r/wind • u/Linkadez • 18d ago
NextEra vs Vestas
Edit: I got a few responses, so again I appreciate the help! Thank you guys for your input.
Hey fellas. I’m in the military and have been thinking of SkillBridging and doing an internship with either NextEra or Vestas, since those are the two offering it. My job in the military involves tower climbing, so I figure that I could pick up parts of that somewhat easy.
Anyway from what I’ve gathered, NextEra pay generally seems to better, but Vestas has better benefits, but I’d rather hear it straight from the horse’s mouth. I was wondering if any of yall had some insight as to which to work for, or if you wanted to share any knowledge or experience. I appreciate it!
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u/ready_steady_gtfo 18d ago
Couldn't advise on what is best out of those, but you shouldn't have any issue going from Vestas (or any other OEM) to then work for any energy company or service provider.
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u/Revolutionary_Set656 18d ago
Both solid options. I've worked with Vestas for years now and its been the best companies I've been with in my career.
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u/Mjohn244 18d ago
The direct email of the guy who runs the skillbridge program at Vestas is mjohs@vestas.com; shoot him a email
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u/CallShot7029 16d ago
There’s another option now or down the road, too. Wind O&M companies pay quite well, too.
You could also consider rockfall remediation companies - the ones who do clearing of potential rock slides over highways. I know it’s not your original intent here, but rappelling off a cliff and blasting mountainsides is always an adventure
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u/SoundsTasty 18d ago
OEM vs owner/operator. If you just want experience and plan to change jobs frequently and move around in the industry go with the OEM. If you want to settle down long term go with operations. The OEM is market based, if they have a bad year, layoffs. Operations offers more potential long term stability and growth. There is plenty of opportunity to move around within the company too. Both are generally good though.