Wind Energy Operations Managers

Also Called:

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$67,370

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Wind Energy Operations Managers do

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

  • 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.
  • Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Finance and Business • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Two way radios
  • Lubricating oil testing kit
  • Torque tools
  • Anemometers

Technology

Electronic mail software
IBM Lotus Notes
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Facilities management software
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Oracle Enterprise Asset Management eAM

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension

Knowledge

Business
management
customer service
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 53% Bachelor's degree
  • 18% Master's degree
  • 10% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Administrative Services Managers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Energy Auditors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Wind Energy Operations Managers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions
  • Recognition

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Wind Energy Operations Managers across the country typically make.

$32.39 / hour
$67,370 /year

Entry Level

$64.21 / hour
$133,560 /year

Median Level

$108.23 / hour
$225,120 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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