Wind, solar and renewables generally remain the most popular destination for people working in other energy sectors seeking change, according to a new report.
The third annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) found 78% of renewables professionals surveyed said ‘yes’, when asked if they would pursue a career in the sector if they were entering the energy industry now.
The report is based on surveying more than 17,000 energy professionals and hiring managers in 162 countries across oil and gas, renewables, power, nuclear and petrochemicals.
Over 85% of those aged 25 and under expressed enthusiasm for a career in renewable energy.
According to other key findings within renewables in the latest GETI report remuneration is on the up, with 51% of non-hiring professionals reporting an increase in pay over the past 12 months.
In addition 68% of non-hiring professionals anticipate further pay rises in 2019.
The report also found that 88% of professionals would consider relocating to another region for their job, with career progression opportunities the number one factor attracting talent to a region.
Power provides the biggest source of competition for talent, with 48% of those open to switching sectors attracted to the industry, followed by oil and gas on 38%.
However, the GETI report, also found renewables companies cannot afford to become complacent.
Nearly 50% of sector professionals are worried about an impending personnel shortage in the sector.
GETI is produced by Airswift, a global workforce solutions provider for the energy, process and infrastructure sectors, and Energy Jobline, the world’s leading jobsite for the energy and engineering industries.
Energy Jobline managing director Hannah Peet said: “Competition between sectors remains as fierce as ever, and renewables companies need to be careful that their successes don’t breed complacency.
“However, hiring managers expect to start paying out a lot more raises next year, perhaps because they see exactly the retention challenge the sector faces. Hopefully, that foresight will be a saving grace because there are a lot of positives for them to build on.”