TODAY: AVANGRID and CMP Hosting Special Hiring Event
Event in Response to Pixelle Androscoggin Paper Mill Closure
AUGUSTA, ME — March 23, 2023 — AVANGRID and Central Maine Power (CMP) will be hosting a special hiring event on Thursday, March 23, at La Fleur’s Restaurant in Jay, Maine, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The hiring fair is in response to the closure of Pixelle Androscoggin Paper Mill, which was announced last month. Food will be served.
“We have made a commitment to Maine that AVANGRID would do everything it could to support people impacted by Pixelle’s decision to close their facility. The Jay Mill has long been a fixture in western Maine, and we intend to offer as many opportunities as we can to support those communities that have been affected,” said AVANGRID CEO Pedro Azagra.
Of the more than 80 positions open in Maine, roles are available in the fields of engineering, customer service, operations, project management, systems/technology, construction, and operations.
“CMP has more than 80 open positions in Maine right now, including both field and corporate roles,” said CMP spokesperson Jon Breed. “We want to help. Whether you are a Pixelle employee impacted by the recent mill closure, or just someone ready for a new career opportunity, we invite you to join us, share a bite, and learn more about careers at Central Maine Power.”
In addition to the open roles located in Maine, AVANGRID is also offering remote working opportunities. These jobs would allow potential employees to work remotely supporting AVANGRID companies in New York, all while living and working in Maine.
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About CMP: Central Maine Power Company (CMP), a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc., is Maine’s largest electricity transmission and distribution utility. Established in 1899 and based in Augusta, Maine, CMP serves approximately 646,000 customers across 346 communities in central and southern Maine. It operates approximately 23,500 miles of distribution lines and 2,900 miles of transmission lines. Over the last decade, the company has invested approximately $3.5 billion in Maine system infrastructure.
About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $41 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks business, AVANGRID owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, AVANGRID owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs more than 7,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. In 2023, AVANGRID ranked first within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2022 for the fourth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. AVANGRID is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit https://www.avangrid.com.
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