For many years, the energy industry had certain perceptions about salary. That oil & gas pays higher than renewables; that multinational companies pay higher than Japanese firms; that large corporations are the best-paying players in the market. As the energy industry transitions and diversifies, subsidies and large-scale investment have flowed into new technologies across renewable […]
Salary Trends Across Japan’s Energy Sector Read More »
As Japan and the world transitions their energy mix from fossil fuels to renewables and new fuels, the workforce is transitioning as well. With new sectors such as offshore wind and hydrogen growing quickly, companies need to hire more people than experienced professionals exist in the market. With highly competitive tender processes and immature markets,
The Great Energy Talent Squeeze Read More »
This year, Japan’s renewable energy labor market has retained its authentic trait of being largely candidate-driven. There is a shortage of candidates amid an abundance of job openings, in contrast to the situation in most developed economies with a strong renewable energy industry, such as the UK or Australia. The market structure is not the
Fast Movers Benefit the Most in a Tight Market Read More »
It’s hardly a secret that hiring / recruitment in Japan is just as unique as the local culture, and very much in contrast to how things are done in the rest of the world. This of course means there’s going to be pitfalls and challenges, but also opportunities and advantages. In this column, I’d like
First Hire in Japan? Don’t Panic Read More »
Corporate PPAs are big business these days. Developers, off-takers, traders, and utilities are all in to secure long-term, price-stable electricity that’s generated from renewable energy. First and foremost, this means they need to hire people who can formulate, facilitate and structure CPPA deals. The PPA sector is still a young industry, however, and there are
Corporate PPAs: the Ultimate Shortage of Professional Talent Read More »
At the start of 2020, just as Japan was getting a new wave of overseas investment into the energy sector via the upcoming auctions for offshore wind, Covid-19 hit the world and locked down borders for over two years. Dozens of companies that planned to expatriate experienced talent were not able to do so, whereas
Japan Is Open for Business, But How About Overseas Talent? Read More »
Last year was very interesting and eventful for the energy industry. The highlights include Japan’s fundamental shift in nuclear policy, the war in Ukraine, LNG shortages and record energy prices, a pause on Japan’s offshore wind auctions after a shock Round 1 result, as well as a major spotlight on co-firing with hydrogen and ammonia.
2022 Energy Talent Trends – A Year of Transition Read More »
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