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This is a page that will hopefully, help all interested weather folks find meaningful employment.  If you know of jobs or other job links, please e-mail the Webmaster.  And by all means, spread the word around to others.  You can find more positions on the National Weather Association web site.
 

Director, Wind Assessment

Acciona is a global pioneer in contributing to sustainable worldwide development through its main lines of business: development and management of infrastructure and real estate projects, provision of transport, urban and environmental services, and development and operation of renewable energies.

Located in Chicago, IL and reporting to the Vice President, Construction and O&M Services in Chicago this role will manage the work related to wind energy resource assessment and technical development of wind energy projects for all of North America.  The Director of Wind Assessment and Technical Development will coordinate global technical development of wind farm projects during viability phase which includes whole wind farm layout including civil works, energy, yield, environmental impact, EMI electromagnetic interference, turbine logistics, interconnection (within wind farm and the Grid), wind energy assessment needs during the whole life cycle of the project, and other technical issues as they arise. 

 

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for wind measurement campaigns and meteorological monitoring activities for North America.

· Work with internal departments and resources to provide technical expertise and knowledge regarding wind farm site selection.

· Support project developers with technical analysis as needed.

· Prepare preliminary wind farm design layouts and energy calculations.

· Manage department human resources, consultancy needs and project coordination of other technical department resources as needed.

· Responsible for production follow up of operating wind farms.

· Responsible for final wind farm micrositing.

· Provide short term forecast.

· Work with and coordinate activities, technologies, and methodologies with international colleagues for consistency throughout, knowledge share, methodologies, quality standards and responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Meteorology or related technical field, or equivalent work experience

·         Requires 5+ years’ wind energy assessment and analysis experience

·         Requires previous experience managing wind energy auditors and technical staff

·         Must have knowledge of wind project development and an overall understanding of the wind energy industry

·         Must be proficient w. Microsoft Office Suite

·         Must have commitment to customer service excellence, teamwork and collaboration within in a multi-cultural, international environment

·         Must have excellent communication skills; proficiency in Spanish a plus

 Apply Online at http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=4445&job=6572137


Satellite Services Incorporated (SSI)o:p>

METEOROLOGICAL TECHNICIAN (PART TIME)

SSI is seeking qualified applicants for a “PART TIME” dual qualified weather forecaster/observer position at Homestead Air Reserve Base Florida (20 miles South of Miami).  The Weather Station operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

This position requires the ability to observe and forecast atmospheric weather conditions, brief aircrews and command staff, issue advisories/warnings, monitor and interpret RADAR/METSAT, and augment an FMQ-19 to disseminate weather observations.

The ideal candidate for this position would be a prior enlisted military veteran from the weather career field.  Have successfully completed a DOD approved Observer and Forecaster course.  Have a minimum of two years of practical work experience supporting military aircraft/operations.  Be able to obtain a favorable NAC (National Agency Check).  Be close enough to the local area to work at Homestead Florida, and be able to work a rotating shift schedule.

The following specific requirements must be met: Please if you do not meet these requirements do not apply.

            . Minimum of 2-years of military aviation forecasting experience.

            . Minimum of 2-years of military aviation observing experience.

. Minimum of 1 year experience using a weather processing or dissemination system such as : The Air Force N-TFS, Navy’s MIDDS, or National Weather Service AWIPS.

. Minimum of 1 year experience in the operation and interpretation on NEXRAD/OPUP.

            . All experience may be concurrent, and must be current (within the last 5 years).

In addition to base pay, Night/ Sunday differential, holiday pay, and overtime are also included.

Qualified applicants please send resumes to Michael.brand@homestead.af.mil

 

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