1 Green Energy Careers (Biomass, Geothermal, Hydropower,
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130.362.9 The student understands the opportunities and careers
in fields related to physical and mechanical systems. Engineers
must possess strong technical communication skills. To interview
for an engineering career, the engineer must first research the
career opportunities available in engineering. Green Energy is a
growing field in the engineering industry. 2 Copyright Texas
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The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this
lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 3 Is a
renewable energy source. Is heat from within the Earth. The word
geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme
(heat). Geothermal Energy Is a renewable energy source. It is
organic material made from plants and animals; contains stored
energy from the sun. Biomass Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright
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The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this
lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 4 Is a
renewable energy source. Produces the most electricity in the
United States. Accounts for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation
and 67% of generation from renewables in 2008. Hydropower Energy
DefinitionsTerms Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this
lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 5 Is a
non-renewable energy source. It is gasoline, diesel fuel, and
propane. Most gasoline is made from crude oil, formed from remains
of plants and animals (diatoms) that lived hundreds of millions of
years ago. Diesel fuel is used in diesel engines found in most
freight trucks, trains, buses, boats, and farm and construction
vehicles. Propane is an energy-rich gas that is found mixed with
natural gas and oil. Petroleum Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright
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The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this
lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 6 Is a
renewable energy source. Is the suns rays (solar radiation) that
reach the Earth. May be converted into other forms of energy, such
as heat and electricity. Solar Energy DefinitionsTerms Copyright
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The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this
lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson. 7 Is a
renewable energy. Its energy from the wind caused by moving air
masses. The movement is caused by temperature and pressure
differences in the atmosphere.. Wind Energy DefinitionsTerms
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A career is an occupation or profession, especially one
requiring special training, followed as one's lifework: She sought
a career as an engineer. A career is ones calling in life. A career
is ones chosen pursuit. 8 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012.
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Few industries are guaranteed such fast global growth as Green
Energy. Green Energy Careers help preserve or enhance the
environment. They help reduce the use of natural resources, such as
oil and gas, while improving energy efficiency, and/or lowering
pollution. Individuals with traditional workforce skills may only
need to acquire some additional knowledge about green practices or
minimal training to become an active participant in the green
economy. 9 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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In this lesson, we will explore Green Energy Careers which
currently exist in the areas of: 1. Biomass Energy 2. Geothermal
Energy 3. Hydropower Energy 4. Petroleum Energy 5. Solar Energy 6.
Wind Energy 10 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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A career in bioenergy requires a variety of specialties and
skills. If bioenergy becomes more commercially profitable, the
number of bioenergy-related jobs could increase. More farmers and
foresters will be necessary to produce and harvest biomass
resources. 11 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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Agricultural Specialist - serve as expert and technical
consultants in the inspection, intelligence, analysis, examination,
and law enforcement activities related to the importation of
agricultural/commercial commodities at the various ports of entry.
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Additional direct and indirect careers in rural areas of the
country. Farmers - a person who raises living organisms for food or
raw materials. Foresters - a person who practices forestry, or the
science, art, and profession of managing forests. 13 Copyright
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The Geothermal Energy industry employs both skilled workers and
those with professional degrees. Developing hot water reservoirs
requires the following types of employees. Geologist - scientist
who gathers and interprets data pertaining to the rocks of the
Earth's crust. 14 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All
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Reservoir engineer - responsible for what goes on thousands of
feet below the surface of the Earth. Evaluate field performance by
performing reservoir modeling studies and explore opportunities to
maximize the value of both exploration and production properties to
enhance hydrocarbon production. 15 Copyright Texas Education
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Mud loggers - monitor natural gas entering the drilling mud
stream, and draw well logs for use by oil company geologists. Rock
cuttings circulated to the surface in drilling mud are sampled and
analyzed. 16 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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The Geothermal Energy industry employs both skilled workers and
those with professional degrees. Developing hot water reservoirs
requires the following types of employees. Hydraulic engineer an
engineer that studies hydraulics. The branch of civil engineering
dealing with the use and control of water in motion and with the
design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges. 17
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Environmental scientists and engineers may participate in
research and development (R&D) efforts through private
companies, national laboratories, and universities. Biologist - a
scientist devoted to and producing results in biology through the
study of life. Ecologist - a biologist who studies the relation
between organisms and their environment. 18 Copyright Texas
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If the Hydropower project also involves managing the reservoir
and the surrounding land, the developer will also hire: Recreation
planner - concerned with developing and protecting natural
resources to assure recreational opportunities for the general
public. 19 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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Petroleum Engineers will: 1. Discover oil and gas in the
future. 2. Determine best drilling methods to find oil and gas deep
in the earth. 3. Manage production when oil and gas are drained
from underground. 20 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All
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Petroleum Engineers work in teams to: 1. Use creative solutions
to find oil and gas 2. Understand rock formations 3. Analyze oil
and gas fields qualities 4. Monitor drilling and production 5.
