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Building the Next Generation – Power Engineering Scholarships – Junior Engineering Technical Society
Apr 21st
April 16th, 2010
David Wagman, Chief Editor, Power Engineering magazine
As the economy recovers attention is returning to one of the most pressing challenges facing the electric power generation industry: its workforce.
Professionals working in the “traditional” power generation sector—in nuclear and fossil-fired plants—continue to age and move toward retirement. Their jobs will need to be filled. At the same time, employment in the renewable energy sector is accelerating. Those positions will need to be filled.
The challenge for our industry comes in attracting and retaining smart, dedicated and creative professionals who will lead the next generation of power industry professionals.
Three years ago Power Engineering launched with the More >
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Loading ...TRAINING: NABCEP Releases Job Task Analysis for new Photovoltaic Technical Sales Certification
Apr 17th
By Ezra Auerbach
Clifton Park, NY- The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners has released the newly developed Job Task Analysis (JTA) for the upcoming Photovoltaic (PV) Technical Sales Certification. The JTA is a comprehensive list of all the measurable tasks that a practitioner performs and guides the development of the exam.
Ezra Auerbach, NABCEP’s Executive Director, says, “The launching of this Certification broadens the career path opportunities for those who are successful PV Entry Level Exam candidates.”Ezra Auerbach, Executive Director of NABCEP, says, “NABCEP is, as always, extremely grateful for the knowledge and experience of many of the PV industry’s More >
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Podcast: Inside Renewable Energy How Do We Define the Green Collar Economy?
Apr 16th
Inside Renewable Energy How Do We Define the Green Collar Economy?
The push for more green-collar jobs has been hailed as the New Deal of our time – a revolution. A movement. But amidst all of this talk about the green collar economy, we still haven’t defined exactly what it is. Certainly, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries are vast and diverse, touching upon every sector imaginable: Construction, manufacturing, project management, sales, design, agriculture and information technology. In this podcast, we’ll look at how the green-collar economy is taking shape around the world today and what it will mean for More >
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Manager of Renewable Resource Integration Job at Southern California Edison
Dec 26th
Posted Dec 16
Basic Qualifications: Must have experience with Control Area operations, power trading, generation dispatching, or power scheduling.
Core Competencies: - Bachelors Degree in technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically possesses two or more years experience in supervisory and/or energy operations program management. - Typically possesses ten or more years experience in functions related to Control Area Operations, power trading, or scheduling. - Demonstrated experience with Control Area operations, power trading, Generation dispatching or scheduling in the Western power market. - Demonstrated experience with managing power from renewable resources. - Demonstrated experience with supervising, implementing, and leading More >
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Environmental Sustainability & Pollution Prevention Specialist Job at Earth Resources Technology, In
Dec 26th
Posted Dec 21
Position Description Will support the JSC-ERT group in meeting Environmental Support Services Contract obligations including, but not limited to: administration, development and enhancement of environmental programs at JSC and other associated facilities in a cost efficient manner. Specifically, will support the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program, Sustainability Program and internal/external communication. The Sustainability Program encompasses environmental management systems (EMS), energy and water conservation, material substitution, sustainable acquisition and process improvements across the Center. Will support all current regulatory initiatives, setting goals for the future, and includes both Sustainability Opportunity Assessments (SOAs) as well as Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessments (PPOAs).
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Regional Operations Manager Job at SolarCity
Dec 26th
SolarCity®, a leading provider of solar power financing, design, installation
and service for residential and commercial markets, is seeking Regional Directors to manage operations in multiple locations. Our SolarLease™ has made solar power (PV) affordable for thousands of customers throughout California, Oregon and Arizona. The position requires managing a network of sub-contractors as well as employees that include field engineers and project managers. This is an ideal job for a candidate looking to join a successful, rapidly-growing clean energy company. SolarCity will provide full marketing and sales support, operations and back office support and installation materials—freeing the Regional Operations Manager More >
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Clean Energy Specialist, CSU Extension Job at Colorado State University Extension
Dec 26th
Colorado State University Extension
#02-10, Clean Energy Specialist Fixed-Term, Three-Year Appointment Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Provide leadership for CSU Extension programming efforts in clean energy & to serve as the leader of one of the energy teams. Minimum of three years working in an energy-related field. Application materials, including transcript(s) showing degree(s) conferred, must be RECEIVED no later than noon Mountain Time 01/20/10 for full consideration. Master’s Degree required at date of hire. Complete job description, application process & list of requirements located at http://www.ext.colostate.edu/coop/jobsmenu.html. CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is an EEO/AA Employer.
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