NEW JOBS IN WIND

4 Emerging Green Collar Jobs in Wind Energy
Ezra Drissman, July 30, 2009 (Daily Green)

"As wind technology advances so follows wind power jobs. Wind jobs are green careers…Wind and solar power jobs are uniquely connected with the new smart grid that is being constructed….to push wind electricity around the country…[Meanwhile, these] wind energy jobs are opening up all across the United States…

"…Wind Turbine Machinist… just like a production machinist for any other industry…[but specializing] in the production of metal and plastic parts for wind turbines… reviews blueprints (written or electronic)…[selects] tools and equipment needed to shape the piece, and calculate where to cut or drill the material they are working with (steel, aluminum, titanium, plastic, etc.)…[uses] knowledge of metal properties and skill with machine tools to produce the part to extremely precise specifications."

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"…Wind Power Turbine Installer… must be well acquainted with the physics and science of wind turbines… a background in applied science is a must… A wind power turbine installer has to know the different wind speeds and how a wind turbine works, because outfitting a home with a wind turbine relies on this technical knowledge.

"…Wind Analyst…is a meteorological professional who uses advanced scientific models and equipment to predict and measure wind flow…[studies] the effect of wind flow at current turbine sites…[helps] plan and develop new wind farm sites…[studies] meteorological data and estimate wind output to support consulting services in wind energy development."

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"…Wind Energy Technician… maintain turbines on wind farms…[needs] a fairly strong background and understanding of mechanical and electrical principles…[also needs] to be in fairly good shape. Taking care of really tall turbines involves climbing a lot of stairs.

"Wind farms will only grow in number…[S]tart now. The opportunity for growth is immense…"