Wind Energy Operations Managers

What the job really is

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

At a glance

• Sector: Management
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-9199
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
• Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
• Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
• Oversee the maintenance of wind field equipment or structures, such as towers, transformers, electrical collector systems, roadways, or other site assets.
• Prepare wind field operational budgets.
• Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
• Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
• Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
• Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
• Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
• Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, SAP software, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrenches, Amp clamp meters, Computerized diagnostic software

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Wind Energy Development Managers
• Wind Turbine Service Technicians
• Wind Energy Engineers
• Hydroelectric Production Managers
• Geothermal Production Managers
• Biomass Power Plant Managers
• Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
• Biofuels Production Managers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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