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Alternative Energy

The Industry and Technologies:

It goes without saying that energy independence and a shift from fossil fuel-bases energy sources is one of our country’s highest priorities. There are many promising technologies and companies looking to harness the power of Solar, Solar Thermal, Wind, Biofuels and other emerging technologies in order to capitalize on market opportunities as well as achieve the goal of protecting the future of our environment.

Companies in the industry, not unlike those of other emerging industries, are faced with the challenge of sourcing, recruiting and retaining top Alternative Energy talent. Without people, companies and industries cannot grow. From research and development to procurement and manufacturing of components and commodities (Polysilicon in Solar, Turbines for Wind Projects, Feedstock for Biofuels, etc.) to the design, construction and operation of power plants and facilities, the entire value chain in the Alternative Energy industry is long on opportunity, but short on industry-experienced talent. Further, the prospect of retooling the nation’s workforce to fill much-needed “green-collar jobs” represents a potential shift of manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.

i-Hire's Experience in Alternative Energy

i-Hire has established itself as the leader in Alternative Energy Staffing, working with industry leaders to help meet the challenges associated with building companies experiencing dynamic growth in a faced-paced business environment. I-Hire has built a robust Alternative Energy talent database and far-reaching network of Materials Science, Manufacturing, Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Construction, Sales & Marketing professionals at the top of their fields with leading energy companies, traditional and alternative energy companies alike.

What is i-Hire’s track record of meeting and beating recruiting expectations of our clients? For example, i-Hire did it for a $1B+ company, add 100+ employees across the organization in less than two years. No other consulting firm or traditional “staffing agency” can say that.

The Future of Alternative Energy

The future for the industry couldn’t be brighter, what with Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) is more than two-dozen states, investment tax credits (ITCs) and investments in new technologies, creating thousands of Alternative Energy jobs. Growth will be unprecedented in states like California, Nevada, Arizona, the Carolinas and Florida for Solar PV and Solar Thermal jobs, while the plains states and other areas of the U.S. will continue to see huge growth in Wind power jobs. Due to heightened research and development in areas like Biofuels, job growth will be seen across the nation. More and more Alternative Energy companies’ growth will be limited to how quickly and efficiently attract, hire and retain top talent. i-Hire can do it more effectively than anyone else.

A Recruiter's View

As a recruiter who has worked with Executive-level management in the Alternative Energy industry, I have a deep understanding of the entire value chain. Staffing strategies for high-growth companies need to be just that: strategic. The importance placed of getting an attractive return on investment far exceeds that of simply “filling a job.” Achieving that goal requires more than writing a job description and posting it to the internet. Relationships, a solid referral network and robust database of hard-to-find talent are the most important components of the overall Recruiting mix when building a world-class company in the Alternative Energy industry. –Tom Janci, Sr. Recruiter, i-Hire Inc.