Key Skill Area Expertise Required
- Marine and Offshore Engineering: Understanding the construction, maintenance, and operation of offshore turbines and substructures.
- Electrical and Grid Connection: Expertise in offshore electrical systems, including cables, substations, and energy transmission.
- Mechanical Engineering: Knowledge of turbine mechanics, blade technology, and turbine assembly.
- Surveying & Monitoring: Skills in site surveys, monitoring the integrity of offshore structures, and environmental monitoring.
- Offshore Vessels: Skills in operating and maintaining vessels used in offshore wind farms (installation, crew transfer, maintenance).
- Port Operations: Understanding port logistics for offshore wind operations, including docking, transportation, and storage of wind turbine components.
- HSE Compliance and Standards: Offshore wind projects require rigorous safety protocols. Training in offshore health and safety, as well as specific certifications such as BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training) or GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certifications.
- Environmental Management: Understanding of marine environmental protection and compliance with offshore wind project regulations.
- Project Lifecycle Management: Knowledge of the stages of offshore wind development—from design and permitting to installation and operation.
- Supply Chain Management: Expertise in logistics, procurement, and inventory management specific to offshore wind farms.
- Risk and Cost Management: Understanding financials, risk assessment, and cost analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Energy Systems & Storage: Skills in offshore wind energy storage systems and integration with the grid.
- Data Analytics & AI: Use of data and artificial intelligence for performance monitoring, predictive maintenance, and optimisation of offshore wind farms.