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A new fuel industry of the future is coming to Brazil, bringing with it the need for almost 6 new professionals. The vacancies include positions for technicians, skilled workers, semi-skilled workers and unskilled workers.
Brazil is in the midst of a full expansion towards energy transition, and one of the key elements for the success of this movement is green hydrogen, which is seen as the fuel of the future. To sustain this transformation, the need for qualified labor, especially technicians, is one of the major challenges. According to a study carried out by the National Industrial Training Service (SENAI), the country will need to train almost 3 technicians and specialized workers every year to work in the new industry of fuel.
This demand for professionals is seen as essential to leverage the production and use of green hydrogen on a large scale. The research carried out by Senai was developed in partnership with the H2Brasil project, which promotes the cooperation between Brazil and Germany to promote sustainable development, focusing on the fuel of the future.
The demand for technicians in the green hydrogen sector
The survey shows that, for the green hydrogen sector to thrive, 2.863 new qualified professionals will be needed per year in Brazil, especially at the technical and skilled worker level. These professionals will have as their main function the installation, maintenance and renovation of systems directly related to the production of this fuel.
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Half of the experts interviewed by Senai indicated that most of the demand for technicians will be focused on the installation of green hydrogen production plants, as well as the maintenance and updating of operating systems. This shows the importance of having a qualified workforce ready to deal with the challenges of a sector that is still in the expansion phase, but which is already moving billion-dollar investments.
On the other hand, the study also mentions the need for workers at semi-skilled and unskilled levels, estimating a demand for more than 2 workers annually. The highest level, composed of specialized scientists and engineers, was not detailed numerically in the survey, but the research indicated that the demand for these professionals is concentrated in universities and research centers.
Expansion of infrastructure and technical training
For this new green hydrogen industry to take hold, it is essential that the country invests in technical education infrastructure. Senai, for example, has already begun to prepare the ground, creating centers of excellence for training professionals. One of the highlights is the reference center in Rio Grande do Norte, in addition to five regional laboratories located in strategic states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo, Bahia and Ceará.
These initiatives are aimed at professional and higher education, ensuring that the professionals trained have the necessary skills to deal with the demands of this new market. There is even a specific postgraduate course for those who wish to work in the area, focusing on research and development of new technologies aimed at green hydrogen.
According to Felipe Morgado, Superintendent of Professional and Higher Education at Senai, the training process will be divided into two major movements: the first focused on specializations geared towards research and technological development, and the second dedicated to the operation of hydrogen production plants. Both processes require the presence of qualified technicians and professionals.
The new hydrogen industry and its benefits to Brazil
Green hydrogen is not only a fuel of the future, but also a fundamental pillar for the energy transition and the low-carbon economy that Brazil wants to implement. On August 2, 2024, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned the National Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy, popularly known as the legal framework for the sector. This policy establishes the Brazilian hydrogen certification system and encourages the development of projects aimed at the production of clean energy.
In addition to the legal framework, the Senate recently approved a bill that creates the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Development Program (PHBC). The bill, which is now awaiting presidential approval, provides tax incentives for industries that use hydrogen as an energy source, including the fertilizer, steel, cement, chemical and petrochemical sectors. The goal is to stimulate the domestic hydrogen market, making Brazil one of the main producers and exporters of this fuel in the world.
Os estimated tax incentives for the sector total R$18,3 billion between 2028 and 2032, which should attract even more investment. Currently, there are already more than 60 green hydrogen projects in Brazil, representing investments of $ 188,7 billion, according to the National Confederation of Industry (CNI). These projects reinforce the importance of technical training and the creation of a new workforce to meet this growing demand.
International Cooperation and Partnerships
Another important point for the development of the new green hydrogen industry is international cooperation. Germany, for example, is one of Brazil's biggest partners in this project, through the program H2Brazil. This collaboration aims to develop innovative technologies and create a sustainable hydrogen market.
The partnership between the two countries aims not only at developing new technologies, but also at exchanging knowledge and training skilled workers. This cooperation has proven essential for advancing pilot projects that test the viability of large-scale green hydrogen production.
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