The oil and gas sector is heading towards a shortage of skilled workers , with Europe and in particular the UK already affected by the crisis . Worries about job security and the ethical concerns of younger workers are believed to be factors in the shortage . millennials and digital natives are less willing to work for an industry they consider unethical. The sector needs a further 200 jobs over the next six years , according to energy training organisation OPITO . Nearly half the sector ’s human resources personnel were concerned about the issue , a survey by recruitment firm Airswift revealed in January .
The oil and gas sector is heading towards a shortage of skilled workers , with Europe and in particular the UK already affected by the crisis . Worries about job security and the ethical concerns of younger workers are believed to be factors in the shortage . The sector needs a further 200 jobs over the next six years , according to energy training organisation OPITO . Nearly half the sector ’s human resources personnel were concerned about the issue , a survey by recruitment firm Airswift revealed in January .