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A recent visit by the OPITO team to Perth, Western Australia, reinforced just how central workforce capability has become to the future of the global energy industry.

Across discussions with regulators, employers, industry bodies, training providers and workforce specialists, a consistent theme emerged: the challenge is developing a workforce that can adapt, transfer skills across sectors and technologies, and remain competent in an increasingly complex energy landscape.

Whether discussing offshore operations, emerging energy industries, or long-term workforce planning, many of the themes were strikingly familiar. Meeting future industry demand, attracting, and retaining talent, addressing regional workforce constraints, and improving labour market intelligence are challenges shared by energy-producing regions around the world.

The visit highlighted the value of bringing together industry, government, regulators, and education providers to share perspectives and identify practical solutions. It also provided an opportunity for OPITO to share insights from our work across global energy markets, including workforce planning, competence management, and workforce mobility through periods of industrial and technological change.

While technologies and policy priorities may differ from region to region, the workforce challenges remain consistent. The conversations reinforced the importance of collaboration, workforce intelligence and knowledge sharing in supporting safe, competent, and future-ready workforces.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to engage with our team. We look forward to continuing these discussions and strengthening relationships across Western Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.

📸 Stephen Marcos Jones , Ooi SuanHoe, Michael Love, MBA and Sri Sabapathy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for strategic market experts to work with OPITO on a comprehensive new market entry project. 🌍

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at OPITO, and we are seeking experienced consultants to support our expansion across priority global sectors.

Focus areas of this project include:
- Market landscape assessment
- Competitor and regulatory deep dives
- Strategic fit and market entry strategies
- Risk and Governance analyses
- Developing new sector road maps

What are we looking for:
- Extensive energy and extractive sector knowledge
- Proven research and consultant experience
- Objective and data driven decision making
- Driven by the mission to improve workforce safety
- Proven track record of developing "Go/No-Go" market entry strategies across diverse geographies with varying regulatory hurdles

This consultancy opportunity is suited to individuals or organisations with the capability to deliver high‑quality strategic insight, market intelligence and risk‑aware recommendations in support of OPITO’s global ambitions.

🗓️ Deadline for expressions of interest: 30 June 2026
Please send expressions of interest to Hazel Lince at [email protected].

Malaysia’s energy workforce is expanding at pace, but long-term success will depend on more than scale alone. 🌏

In his recent article with Asian Power Magazine, CEO, Stephen Marcos Jones highlights the importance of building a standardised, transferable skills framework, enabling a competent workforce that can move confidently across oil and gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors.

A consistent approach to competence and assurance will be critical to supporting safe, efficient and flexible workforce mobility as demand evolves.

Read the full article here 🔗 https://asian-power.com/regulation/commentary/malaysias-energy-workforce-upskilling-what-standard

Malaysia’s energy workforce is upskilling, but to what standard? The country focuses not just on the quantity, but the standardisation of that training.

Continuing our efforts to strengthen our presence across North America, OPITO's Product Development Manager, Laura McNaughton, recently travelled to our Houston Centre of Excellence, where she connected with our North America team and Training Centres across the region.

During her visit, the team hosted our Americas Training Centre Forum, bringing the community together and providing a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration, share insight, and ensure alignment across our global network.

A highlight of the visit was engaging with Noble Corporation to explore the evolving role of technology in training and assessment, and the innovative approaches shaping workforce competence and safety, something we are actively progressing at OPITO as we explore how technology can be integrated into our training standards.

Thank you to Paulo Bernardo Moritz, MBA for his vision and commitment to advancing technology in training. Partnerships like this are key to driving the future of skills development, and a big thank you to everyone we had the opportunity to engage with.

May was an active month for the team, from industry engagement at exhibitions and conferences to international collaboration across Europe, Asia and North America, alongside continued investment in future talent and workforce development.

➡️ Swipe through to explore this month’s highlights as we continue to support a safe, skilled and future‑ready workforce for safety-critical industries worldwide.

This week we were pleased to host our first Industry Forum in Madrid, bringing together partners from across the region to discuss strengthening workforce capability and safety in support of energy and decarbonisation goals. 🌍

Hosted by Hazel Lince, VP Strategic Partnerships (UK & Europe), the session provided an open and collaborative platform to explore shared challenges, evolving industry requirements and opportunities for alignment.

Discussions focused on advancing safety culture, improving the application of HSE in real-world settings, and ensuring training standards remain practical, relevant and globally recognised. There was clear consensus on the importance of collaboration, innovation in training delivery and early engagement to build safer, more competent workforces.

Our Industry Forums are designed to connect industry, regulators and employers, supporting meaningful dialogue, shared insight and practical outcomes that reflect real operational needs.

Thank you to all who contributed to such a valuable discussion. We look forward to continuing engagement across the region and hosting future forums, welcoming more representatives from across industry.

Please join us in welcoming David Lim as a keynote speaker at OPITO Global 2026!

A renowned mountaineer and leadership expert, David brings a powerful perspective shaped by resilience, high‑risk environments, and over 70 expeditions worldwide. Following a life‑changing battle with Guillain‑Barré Syndrome that left him permanently disabled, he made a remarkable return to climbing and now works globally to help organisations build strong leaders and high‑performing teams.

His keynote will explore what it takes to lead through uncertainty and change, offering practical insights aligned with OPITO Global 2026’s theme “A Shared Future of Safety: One Workforce. Many Sectors.” As industries navigate rapid growth, new technologies, and increasing workforce mobility, his experiences highlight the importance of resilience, collaboration, and consistent competence standards across safety‑critical sectors.

Secure your place today with our early bird rate, available for a limited time only, and register at 🔗 https://opitoglobal.com

Play a key role in shaping the future of training and competence across global safety-critical industries with OPITO. 🌍

We’re looking for a Product Development Coordinator to join our Products and Services team in our Rio de Janeiro Centre of Excellence.

In this role, you’ll support the development, review and enhancement of OPITO’s product portfolio, ensuring our training and competency programmes remain relevant, high-quality and aligned to industry needs. From coordinating updates and analysing product data, to supporting product reviews and working with global partners, you’ll be at the heart of delivering impactful learning solutions.

We’re looking for someone highly organised, analytical and proactive, with strong communication skills and experience working with data, systems or learning content. Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and English is essential, with additional Spanish skills desirable.

If you’re passionate about product development and want to make a difference in a global, safety-critical industry, we’d love to hear from you. View the full role profile and apply on our website 🔗 https://jobs.opito.com/jobs/7806151-product-development-co-ordinator

🗓️ Applications close Friday 12 June.

We’re excited to announce the OPITO Global 2026 conference agenda. 🌏

Taking place on 13-14 October in Kuala Lumpur, the programme brings together leaders from across safety-critical industries to explore the theme, 'A Shared Future of Safety: One Workforce. Many Sectors'. Across two days, discussions will focus on strengthening collaboration, advancing globally aligned standards, and enabling a more mobile, competent and resilient workforce, addressing the real challenges in shaping safety across sectors today.

Early bird rates are available for a limited time. View the full agenda and secure your place now 🔗 https://opitoglobal.com/