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The following is a listing of websites for job opportunities in Wisconsin:Job Announcement Listings:
If your renewable energy business or organization has a job opening in the Midwest please email Chris at the MREA and we will post the listing here at no cost.
Current job listings: Click on any job below for more information.
Lake Effect Energy Corporation
St. Clair County Community College
Wisconsin Clean Cities -- Southeast Area
Catenon Worldwide Executive Search
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Wisconsin Climate Change Action Initiative
Lake Effect Energy Corporation is seeking a Commissioned Sales Position.
Due to the nature of this work, these occupations require excellent time management and customer service skills, as well as a desire to excel. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of Industry Sales experience in the Midwest market (Preferable with some wind industry background). This Sales position will be responsible for leading all aspects of assigned sales projects from pre- acquisition, through bid preparation to negotiations and closing with the customer. We are seeking a strong team player who will actively contribute towards competitively building market share while securing predictable margins. Initial focus is on the Michigan market therefore experience in this State is strongly desired.
Lake Effect Energy Corporation – LEEC
This Sales position is responsible for business development, order in-take & margins, as well as the full scope of the sales process, including, but not limited to:
- Primary focus during the project bid proposal /negotiation phase will be on selling wind turbines and services while achieving the best possible commercial and technical conditions for LEEC.
- Business development activities and pre-acquisition strategies based on a good knowledge of the assigned territory and the ability to influence specifications, as appropriate.
- Represent LEEC to customers at mid-management level. Capability to listen to customer requests, identify winning criteria and describe possible technical solutions for grants and incentives.
- Lead the project related bidding process both internally and externally within the sales community, with the support of the LEEC team.
- Provide strong leadership of the sales project in line with agreed strategy, establishing the project capture plan in cooperation with the LEEC team, Project Implementation, and Service and Maintenance organization.
- A complete understanding of The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program, or REAP and the Federal Tax Credit and or any other incentive and how they apply to wind
- The ideal candidate will have meet the following qualifications:
- Proven track record in power generation related sales and tendering in the US.
- Minimum of 2-5 years experience in technical or large capital equipment sales within the North American (preferred Wind Market) , which preferably include experience selling to customers with point of use wind projects in the Midwest.
- Ability to understand the customer's perspective and valuation and align product offerings to meet customer grant and financial needs.
- Ability and experience in public speaking.
- Ability and willingness to travel Be a strong, fact based negotiator.
- Familiarity with Power Generation point of use market dynamics (a plus), project management methods, contracting practices and project financing concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility, make good judgments, and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Send Resumes: ATTN: Sales Leader to: turbineenergy@gmail.com
Full Spectrum Solar is seeking a Photovoltaic (Solar-Electric) Installation Technician.
Location: Madison, WI and vicinity. Some projects may require overnight stays within a few hours of Madison (food and lodging per diem provided).
Description: Full Spectrum Solar, a leading Wisconsin design/build solar contractor, is currently seeking two Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Technicians for the fall (starting as soon as possible and ending December 30th). Depending on workload, there is a possibility that the position could be extended or become permanent. This is a great opportunity to work with experienced installers, electricians and engineers who have years of experience in the solar energy construction industry. The primary job responsibility is to construct PV mounting racks and install PV modules for commercial and residential sites under supervision. The position requires following schematics, written instructions and verbal directions. The work includes mounting PV panels on roofs, trellises and ground-mount racks. The position may occasionally require assisting electricians with installing inverters and associated electrical equipment.
Qualifications: Ideal position for a person who is hands-on, mechanically inclined and self-motivated. Previous solar, construction or electrical experience would be a plus. Some of the work is physically demanding. After the mounting racks are constructed, solar modules are individually carried and positioned repeatedly on roofs and weigh up to 41 pounds. You will need to be comfortable working on roofs, and ladders. A valid driver�s license is required. Transportation to jobsites is desirable, but not required.
Hours: Work will typically be 30 � 40 hours per week with flexibility regarding time off. We offer paid-time-off and optional health insurance/dental (with 25% employee contribution) starting the first of the month one month following hiring.
Number of positions: 2. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
To apply: Send or email resume and cover letter, with dates of availability:
Attn: Burke O�Neal
Full Spectrum Solar
100 S. Baldwin St. #101
Madison WI 53703
Fax: 608-284-9495
E-mail: burke@fullspectrumsolar.com
More information about our company: See http://www.fullspectrumsolar.com
St. Clair Community College is seeking a Instructor/Lecturer in Mechatronics/Alternative Energy. The College is anticipating a need for this full-time position for Fall Semester, beginning August 2010.
Deadline for application: July 6, 2010.
