Vestas
With a vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, everything we do revolves around the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions. Every day, our 29,000 employees help to create a better world by designing, manufacturing, installing, developing, and servicing wind energy and hybrid projects all over the world. With +145 GW of wind turbines installed in 85 countries, our sustainable energy solutions have already prevented 1.5 billion tonnes³ of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere and contributed to a more sustainable energy system. We have more than 40 years of experience in wind energy and were the first company to reach the 100 GW landmarks for both the installation and service of wind turbines. As such, we believe we have already played a crucial role in laying the foundations for the sustainable era, and that we are uniquely positioned to show the path to a sustainable planet.
Wind energy is our heritage and core competence. We believe wind will form the backbone of the sustainable energy systems of the future, and we remain focused on developing solutions that accelerate the energy transition and strengthen Vestas’ continued leadership in wind.
The world is 1.1 °C warmer today than in pre-industrial times, and although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decrease in CO2 emissions, global warming remains on the wrong trajectory. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a 1.5 °C increase in global average surface temperature will have devastating consequences for our planet, causing extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and climatic changes. The temperature increase is largely caused by the growing concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, and energy production and usage remain the primary emitter. It is therefore abundantly clear that urgent change is needed in the world’s energy mix. For instance, according to the International Energy Agency, a 40 percent reduction in emissions by 2030 will require nearly 75 percent of global electricity generation to come from low-emission sources by this time.
To change our planet’s trajectory, the most cost-effective and immediate path to meaningful emissions reduction is large-scale deployment of renewable energy. However, as the penetration of renewable electricity increases, this alone will not be enough to avoid a temperature increase above 1.5 °C. We must therefore address the following three challenges:
Accelerate the deployment of renewable energy
Wind and solar energy only account for around 9 percent of the global electricity generation mix today;6 it is therefore clear that the deployment of renewables needs to accelerate substantially for the world to stay within a 1.5 °C scenario.
Drive society-wide electrification
Today, only certain elements of society are powered by electricity and renewable energy – in fact, only 20 percent of energy consumption is electricity.7 A key lever to creating a sustainable energy system is to drive electrification forward and ensure mobility, heating, and industries can be powered by electricity from renewables.
Implement solutions for non-electrifiable use
In some industries and sectors electrification is not feasible anytime soon. However, Power-to-X and green hydrogen are well-known solutions that show great potential to address the challenges we face – for example, by helping to shift steel production and heavy transport to renewable energy sources.
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Manager, Site - North Allegheny, PA
Cresson, Pennsylvania
Harness the power of wind and shape the future with a job in renewable energy at Vestas! Build an exciting and rewarding career with a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and high-...
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Wind Technician II - Hog Creek, Ada, OH
Ada, Ohio
Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker|Full-Time|Field Operations Vestas Wind Technology Technician II Hog Creek Wind Farm- Ada OH Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity ...
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Materials Manager, Offshore Wind
Boston, Massachusetts
At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us? Vestas is a major wind turbine manufacturing company with significa...
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Mobile Site Manager - North East
Boston, Massachusetts
Location:100% Travel (Assigned to Various Service Sites across the North East Region) About Us:Vestas is a global leader in wind energy, committed to sustainable energy solutions. We pride ourselves on our innovative and safety-focused appr...
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Wind Turbine Technician II - Lovington, NM
Portales, New Mexico
Vestas Wind Turbine Technician II Full-time Lovington, NM At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you're equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Adva...
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Portland, Oregon
As a Contract Specialist for Vestas you'll use your skills and experience to: Oversee the negotiation process of Vestas service contracts from internal kick-off meetings to the handover to Operations. This includes direct negotiation with c...
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Mobile Site Manager - North East
Lansing, Michigan
Location:100% Travel (Assigned to Various Service Sites across the North East Region) About Us:Vestas is a global leader in wind energy, committed to sustainable energy solutions. We pride ourselves on our innovative and safety-focused appr...
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Wind Turbine Technician II - Priddy, TX
Priddy, Texas
Vestas Wind Turbine Technician II Full-time Priddy, TX (Flat Top site) Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you're equipped with Basic Safe...
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Project Controls Lead, Offshore
New York, New York
At Vestas we are powered by the dream of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of engaged visionaries. Would you like to join us? Vestas is a prominent wind turbine manufacturing company with signifi...
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Houston, Texas
The Capacity Planning Specialist is essential to setting and implementing the service labor budget across North America, working in conjunction with various levels of internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: * Capacity Planning: Prepare ann...
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