas Lasse Jensen [email protected] Closing date: 06-30-2025 About Blue Power Partners Blue Power Partners is a global consultancy company that supports worldwide leading developers, asset owners and technology companies within origination, development, construction and performance optimization of onshore/offshore wind, solar, PtX and storage projects. We are determined to drive change, and guided by our vision to accelerate the green transition, we work collectively to make a difference that really matters. You will join a diverse team of colleagues who all share our vision and passion for renewable energy. It is an essential part of our culture that we support each other, learn from each other, and celebrate each other's achievements. Together, we make a real difference. 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See More Details >>About the position Blue Power Partners is a global consultancy and project development company dedicated to advancing renewable energy. We support leading developers, asset owners, and technology companies throughout the lifecycle of onshore/offshore wind, solar, power-to-X, and energy storage projects - from origination and development to construction and performance optimization. We are currently seeking a self-starter, organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant. This part-time role involves 20 - 25 hours per week and includes both onsite support in The Woodlands, TX, and also remote assistance for our office in Mexico City, MX. The Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. Responsibilities include coordinating office meetings, lunches, and events on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. The assistant will maintain the Conference Room Calendar and edit reservation requests as needed. They will also be responsible for distributing incoming and outgoing mail and boxes to the appropriate staff and/or department, maintaining IT equipment inventories, ordering equipment for new hires, and ensuring timely delivery. In addition, the Administrative Assistant will manage office supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of supplies. They will provide general clerical and administrative support to the HR department, including assembling new hire welcome kits, coordinating building and parking access, managing new hire paperwork, making copies, and following up on appointment confirmation calls. The role also involves providing general support to staff, visitors, and outside guests, coordinating travel arrangements for new hires, visitors, and candidates, and supporting building management by submitting requests for cleaning, maintenance, security, catering, technology, deliveries, and other building-related needs. The ideal candidate will ensure they are knowledgeable about safety laws and regulations that may impact office operations, including emergency situations, and will perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities • Coordinates office meetings, lunches, and events on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. , • Maintains Conference Room Calendar and edits reservation requests as needed. , • Distributes incoming and outgoing mail and boxes to the appropriate staff and/or department. , • Maintains IT equipment inventories, orders equipment for new hires and ensures delivery. , • Maintains office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. , • Provides general clerical and administrative support to HR department, including assembling new hire welcome kits, coordinating building & parking access, coordinating new hire paperwork, making copies & following up appointment confirmation calls. , • Provides general support to staff, visitors, and outside guests. , • Coordinates travel arrangements for new hires, visitors, and candidates. , • Supports building management by submitting requests for cleaning, maintenance, security, catering, technology, deliveries and other building related needs. , • Ensures knowledge of safety laws and regulations that may impact office operations, including emergency situations. , • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in an international or global company preferred. , • High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications or coursework in office administration is a plus. , • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint). , • Proficiency in written and communication skills in both English and Spanish. , • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to changing priorities. , • Knowledge of safety protocols and emergency procedures. , • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. , • Functional competencies include attention to detail, accountability, collaboration, prioritization, and confidentiality, ethics & integrity. Nice-to-haves Benefits
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