Offshore wind Workforce
- Typical jobs in an offshore wind farm
- Training recommendation to pursue a career in offshore wind industry
- Inspirational stories from the first Vietnamese people working in the industry
Mission In Each Phase
3 – 5 years
Perform wind and soil investigation surveys; undertake environmental assessments; secure necessary permits; perform wind farm design, procure main components & secure financing
3 – 4 years
Fabrication & installation of wind turbines; construction of substations, cables, and other infrastructure; testing and commissioning of offshore wind farm
30 years
Continuous monitoring to ensure efficient and safe operation of the offshore wind farm; perform preventive and corrective maintenance of the assets (if any)
1-2 years
Work with authorities for permits and time to decommission the project; remove the project components, Materials; return the sea and land areas to the original state
Potential Candidates For Offshore Wind
Candidates with offshore wind experience
High-level candidates with extensive experience in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind projects of similar or larger scale in the world.
Candidates with experience in related industries
Candidates with working experience in oil & gas, marine, onshore construction, power system operation, onshore/nearshore wind power, heavy manufacturing
Candidates with experience in project administration
Candidates for administrative or support roles have a higher degree of flexibility from transition from various other sectors
Entry-level candidates
Candidates with limited relevant experience can start a career in offshore wind industry in apprenticeship level positions, graduate & intern programs
Training Recommendations
- Undergraduate programs
Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Construction & Electrical Engineering, Maritime Navigation, Power Management, Renewables, Ship Control, Ship Machinery, Renewable Energy - Short-term programs
Basic Safety Training, Basic Technical Training, Advanced Rescue Training, Enhanced First Aid
Stories Of Our Team
Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised
The transition to clean energy can be delivered in a way that creates little impact to the environment
Where there are challenges, there are opportunities to grow
Domestic suppliers have advantages & opportunities to transform Vietnam’s huge potential of offshore wind energy to reality
We can help to make the planet a better place to live for future generations
I look forward to contributing to a "green grid"
We have a responsibility to take good care of our green business environment, so no one should be worried about their future.
Offshore wind can offer you a career that you can grow with over time
No two days are the same as there’s always new things to learn and explore in this advanced environment
Our seas and marine activities can work in harmony to support and heal the planet
All you need is a good attitude and a willingness to get in and get the job done
Jobs in the offshore wind sector allow young people like us to build our green future with our own hands
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is one of the world’s largest offshore wind developers and the largest global investor focused on greenfield renewable energy development, with >50GW of offshore wind projects in various stages of development, construction and operation around the globe
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) is an exclusive global offshore wind development partner to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. COP leads offshore wind project origination, development and construction in new and established markets around the world
The La Gan offshore wind farm is located off the coast of Binh Thuan, Vietnam. With an expected capacity of 3.5 GW, the wind farm is estimated to power more than 7 million households. La Gan aims to be one of the first large-scale offshore wind farms in Vietnam.