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Sector Overview From Robert Half Reveals Demand For Qualified Professionals In Renewable Energies And Oil And Gas Amid Expanding Operations And New Projects.
The growing demand for qualified professionals in the Renewable Energies and Oil and Gas sectors reflects a scenario of expansion and innovation in the energy market. New players are entering the scene, operations are expanding, and unprecedented projects are emerging, making the competition for talent even more intense.
The Oil and Gas segment has stood out for opportunities for growth and career development for specialized technical professionals, finance, governance, and compliance. The search for qualified talent is increasingly intense as new challenges and projects are launched in the market. Brazil, in 2023, was already recording record levels of electricity and fuel consumption, signaling a promising scenario for the future of the sector.
Renewable Energies And Oil And Gas Drive The Market
This increase in demand has driven the market, leading to the entry of new players and the expansion of existing operations. The Oil and Gas segment alone anticipates investments of US$ 183 billion by 2031. According to the International Energy Agency, the number of jobs in renewable energy worldwide grew by 5% between 2019 and 2022, with an estimated increase of 4.5% in 2023.
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This context demonstrates that the competition for qualified talent is fierce, as revealed by the Sector Overview of Renewable Energies and Oil and Gas <https://www.roberthalf.com/br/pt/insights/panorama>, released today by Robert Half.
The Urgency Of The Transition And The Heating Of The Sector
With the recent extreme climate events we have witnessed, the urgency of transitioning from a fossil fuel-dependent energy matrix to one based on renewable resources is clear. On the other hand, the Oil and Gas sector remains active, with high exports and expansion of exploration frontiers, highlights Elisa Rodrigues, manager at Robert Half.
In the executive’s analysis, the scenario generates many opportunities in the skilled labor market, as well as challenges to attract, develop, and retain specialized professionals, a crucial measure for business success.
The Growth Of The Skilled Labor Market
Nearly 48% of the energy consumed in Brazil comes from clean sources, a rate far above the global average of 15%. This shift not only benefits the environment but also significantly impacts the search for qualified professionals in the job market.
According to Sarah Reynard Toro, manager at Robert Half, this scenario generates a demand for talent with specific skills in emerging technologies and different energy matrices.
Funding Seeking And Investment Opportunities On The Rise
The Energy, Oil, and Gas markets are in constant motion due to mergers and acquisitions, privatizations, asset transfers, and capital searches. After an active phase of IPO launches, companies are currently betting on bond issuances. Another situation that demands new financial resources is the expansion of the Oil and Gas sector.
Brazil holds a strategic position as a world oil exporter and now has the potential to explore the so-called Equatorial Margin, a region covering the northern coast of Brazil, with expectations of significant capital influx.
Challenges In Talent Management And Attracting Qualified Professionals
There are significant challenges in attracting and retaining talent, both for the Renewable Energies subset and for the Oil and Gas subset. The shortage of specialized labor and the high training costs are constant obstacles. The competition for talent among competing companies is intense, especially for technical positions that require specific knowledge and certifications.
However, the complexity of the Brazilian market, with its regulations and tax peculiarities, represents an additional challenge for newcomers. Another complicating factor is the remote location of most projects in renewable energy, oil, and gas. Attracting specialized professionals to areas distant from major urban centers requires offerings of attractive benefits packages and good guidance on career opportunities. The limited infrastructure in some regions, such as access to healthcare, education, and the internet, also complicates talent retention.
Salary Projections And Relevant Aspects
The average salaries (in reais) in the Renewable Energies, Oil, and Gas subsets, extracted from interviews and market knowledge of Robert Half consultants, can be consulted here <https://www.roberthalf.com/br/pt/insights/panorama>.
This Sector Overview of the Renewable Energies and Oil and Gas subsets aims to provide sector managers with an overview of the perspectives and challenges on the near horizon, from the perspective of people management. The picture described in this Overview is based, at the same time, on data from public sources and on research by Robert Half.
Robert Half, the first and largest talent solutions company in the world, operates in Brazil selecting permanent professionals and for specialized projects in the areas of finance, accounting, financial markets, insurance, engineering, technology, legal, human resources, marketing, and sales and executive management positions. With a global presence and operations across continents, Robert Half is recognized for promoting equality and supporting diversity.
Source: © Robert Half
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