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-354330-20320Industry GuideEnergy020000Industry GuideEnergyOverview: Companies classified as energy are those who use clean energy sources (wind, solar, nuclear) to produce such products as electricity, oil, natural gas, and coal.Hiring Outlook and Trends: Use of Renewable Sources — Issues concerning safety (nuclear); long-term cost (natural gas); and greenhouse gases (coal) are complicating and making more expensive the approval process for new power plants. Federal and state legislatures are actively encouraging development of electric power from wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro sources. A number of states have set capacity targets for the amount of power produced using renewable sources.Coal Use Declining — A combination of increasingly stringent emissions regulations and falling natural gas prices has resulted in far fewer coal-powered power plants in the US. Coal remains the largest fuel source for US electricity generation, but its use has fallen dramatically in recent years. Coal accounted for 33% of US electricity generation in 2015, down from 50% in 2007.On-site Power Generation — More commercial and industrial customers are choosing to generate their own power, reducing their reliance on utilities. The shift has been driven, in part, by concern over weather-related outages, which has prompted some companies to seek more reliable sources of power. Environmental initiatives and tax breaks are also encouraging the implementation of power systems fueled by renewable resources. Photovoltaic solar systems are among the fastest growing options for on-site commercial installations, a trend that has been aided by falling panel prices and a growing number of finance options.?What Employers are seeking:Core Competencies The Energy Industry incorporates a broad range of sectors, including: Natural Gas and Petroleum (Extraction, Refining and Distribution through pipelines), Electricity, including Nuclear, Coal Mining and Refining. The Energy industry incorporates the subsectors of Oil and Gas Extraction, Coal Mining, Utilities, including electricity and gas transmission and distribution and Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing.Skills and Experience MBA or BA/BS degree focused on management, mathematics, science or technology. Several areas of expertise to be viewed as a valued candidate in the energy industry are: engineering, manufacturing, distribution, renewables site construction, renewables site operations. A business degree will set you up well for administration and business operations roles. Renewables are a huge and growing global business. It’s the right field to be getting into, with the combination of good financial and fiscal security aspects as well as the social conscience virtue win. It’s somewhat of the opposite of fossil fuel jobs, which will diminish over the coming decades and obviously are more challenging to justify on societal value merits. Other entry-level positions, such as engineering technician, usually require at least a two-year Associate degree in engineering technology. Professional jobs, such as geologist, geophysicist, or petroleum engineer, require at least a bachelor's degree, but many companies prefer to hire candidates with a master's degree, and may require a Ph.D. for those involved in petroleum research. Candidates with strong mathematics and science skills are preferred. College-level courses or prior experience in a mechanical or technical job may be helpful. With computers now used to keep records, generate reports and track maintenance, employers are increasingly requiring computer proficiency. While most mining jobs can be entered directly from high school, the increasing sophistication of equipment and machinery requires a higher level of technical skill. Certifications / Technical Skills Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (Salesforce preferred), the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines, high energy and a positive attitude. Interpretation, modeling, financial risk management, business development, operations management.Sample Employers ConstellationExxonMobilExelon?Sample Job TitlesTechnologist Solar Sale- Entry Level to Management Business Development Executive Brand Ambassador Management TraineeEntry Level Solar Energy ConsultantEntry-Level Mainframe DeveloperOutside SalesElectrical/Mechanical Systems EngineerGreen Energy Field RepsGeographic Distribution / Global opportunities (Top 10 Firms)?CompanyLocationRecruit MBAs?ExxonMobilIrving, TXYKorea Electric Power Company Naju, South KoreaYPublic JSC GazpromMoscow, RussiaNPhillips 66Houston, TXYValero EnergySan Antonio, TXNNational GridWarwick, UKYOJSC Rosneft OilMoscow, RussiaNReliance IndustriesMumbai, IndiaYOJSC SurguneftegasSurgut, RussiaNMarathon PetroleumFindlay, OHYResourcesSmith MBA Club - Smith Energy Association - Association of Energy Service Companies - Edison Electric Institute - Solar Energy Industries Association - Energy Institute - Coal Council - American Wind Energy Association - Hydropower Association - ??Quora Department of Labor TimelinesThe industry hires all year without a formal recruiting process. ?Programs identified for college programs typically follow the traditional fall/spring recruitment cycles. College programs: ?Full time and internship recruiting takes place in September and October. ?Certain experiential and leadership programs recruit in the springtime during the months of February and March. ??Compensation: ???MBA:$106,965.00 Source: US News, reported March 23, 2017Entry-level:$58K Source: ? ................
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