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Key Responsibilities
• System operation and monitoring
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Maintenance and inspection
• Hydrogen filling and transportation
• Inventory management
• Data logging and reporting
• Training and communication
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
• Understanding of Hydrogen Properties: Specialists need a deep understanding of hydrogen's unique properties, including its high flammability, low density, and ease of leakage.
• Storage Methods: Knowledge of different hydrogen storage techniques, such as high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic liquid storage, and chemical storage, is essential.
• Pipeline Infrastructure: Professionals must be proficient in managing and maintaining the infrastructure required for hydrogen distribution, including pipelines, storage facilities, and transportation equipment.
• Engineering and Design: Skills in engineering and design are vital for developing and optimizing hydrogen storage and distribution systems.
• Materials Science: Understanding of materials suitable for hydrogen storage and transport, including pressure vessels and cryogenic tanks, is important.
• Soft Skills:
• Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for collaborating with other specialists, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: The ability to identify and solve technical problems related to hydrogen storage and distribution is crucial.
• Teamwork: Working effectively as part of a team is essential for successful project implementation and problem-solving.
• Innovation: The ability to think creatively and propose new solutions for challenges in the hydrogen industry is valuable.
Training Providers in the UK
• NOCN Group: Offers an introduction to hydrogen short course covering fundamental concepts like storage and distribution.
Education & Training - NOCN
• Synergie Training: Provides online training on underground hydrogen storage.
*VIRTUAL* - Underground Hydrogen Storage
• World Hydrogen Leaders: Offers in-house training and bespoke programs for hydrogen professionals.
• Hydrogen Storage, Transport, Distribution — World Hydrogen Leaders
Kiwa: Organizes hydrogen training courses for gas network professionals, covering various aspects of hydrogen infrastructure.
Hydrogen Training Courses | Kiwa Energy
Qualifications and Training
Hydrogen storage and distribution specialists typically require a strong foundation in engineering, with a focus on fields like chemical, environmental, or energy management. A bachelor's degree is often a starting point, and advanced degrees (master's or PhD) in sustainable energy or hydrogen technologies are highly preferred. Practical experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly with hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, is also crucial.
IMechE:
Offers a course on "Hydrogen storage and transportation" covering a range of topics, including storage technologies, transportation methods, and safety considerations.
Hydrogen storage and transportation
TECH:
Provides a Postgraduate certificate in "Hydrogen Storage, Transportation and Distribution" that focuses on the latest scientific and technical advancements in the field.
Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Storage, Transportation and Distribution - TECH United Kingdom
NOCN:
Offers an introductory course on hydrogen covering fundamental knowledge and principles.
Infocus International:
Provides an online course on "Hydrogen Storage and Transportation" with a business-focused perspective on the technologies and market factors influencing the hydrogen supply chain.
Hydrogen Storage and Transportation (Online Course) – Infocus International
EnergyEdge:
Offers virtual instructor-led training (VILT) on hydrogen storage and transportation.
Hydrogen Storage & Transportation – Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)
Cogent Skills:
Provides hydrogen awareness training through its Hydrogen Skills Alliance.
Hydrogen Skills Alliance - Cogent Skills
European Hydrogen Observatory:
Provides training programmes on various aspects of hydrogen technology
Training programmes | European Hydrogen Observatory
Engineering Apprenticeships
Offered by institutions like Bridgend College, these programs cover mechanical, electrical, and renewable energy engineering disciplines.
Completing such an apprenticeship provides foundational skills applicable to hydrogen infrastructure, including system maintenance, instrumentation, and safety protocols
Energy & Environmental Technician Roles
Apprenticeships in energy management, environmental technology, or sustainability are available through various providers.
These roles often involve monitoring energy systems, conducting efficiency audits, and implementing sustainable practices—skills directly transferable to hydrogen distribution networks.
Utility and Gas Network Apprenticeships
Companies like Wales & West Utilities and National Grid offer apprenticeships in gas engineering and network operations.
As the gas grid transitions to hydrogen blends, experience in these roles provides valuable exposure to hydrogen infrastructure and safety standards.
• NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Hydrogen:
This certification provides a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen, its applications, and related skills, including green skills, physics, and chemistry for the hydrogen industry.
• NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Hydrogen - NOCN
Hydrogen Energy Consultant Expert Certificate:
This training pathway, offered by the Renewable Energy Institute, includes accredited courses designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to become hydrogen energy consultants.
• IMechE Training Courses:
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers - IMechE offers various training courses related to hydrogen storage, transportation, and related topics, including tailored and blended programs.
Employment Opportunities in the UK
• Sofidel – Hydrogen Integration at Port Talbot:
This initiative is part of a broader £2 billion government-backed effort to produce green hydrogen, potentially leading to local employment opportunities in hydrogen storage and distribution as the project progresses.
Sofidel UK - Sofidel
• National Grid – Hydrogen and Gas Network Integration:
National Grid is exploring the integration of hydrogen into the existing gas network, which may involve roles related to the storage and distribution of hydrogen. While specific vacancies in South Wales are not currently listed, the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure may create future opportunities in the region.
Hydrogen | National Grid Group
• Hydrogen UK – Industry Growth and Job Creation:
Hydrogen UK reports that the hydrogen economy is at the forefront of an employment and skill revolution, estimating the creation of over 320,000 jobs by 2030. The development of hydrogen hubs and production facilities is set to rejuvenate local economies, including areas with a strong industrial heritage, potentially leading to job creation in hydrogen storage and distribution
Jobs & Skills - Hydrogen UK