Salary Range: $44,025 - $53,293
Excellent Fringe Benefits
Application Instructions: Apply online at www.sc4.edu/jobs. Unofficial copies of transcripts, cover letter and 3 letters of recommendation are also required. These may be faxed to 810-989-5577.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master�s degree preferred, Bachelor�s degree required in a related occupational area of instruction.
Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related field is required.
College teaching experience is preferred.
Experience and/or desire to use new instructional technology preferred.
Job Specifications:
All academic degrees must be from an accredited college or university.
Teaching assignments will include a variety of undergraduate courses in electronics, industrial automation, fluid power and controls, electrical power and controls and alternative/renewable energy which may require additional training during the teaching and nonteaching semesters (spring/summer).
Mentoring and coordinating student internships (alternative energy) required.
Teaching assignment may include day, evening and/or weekend courses.
Faculty responsibilities include teaching courses, maintaining and upgrading laboratories, maintaining scheduled office hours, advising students, developing curriculum, assessment, and participating in College service and professional development activities.
Community service is encouraged.
Wisconsin Clean Cities -- Southeast Area is seeking a Program Associate.
Wisconsin Clean Cities � Southeast Area, a statewide nonprofit organization formed in 1994 and based in Milwaukee, seeks a half-time Program Associate to assist in the development and implementation of clean transportation projects and programs, including the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. Efforts focus on reducing petroleum consumption and improving air quality by expanding the use of alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced-vehicle technologies, and related strategies such as hybrids, fuel economy and idle reduction. The Program Associate, a newly-created position, works under the guidance of the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, urban and regional planning, economics, engineering, natural resource management, or any related fields, or equivalent work experience in the aforementioned areas.
- Demonstrated experience in program implementation.
- Detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
- Self-starter, enthusiastic, innovative, and capable of meeting challenges and pressing deadlines.
- Team player with trouble-shooting and multi-tasking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven commitment to energy and environmental issues.
- Solid computer skills including proficiency in using basic Microsoft and/or similar software products such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, web and database applications. Web site maintenance experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with environmental, alternative fuels, alternative vehicle technologies or similar programs preferred.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist organization in implementing the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program (the Program), a new four-year effort that aims to achieve significant reductions in petroleum use and emissions by the increased use of alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles, and the installation of infrastructure necessary to directly support such vehicles. The Program is administered by the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence, with Wisconsin Clean Cities as a key partner.
- Aid in Program-related recordkeeping, signage coordination, training, outreach, education and special events coordination.
- Assist in implementation, tracking, and reporting on other grant-related activities, as prescribed by each individual grant.
- Contribute to written communication materials such as newsletter, web site, fact sheets, news releases, presentations, grant proposals and reports.
- Attend community forums, meetings, and events, and make individual and public presentations on organization�s mission, services, and needs when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director. Salary
- $19.00/hour, payable on a monthly basis for work performed in the previous month. (No benefits in addition to straight hourly pay are associated with the position.)
Application Instructions
- No phone inquiries, please.
- Any questions an applicant may have after closely reviewing the position description and organizational fact sheet should be made via e-mail to francis.vogel@we-energies.com by Friday, June 11, 2010. A question-and-answer (Q&A) document will be e-mailed collectively to all those with queries on Monday, June 14, 2010. This Q&A document will be sent in lieu of individual responses.
- Wisconsin Clean Cities � Southeast Area is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.
- Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three professional references to: francis.vogel@we-energies.com (preferred method). Alternately, hard copies may be mailed to:
Francis X. Vogel; Executive Director
Wisconsin Clean Cities � Southeast Area
231 W. Michigan St., P318
Milwaukee, WI 53203. - Applications must be received by Friday, June 25, 2010, in order to receive consideration. The target hiring date is July 2010.
Cat�non, on behalf of a Multinational company in the industrial sector, is seeking a Technical Engineer for Renewable Energy to be based in Iowa State.
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the OIB Engineering Manager the Technical Engineer will be in charge of:
- Participate in developing Business Plan for the products in selected clients
- Work of prescription and client approval
- Supporting the network of distributors and subsidiaries
- Comply with the figure for fixed billing
- Raise the products selected and seek information regarding the position of competitors
- Identify current and future needs of customers and guide them
- Leading the approval processes
- Inform to DGO units of incidences arisen and making follow-up as well as providing solutions to clients
Requirements:
- University degree in Engineering, preferably with major in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in installation and engineering of the Electrical Network (MV/HV substations, MV installation�)
- Experience in Protection Relays and Telecontrol Units for MV units (communications, on field setting for Transformer and Line protections)
- Experience with Wind parks application (Windmills, MV connections, relays, Substations) in the engineering or in installation
- Fluent in English. Spanish is s plus.
