✅ Dave Reece discusses the massive growth and demand in the renewable sector, highlighting his experience since 1995.

✅ BHiveLive, a talent acquisition platform for renewable energy, addresses the staffing challenges faced by companies in the industry.

✅ The renewable industry offers job opportunities in various fields, including engineering, construction, electrical work, and management.

✅ AI and robotics are transforming the industry, but human input and technical skills are still essential for verification and maintenance.

✅ Despite automation, there will always be a need for human involvement in maintaining and optimizing renewable energy systems.

✅ The renewable sector presents significant opportunities for civil engineers, electricians, service technicians, engineers, and project managers.

✅ The complexity of modern turbines and renewable systems increases efficiency but also requires specialized skills to address potential faults.

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In this episode 125 of "Failing to Success", Dave Reece, founder of BHiveLive, joins Chad to discuss the tremendous growth and opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Dave shares his experience in the industry since 1995, witnessing its rise as a top growth industry and the increasing demand for skilled professionals.

BHiveLive addresses the staffing challenges faced by renewable energy companies by providing a talent acquisition platform. Dave highlights the difficulties in finding qualified staff at the right time and price, which led to the creation of BHiveLive. The platform allows companies to directly connect with technicians in the field, bypassing traditional recruiters.

The renewable industry offers diverse career opportunities, from engineering and construction to electrical work and project management. Dave emphasizes the importance of human input despite advancements in AI and robotics. While automation plays a role in inspection and maintenance processes, human verification and technical skills remain crucial.

The complexity of modern renewable systems, such as turbines, requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Dave mentions the larger scale, integration of computers, and increased power generation as factors contributing to the need for skilled technicians and engineers. Maintaining and optimizing renewable energy systems necessitates continuous human involvement.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:43 The Renewable Sector

00:01:25 Moving from Wind Turbines to Talent Acquisition

00:03:19 The Creation of BHiveLive

00:07:27 Opportunities in Renewables

00:10:01 Contact Dave