Portland - Sales and Service Headquarters
Address and point of contact
Vestas Americas
1881 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon 97201
United States of America
Phone: (+1) 503 327 2000
Fax: (+1) 503 327 2001
Introducing the office
Vestas Americas, the sales and service headquarters for the United States and Canada, is located in downtown Portland, Oregon, along the waterfront of the Willamette River, only 13 miles from Portland International Airport (PDX).
Service and construction sites are located in the following areas:
United States
Palm Springs, CA; Rio Vista, CA; Tehachapi, CA; Ventura, IA; Hampton, IA; Tiskilwa, IL; Fowler, IN; Marienthal, KS; Salina, KS; Bad Axe, MI; Eustis, ME; Dodge Center, MN; Tyler, MN; Velva, ND; Crofton, NE; Wasco, OR; Echo, OR; Oak Ridge, TN; Fort Stockton, TX; Goldsmith, TX; Merkel, TX; Taft, TX; Dayton, WA; Ellensburg, WA; Cheyenne, WY; Fond du Lac, WI; Luxemburg, WI; Malone, WI.
Canada
Pincher Creek, AB; Chetwynd, BC; St. Leon, MB; Bathurst, NB; Moncton, NB; Mount Carleton, NB; Fermeuse, NL; St. Lawrence, NL; Lower West Pubnico, NS; Tiverton, ON; Bloomfield, PEI; Elmira, PEI; Murdochville, QC; Swift Current, SK.
A little history
Vestas entered the North American market, installing its first turbine, in 1981 in the U.S. Since then, it has installed more than 11,000 turbines in North America — 10,335 in the United States and 828 in Canada as of June 30, 2009. Vestas’ cumulative installed capacity is 7,768 MW in the U.S. and Canada.
As of 1 January 2009, Vestas Americas had employed about 1,400 people in its sales and service organization.
Departments
The main departments at this location include:
Construction, External Relations, Finance & Controlling, Health & Safety, Legal, People & Culture, Sales, Service and Technology.
What’s it like to work here
Working at Vestas is about being passionate for getting wind energy on par with oil and gas. It also means being open to change, new ideas, and big challenges. Vestas want to set the standard for the sustainable agenda, and this philosophy fits perfectly in a city like Portland, which takes great pride in being green. So, being passionate about sustainability is not only a lifestyle at work… it is the lifestyle.
Local benefits
Vestas offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including fully paid healthcare premiums for the employee and all eligible dependents, four weeks accrued vacation per year, five sick days per year and a generous 401(k) plan
Sights and surroundings
One of Oregon’s nicknames is “The Pacific Wonderland” and it’s easy to see why. You’ll find Mt. Hood with its nearly year-round skiing, a sweeping gorge boasting more than 70 waterfalls, vineyards that produce some of the world’s best Pinot Noir, and the breathtaking coastline of the Pacific Ocean. All of this is within a 90-minute drive from an exciting, welcoming metropolis. Portland offers the culture, cuisine, and atmosphere you’d expect from a city, but it is uniquely set amid forests, rivers and mountains. Built of distinct neighborhoods that stretch beyond the city’s edges, the greater Portland area is defined by a sense of individuality, creativity, and a connection to community. Whether exploring the city center or the wine country, Mt. Hood, or the Columbia River Gorge, you’ll discover the qualities that make Portland a real wonder.