Design equipment, processes so maximum amount of oil and gas is
recovered 6. Manage drilling of oil and gas wells 7. Ensure
operation runs smoothly and safely 21 Copyright Texas Education
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Petroleum Engineers work in a variety of settings: High seas
Remote jungles Vast deserts Mountain ranges In laboratories Offices
Outdoor sites 22 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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Opportunities for Petroleum Engineers are great! 1. Hot job
market Severe worker shortage for the next 10 years and more 2.
Excellent pay Highest starting salary of any engineering degree 3.
Graduates in demand Scholarships available 4. Choice of work
environment Varied work situations, global locations, field or
office 5. Fast track career Industry promotes from within to fill
managerial positions 23 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All
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Lets take a look at some of the top jobs in the solar energy
industry. 1. Urban Planner: Careers in this field are in huge
demand. The skill set of urban planners who conduct contingency
planning are badly needed in our pursuit to reduce our carbon
footprint. Positions in Urban Planning are expected to rise by over
15% over the next 5+ years. 24 Copyright Texas Education Agency,
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2. Solar Operations Engineer: Engineers in this position are
faced with the task of designing new solar systems, then
supervising and inspecting the structures during construction,
which makes them the architects of the entire facility operation.
They are also involved in monitoring and testing the correlation
between old and new solar energy facilities. 25 Copyright Texas
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3. Environmental Engineer: This position has some pretty big
shoes to fill. The objective of these engineers is to prevent
further deterioration of our planet by limiting soil erosion,
global warming, acid rain and ozone depletion. The next 7 or so
years should see employment opportunities in this field rise by as
much as 25%. 26 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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4. Solar Lab Technician: Companies are seeking technicians with
design, production, installation and testing skills involved with
solar energy technologies. With the increase of homes and
commercial buildings investing in solar energy, so increases the
need to find skilled professionals with the knowledge to get the
job done. 27 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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5. Solar Power Installer: This is a relatively high-paying
position within the solar energy spectrum of jobs, and
opportunities abound. If you have a background in construction, you
may want to look into some of these positions to install
solar-thermal water heaters and solar panels on rooftops. 28
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6. Wind Turbine Fabricator: Because wind is the leading source
of alternate energy, these wind turbines are in higher demand than
ever. And because they are garnering considerable financial support
and tax rebates, wind farms are appearing everywhere. These jobs
offer a great opportunity. 29 Copyright Texas Education Agency,
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7. Energy Efficiency Builder: Our existing buildings are one of
the greatest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, making them
energy guzzlers. If youre a skilled engineer, architect or
retrofitter, your skills are in high demand to not only convert
existing structures but also new buildings that are energy
efficient. 30 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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8. Sustainability Systems Developer: In order to design, build
and maintain the network required to support solar energy sources
such as smart energy grids and wind farms, software developers and
engineers are in high demand. This is a particularly golden
opportunity for those with experience in web 2.0 applications and
open source programming. 31 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012.
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9. Solar Hot Water Installer: With a surge in the number of
homeowners and business owners purchasing solar heating systems,
the demand for professionals in this area is escalating with it, in
both residential and commercial buildings. As the technological
advances in this area grow, so does the number of people required
to fill these positions. 32 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012.
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Solar Energy International (SEI) has provided hands-on and
online training in renewable technologies.
http://www.solarenergy.org/ 33 Copyright Texas Education Agency,
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The American Wind Energy Association estimates that by the year
2030, the wind industry could support 500,000 jobs across a variety
of fields including construction, manufacturing, engineering,
marketing, consulting, environmental services, technicians, and
more. 34 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
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The field of Wind Energy research require a mechanical,
computer, or electrical engineering background. Students who study
technical skills, business, science, public policy, or even liberal
arts can all find jobs in the wind industry. 35 Copyright Texas
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There is currently a very high demand for wind turbine
technicians, design engineers, proposal writers, construction
managers, large load transportation specialists, utility program
managers, and much more. 36 Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012.
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Click on 2 of the 4 links below to find what career best fits
you. https://www.iseek.org/careers/clusterSurvey
http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/
http://www.mi-career.com/survey.php
http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.as px
http://checkoutacollege.com/explorecareers/interestsurvey.as px
Complete the Edmodo Quiz on Green Energy Careers You will research
about a career that you are interested in pursuing this May. Be
ready for your interview! 37 Copyright Texas Education Agency,
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