- Travel disposition in USA and Worldwide
Our client offers:
Our client offers an attractive salary and benefit package. Furthermore, trainings are provided for the right candidate.
In order to apply, please submit your application to Ms. Daniela M�ller, dmueller@catenon.com
Organization Background:
LEED Council�s Workforce Development Division provides Industrial and Computer Skills training, and green sector training including: Weatherization Skills, and (starting Spring 2010) Solar/Wind Technologies Installation, Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies, Bridge to HVAC and Bridge to Energy Auditor. LEED Council is developing a new transitional jobs program, Green LEEDers, as a social enterprise.
The Green Skills Training Coordinator will develop and implement LEED Council�s green sector training programs, including curriculum development, training, building linkages with other training and education providers to foster career-path training, and developing linkages with employers. In addition, the Coordinator will work with LEED Council executive staff to manage the Green LEEDers transitional jobs program and transition it into a social enterprise.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY: $40,000 to $44,000 depending on experience.
CONTACT
Rich in Quality. Joliet Junior College, located in southwest suburban Chicago, Illinois, is a comprehensive community college. The College offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university, occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, work force and workplace development services, and support services to help students succeed. The College has a combined total of over 27,000 credit and 18,000 noncredit students attending classes on its main campus located within the city of Joliet, and its two extension campuses located in Romeoville and downtown Joliet as well as the extension center in Morris, Illinois. The College employs 213 full time faculty members and just over 500 full time staff. The total employee count is over 1,550 including all full time and part time faculty, staff, and student workers. For additional information about Joliet Junior College, please visit www.jjc.edu
Instructor, Energy and Power (Fall 2010, Tenure Track)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested candidates should apply online at http://employment.jjc.edu
Application deadline is April 5, 2010.
www.jjc.edu
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is in the process of launching a new Associate Degree program for the solar energy industry. This full time position will champion the implementation of the Solar Energy Technology program and serve as the instructor in many of the core program courses. This position is customer-focused and will require flexible scheduling and/or delivery to meet customer needs.
General Qualifications:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is in the process of launching a new Associate Degree program for the energy management industry. This full time position will champion the implementation of the Energy Management Technology program and serve as the instructor in many of the core program courses. This position is customer-focused and will require flexible scheduling and/or delivery to meet customer needs.
General Qualifications:
Freudenberg-NOK is seeking a Sales Director Renewable Energy for their Elgin, IL location.
Freudenberg-NOK is the Americas joint venture partnership between Freudenberg & Co. in Germany and NOK Corp. in Japan. Together, the companies make up the worlds largest producer of elastomeric seals and custom molded projects. Since its inception in 1989, Freudenberg-NOK has enjoyed remarkable growth with annual revenues of approx. $1 billion.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Agencies / Direct Placement:
Job Description: Renovate passive solar sunroom, restore log cabin, build recording studio, repairs and maintenance on other buildings. Emphasis on local and renewable resources.
Skills needed: Rough and finish carpetry, cabinetry, the ability to work independently and oversee others.
Renumeration: Housing, meals, and all living expenses provided, including vehicle use, long-distance telephone, computer. Rustic, communal living, organic and wild food diet. Small stipend.
Please read our website at http://www.teachingdrum.org before applying.
Contact: Tamarack at 715-546-2944 or email Tamarack.
Position Overview:
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Job Functions:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to info@bioferm-es.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
Because the Climate Initiative has just been launched, the Executive Director will play a
key role in establishing the organization, defining its mission and priorities. He/she will
report to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for overall leadership, direction
and general management of the organization. He/she will have primary responsibility for
working with the Board to develop a strategic plan for the organization. Once the plan is
approved, the Executive Director will be responsible for designing and implementing a
business plan, developing and delivering programs and directing day-to-day operations,
with the objective of establishing a solid foundation for outstanding performance and
success in meeting the mission of the organization. The performance of the Executive
Director will be measured on the basis of meeting the objectives and establishing a
reputation of excellence for the organization in all of its operations and activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and visionary professional with a
passion for the environment that includes helping Wisconsin significantly reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. The successful candidate will be a person of integrity and
stature in the community with proven leadership experience, exemplary business and/or
nonprofit management skills, and a strong commitment to collaboration with other
climate change initiatives. Fundraising, community relations and partnerships, and board
development are all key components of this challenging role. Other essential skills and
experience include:
The Climate Initiative Board is committed to providing a competitive salary and benefit program.
CONTACT
OR
Bob Schoenbaum, Principal
This is a one-year position that is funded by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) provided to Ramsey County by the Federal Government out of ARRA funds. It is possible that this position could continue beyond one year.
