Mesalands Community College Wind Energy Technology

09/04/2024

Mesalands Community College Wind program is in the News! According to the Department of Labor the wind industry is projected to grow over 60% in the next 10 years.

There are dozens of wind and solar projects in New Mexico and even more planned for the future. The booming industry doesn’t seem to be slowing down, despite challenges like

08/06/2024

TONIGHT 5-6 PM - GRAND OPENING - Join us in celebrating the completion of construction on our new Student Services! MEET THE PRESIDENT and enjoy some delicious snacks. The community is invited to meet our new president and see the new entrance on the west side of building A, directly across from the wind turbine. TONIGHT 5 - 6 pm!

07/31/2024

Mesalands Community College in the News! We are recognized as leading the way in Wind Energy training.

The following editorial was written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board and originally published in the New York Daily News:

02/19/2024

OSHA 10 will be offered 29th of February to the 1st of March. Start time is 8am in the wind building at 8am. Questions please ask Andy Swapp. If you are not registered there are still seats available.

01/26/2024

Join one of the world’s Leading suppliers of wind power solutions, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy as a Traveling Troubleshooting Technician!

This position is responsible for performing and reporting on various troubleshooting tasks, turbine inspections, and component repairs.

This position is also responsible for troubleshooting support on all components associated with the wind turbine.

95% travel from site-to-site is required.

The Traveling Troubleshooting Technician will interface with clients and work with small crews on a regular basis.

They are expected to be able to lead and manage their tasks with minimal supervision.

Job sites include primarily Canada and potential for US.

Apply
https://siemensgamesa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SGRE/job/CA-Medicine-Hat-AB/Traveling-Troubleshooting-Technician_R-37460-2

01/08/2024

Went through some old slides and have had some wonderful memories especially in the Grand Canyon and especially rowing the enterprise! Left hand run in Grapevine - thanks for the advice Bill Skinner!!!

01/08/2024

I still have my silver metal hard hat from fighting forrest fires with my brother Chris. We got to go through a BLM chow line once and there was a table with stickers so Chris grabbed one that said crew boss and stuck it on my helmet. I got some real sour looks from the older more seasoned firefighters.
I remember drawing the short straw to cut down a burning snag at the edge of a cliff. I was honored that chuck Z included me in the draw. Ends up at age 14 I fell the snag up the hill. I felt like a man that day. This may sound corny but to have your boss and older brother have the confidence in you to do the job and do it right was a powerful boost to me. They did offer to take my short stick because it was so dangerous but I was pumped and ready to do the job. It is a good thing the lord has looked out for me all these years. The short stick isn't always bad. Something good comes from everything!!!

12/07/2023

Wind turbine technicians are in high demand, even with the recent cancellations of offshore projects.