The demand for electric power is growing and so is the demand for reliable service. That means utility companies will be looking for qualified job applicants at all levels of their organization.
The key in filing this demand will be technical schools. Many offer training in metering, computers and generation facilities. The best schools will have industry professionals on their faculty. This is a must as both new and existing utility workers need to keep up to date on all the latest technologies and methodologies.
Some trade colleges offer two-year technical degrees in electric utility technology. Others offer hands-on training in power plant technology. Power technicians must have adequate in-house training to keep their skills up to date.
Attracting talented employees is another matter. Utility workers need to feel that their skills and knowledge are appreciated. They also want a sense of upward mobility, that promotions or advancement are within their reach. They want to grow and to network with more experienced workers who can share both knowledge and opportunities. These conditions will draw the best talent to an organization, especially once the economy starts to take off again and workers have more job choices.
As the economy improves, utilities will be looking to hire skilled talent. Add talent attrition due to a graying workforce and it's not hard to see that job opportunities for qualified workers will only improve in the next few years.
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Alex A. Kecskes has written hundreds of published articles on health/fitness, "green" issues, TV/film entertainment, restaurant reviews and many other topics. As a former Andy/Belding/One Show ad agency copywriter, he also writes web content, ads, brochures, sales letters, mailers and scripts for national B2B and B2C clients. Please see more of his blogs and view additional job postings on Nexxt.
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