The person in this position will work with Public Health and Property Management staff to help plan, organize, guide and coordinate the County's efforts to create an internal County energy/sustainability plan, with an aim to implement sustainable and energy-related practices within the organization, including addressing current methods and practices that could be made more sustainable, researching new and emerging technology and sustainability practices, educating the organization regarding sustainable practices and developing and implementing sustainability goals and strategies. This is professional and administrative work to identify, develop, implement and coordinate innovative and effective programs to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from County operations, and related duties as assigned.
For more details, please go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ramsey/default.cfm
28020 Madrid (Spain)
www.catenon.com
LEED Council, Inc. is seeking a Green Skills Training Coordinator.
LEED Council, Inc. (Local Economic & Employment Development Council) is a non-profit community-based organization providing economic, workforce and sustainable development services to businesses in Chicago�s North River Industrial Corridor, and to Chicagoans seeking skills training. LEED Council is a founding member of the Chicagoland Green Collar Jobs Initiative whose mission is to develop a skilled workforce that is ready to meet employer demands in the new �green� economy and to capture new employment opportunities for Chicago-area low-skilled individuals in emerging green jobs related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, natural resource conservation and environmental-related technology. In response, LEED Council has launched its Green Career Pathways Program.
80% of Blue Cross / Blue Shield HMO and Dental
Margie Gonwa, LEED Council Workforce Development Director
mrgonwa@hotmail.com by April 15, 2010
No calls please
Joliet Junior College is seeking an Instructor for Energy and Power.
Rich in opportunity.
The Energy and Power faculty member will provide a leadership role in the development and implementation of wind technology and alternative energy at JJC. Teaching assignments will include multiple sections of Wind Energy Technology (WET) in addition to Electrical/Electronic Automated Systems (EEAS) and Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) curriculum. Because this position is organized under the umbrella of Career and Technical Education (CTE) which is legislated by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Act of 2006, the Energy and Power faculty member will be expected to participate in appropriate advisory committees, collaborate with high school faculty and staff on articulation and recruitment activities, and play an integral role in the development of industry partnerships that implement comprehensive local programs of study for wind technology and alternative energy. We seek individuals who demonstrate a positive attitude, who embrace student centeredness and will adapt to new and changing situations. The position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is seeking a Solar Energy Technology Instructor.
For detailed information, download the job announcement HERE. All application materials are only accepted online: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, etc. must be attached to the application at the time of submission. You are unable to go back after an application is submitted to add, delete, or change any information, other than address, phone number, and email.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is seeking an Energy Management Technology Instructor.
Hands on experience in one or more of the following;
For detailed information, download the job announcement HERE. All application materials are only accepted online: resumes, cover letters, transcripts, etc. must be attached to the application at the time of submission. You are unable to go back after an application is submitted to add, delete, or change any information, other than address, phone number, and email.
Manage the sales and applications engineering activities within the Renewable Energy market segment for Simrit Americas (North and South America). Renewable energy is defined as power derived from wind, solar, tidal, and nuclear methods. This market segment also includes electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving strategic development, divisional sales objectives, staffing, associate development, department budget and sales activities required to support achievement of short and long term strategic objectives and customer satisfaction issues. Primary annual objectives are defined in the annual operating plan.
Freudenberg-NOK (FNGP) has a team of dedicated recruiters who are responsible for all hiring needs within FNGP. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors only and on an as needed basis. FNGP has identified and finalized our list of preferred vendors for the 2009 calendar year and the review process has been closed. We do not accept resumes from recruiting agencies that are not a preferred vendor, have not been authorized or approved by Corporate Recruiting to partner on a position and have not signed FNGP's vendor agreement. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and FNGP will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Teaching Drum is seeking a green and passive-solar oriented individual for Green Carpetry. This is a full time, live-in position at Teaching Drum Outdoor School, which teaches Native survival skills, self-discovery, and emotional healing.
Bioferm Energy Systems is seeking a Entry Level Biogas Associate .
Bioferm Energy Systems is looking for an entry level biogas associate. The successful applicant will have an interest in biogas as a renewable energy source, waste to energy technologies and a desire to further the development and research of biogas technology.
For questions, call Diana Rumpf at
(608)-845-2193
Wisconsin Climate Change Action Initiative, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director.
The primary responsibilities for the Executive Director include:
Rebecca Yanisch, Principal
Phone: 612-375-8841
Email: rebaccay@keystonesearch.com
Phone: 612-375-8898
Email: bobs@keystonesearch.com
Ramsey County is seeking applicants for a Planning Specialist--Energy and Sustainability Coordinator.
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