Safety Technology Ltd’s Certificate in Safety in Offshore Wind Energy (Level 3) training programme received an industry recommendation from RenewableUK’s Renewables Training Network (RTN) this week. The three week safety programme designed for service leavers has been developed in conjunction with w
Van Oord and Falck Safety Services signed a two year contract for the provision of safety training earlier this month. To this end, Falck will now provide Van Oord, a Dutch contractor for dredging, marine engineering and offshore energy projects (oil, gas and wind), with the large majority of all ne
Since 17 February 2015 Falck Safety Services is offering wind safety training according to the Siemens Wind training specifications by becoming a Siemens preferred training centre. To achieve the acknowledgement by Siemens, Falck Safety Services invested in equipment and instructors. There is a new
Since 17 February 2015 Falck Safety Services is offering wind safety training according to the Siemens Wind training specifications by becoming a Siemens preferred training centre. To achieve the acknowledgement by Siemens, Falck Safety Services invested in equipment and instructors. There is a new
The Crown Estate yesterday welcomed the first consent order for offshore wind energy at Dogger Bank in the North Sea, the largest renewable energy development ever to receive planning consent in the UK and the largest offshore wind project to receive consent globally. Head of Offshore Wind for The C
To support the ongoing contracts and foreseen commercial opportunities, FLiDAR has announced that it aims to strengthen its team with an offshore logistics & technical manager. The ideal candidate has relevant offshore experience to oversee the deployment of FLiDAR devices. He adopts existing proced
The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is offering a “win-win” for businesses and graduates based in the Humber area, which covers North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull City Councils. The Graduate Advancement Programme is encouraging local businesses t
Grimsby could see around 4,000 people employed in offshore wind industry over the course of five years, according to Offshoreenergy Denmark. With three Centrica’s wind farms already functioning, and Dong and E.ON building two wind farms offshore Grimsby, Hans Pedersen, of Offshoreenergy Denmark said
Total Jobs Contracts Limited took advantage of an opportunity when they started doing odd jobs for Vattenfall. With the help of Vattenfall’s Site Manager, Tony Francis, they obtained all the necessary certificates to work offshore. Francis and his team helped train them in different areas of general
A new renewable energy centre was launched yesterday in North East England, which is expected to attract thousands of potential workers for the fast-growing wind sector. Julian Brown, chairman of RenewableUK, officially opened the new centre in front of more than 70 business and education leaders fr
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has commenced recruitment of over 200 skilled jobs at the recently announced blade manufacturing facility on the Isle of Wight. The new positions have been created in order to fulfill the demand for DONG Energy’s 258 MW Burbo Bank Extension project, off the coast of Liverpoo
CWind has created a new role in business to ensure that it continues to develop and maintain the highest levels of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) as it expands its global footprint. Mr Kevin ‘Pat’ Paton has been appointed to the role of Global Head of SHEQ, making him responsible f
RWE Innogy has won this year’s Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award organised by RenewableUK and The Crown Estate. Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Emergency Response Team was declared winner during the Health and Safety Conference, which takes place today in Birmingham. The Emergency Res
RWE Innogy has won this year’s Renewable Energy Health and Safety Award organised by RenewableUK and The Crown Estate. Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Emergency Response Team was declared winner during the Health and Safety Conference, which takes place today in Birmingham. The Emergency Res
