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Key Responsibilities
• Site preparation and foundation work: clearing land to prepare for building foundations and preparing marine sites for the installation of structures.
• Structural installation and construction: erecting infrastructure both offshore and onshore
• Specialised equipment handling: operating land-based construction and offshore equipment
• Marine and environmental work: compliance with environmental regulations and installing and maintaining subsea infrastructure
• Maintenance and repairs: maintaining structures onshore and offshore.
• Safety compliance and risk management: follow the safety protocols and adhere to the safety measures.
• Teamwork and coordination: collaborating with project managers and a team of specialists.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Safety Awareness and adherence to safety protocols: safety is top priority on construction sites, knowledge of hazard identification, emergency response procedures and the use of PPE is crucial.
• Physical fitness and endurance: Being physically fit is essential, as the role is physically demanding. The ability to fulfil manual tasks and harsh environmental conditions are also vital.
• Technical skills: the ability to do various tasks such as welding and pipefitting, electrical and mechanical systems, is important.
• Construction equipment operation: Knowing how to operate and maintain construction machinery is vital.
• Problem-solving: knowing how to deal with unexpected challenges is essential. A good worker troubleshoots issues and works to find effective solutions.
• Teamwork and communication: vital to work efficiently in teams and to communicate effectively.
• Time management: being able to manage work time efficiently is important to meet deadlines and maintain productivity.
Training Providers in the UK
• Ritchies Offshore Services Ltd- offers technical knowledge and operator training for renewable energy
Ritchies Offshore Services
• HFR solutions: specialise in GWO training, with expertise in offshore activities and real-world experience. They also offer working at height training
Working at Height - HFR Solutions - Onshore, Offshore and Renewables Training Provider
• HOTA (Onshore, offshore and Renewables Training): provides a wide range of offshore training courses
• Home | Onshore, Offshore and Renewables Training
• The Wind Academy: Focus on training for the offshore wind industry< offering courses like Fibre Optic and cable Technician
• Courses — The Wind Academy
• Ergon: offers professional training for UDT qualifications and forklift operator courses, as well as educational services for aviation
Employee training - onshore-offshore course
• Kurso: offers a wide range of courses, including offshore and onshore courses conducted in accordance with the qualification requirements of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
Offshore and onshore courses - vocational training
Qualifications and Training
Many employers prefer candidates with high school diplomas or equivalent. What Education Do You Need For?
• Completion of a technical training course in construction is available throughout a range of sectors, included below:
• Cand Guilds: offer qualifications covering various aspects of construction. Construction and The Built Environment | City & Guilds
• NVQs: practical qualifications are designed for those already working in construction. Construction Training Courses - UK's Biggest Provider
• CITB: provides a range of training courses, crucial for health and safety roles. Site Safety Plus Courses For Construction Skills - CITB
• CSCS: provides proof that individuals have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do, helps improve standards and safety in UK construction. Construction Skills Certification Scheme | Official CSCS Website
Apprenticeships are a useful way to enter a career in construction. Particularly, areas that provide apprenticeships are listed below:
Gower College Swansea and Coleg y Cymoedd: offer apprenticeships in construction
RWE: offers apprenticeships for wind turbine technicians
• Obtaining certifications from recognised bodies, such as the following, are useful for aspiring onshore and offshore construction workers:
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training): fundamental safety and emergency response training
• HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training): training for safe evacuation from helicopters in emergencies
• GWO (Global Wind Organisation): safety training for offshore wind farm workers
• OSHA certification: safety standards and hazard management and training
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Basic Life support and emergency training
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• Siemens Gamesa: They are involved in the installation and maintenance of offshore wind farms in the UK, including the construction of offshore platforms and onshore substation facilities
• Equinor: an international company with operations in both offshore oil and gas and renewable energy projects. They operate numerous offshore platforms, alongside their onshore energy developments
• Orsted: global leader in offshore wind energy. They work on the construction and integration of onshore infrastructure required to support offshore wind installations
• Vestas: major wind turbine manufacturer, with both onshore and offshore projects. Vesta is primarily known for supplying and installing onshore turbines, they are also heavily involved in offshore wind farm projects