Vestas to Create 1,350 Jobs at New Wind Turbine Plant in Colorado

Posted on 15. Aug, 2008 by Timothy B. Hurst in economy, environment, renewable energy

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On the same day that job data showing Colorado had the highest unemployment rate in three years, Colorado officials announced a major expansion for Vestas Wind Systems in what will eventually become the state’s largest renewable-energy venture.

Vestas, the world’s largest wind-energy manufacturer selected Brighton to be the location of its new $290 million wind turbine complex. The 178-acre Brighton site will make blades and assemble the nacelles that wind turbines use to generate power. The project is expected to create 1,350 new jobs.

The company already has a major blade manufacturing facility in Windsor facility producing about 1,800 blades a year and employing 650 people at peak production.

Vestas’ presence in Colorado is a cornerstone of Gov. Bill Ritter’s “new energy economy” that seeks to make the state a focus of both renewable energy power plants and manufacturing complexes.

“This expansion reinforces Colorado’s standing as a national and international leader in clean, modern energy for the future,” Ritter said at a news conference today.

Vestas move into Northern Colorado has already spurred growth in its Colorado supply-chain, and today’s announcement is certain to contribute even more to the burgeoning renewable energy sector in the state.

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15 Responses to “Vestas to Create 1,350 Jobs at New Wind Turbine Plant in Colorado”

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  2. Timothy B. Hurst

    17. Aug, 2008

    I believe that particular blade is from a Vestas 3MW turbine.

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  5. Xou Xiong

    04. Nov, 2008

    Wow!!!! I saw that Vestas to create 1,350 jobs to go green, what interest me is the Brighton, CO. plant. How do we find out the qualification to apply for the jobs and what route to take? Thanks.

  6. Diane Pierson

    06. Nov, 2008

    Would like to know contact for open jobs with Vestas.

  7. Timothy B. Hurst

    06. Nov, 2008

    Xiong and Diane-

    I believe Vestas has contracted with SOS Staffing to handle all or most of the hires in Colorado. Below is a link to the latest job openings. Hope this helps.

    http://www.sosstaffing.com/vestas/

  8. Joseph Modriskey

    17. Dec, 2008

    Have been working in king city Missouri changing blades on Suzlon Wind Turbines andlooking for a full time job with Vestas Wind Turbines please notify me of any job openings. Willing to travel or relocate please contact me via email or cell 954 614 4697. thank you

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  10. edward livengood

    02. Mar, 2009

    i could use a job at the plant

  11. Donnie Johnson

    05. Mar, 2009

    I am currently interested in a position with your company. I was referred by SOS Staffing in Canon City, Colorado. You can contact me VIA E-mail.

  12. [...] that they’ve added in Windsor, Colorado, and the 1,300 jobs they will create down the road in Brighton, the Danish-owned wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, is looking to fill 500 vacancies at their new [...]

  13. Terry Keeling

    29. Mar, 2009

    Need work.
    19 years of experience as a truck driver/owneroperator.
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  14. Jaime Camargo Jr.

    13. Apr, 2009

    How may I get more information on qualifications and job opening posting.

  15. Patrice

    06. Jun, 2009

    I am a principal of FPC of SWMO. My specialty is in working with engineers and technical sales/marketing personnel. I am aware of a number of very hard-to-find ASNT Level III NDTs, Welding Engineers who are also Professional Engineers, Stuctural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Power Generation Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, Field Service Engineers, Quality Engineers, Metallurgists, etc. Who do I contact at Vestas about working with them to fill critical openings? Many of these candidates are gainfully employed and I have recruited them. patrice@fpcswmo.com 417-887-6737

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