How to Transfer Your Skills into Offshore Wind
The offshore wind industry has seen rapid growth over the past decade, driving a sharp rise in demand for skilled professionals. As countries and industries shift away from oil and gas to meet NetZero targets, the transition to greener energy sources is accelerating.
At ERSG, we believe that transferable skills are key to closing the industry’s skills gap, helping to ensure there is a strong and capable workforce ready to meet this growing demand. Here are some things to get you started identifying key transferable skills in the energy sector.
Identify Key Skills
If you’ve worked in oil and gas, you may already have many of the key skills needed to succeed in renewable energy, specifically Offshore Wind. Skills in health and safety management, project delivery, high-voltage electrical systems, marine operations, and engineering design are highly sought after.
Beyond technical expertise, problem-solving, leadership, and risk assessment are universally valued skills that translate seamlessly into renewables. The key is recognising how your experience maps onto the requirements of offshore wind projects.
The Challenges
Transitioning into a new sector can present some unique challenges. Industry-specific certifications are often required, and new technologies may demand additional learning. However, with the industry set to create tens of thousands of new jobs by 2030, the opportunities outweigh the difficulties, and many employers are actively seeking candidates with transferable skills.
How ERSG Can Help Transition to an Offshore Wind Job
At ERSG, our Hire, Train, Deploy model is designed to make the transition into offshore wind as seamless as possible. We identify candidates with transferable skills, provide the training and certifications needed, and place them directly into roles where they can make an immediate impact. This ensures professionals move confidently into renewables while giving our clients access to a workforce that is job-ready from day one.
With years of experience connecting skilled professionals to opportunities in the renewable energy sector, we know how to match talent from oil and gas with roles in offshore wind. Whether you’re looking to take your first step into renewables or advance an existing career, our expertise and guidance can help you find the right role and make your skills count in the energy transition.
