Esmeralda Piza
Director, Operational Workforce Management RES Ltd
Esmeralda Piza is Director of Operational Workforce Management at RES Americas Construction, where she leads apprenticeship programs, safety and technical training, and craft workforce development across large scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects. A bilingual talent development and acquisition leader with national experience, Esmeralda specialises in building sustainable pipelines for skilled trades and leadership roles across commercial, industrial, and clean energy construction. She is passionate about developing people from within, creating inclusive career pathways, and delivering workforce strategies that improve retention, safety, and performance. Her work spans early talent through senior leadership, supporting projects across the US.
Seminars
- How a nationally recognized, Department of Labor aligned apprenticeship program scaled over a decade from 6 apprentices to over 200+ to create a strong internal pipeline; producing superintendents, foremen, and bilingual leaders from within the business
- How blending classroom learning with on-the-job training and immersive development experiences has driven 82% retention, reduced turnover, improved safety outcomes, and delivered meaningful cost savings for both the organization and its clients
- How executive access, internal mobility, community focused projects, and inclusive development pathways create loyalty, empowerment, and long-term career progression that keeps people engaged and growing
This interactive Q&A explores how clear expectations, blended learning, hands-on development, and intentional support can transform internships and apprenticeships into reliable engines for talent growth and workforce stability.
