Occupation · SOC 11-9199.09
Wind Energy Operations Managers
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
Median wage
$136,550
$68,860–$227,590
Projected growth
+4.5%
Average growth
Annual openings
5,980
per year
Employed (US)
630,980
Job Zone 3
Typical preparation
Medium preparation
Stackable credential programs
6,272 mapped
Core skills
Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingWritingSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasionCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingNegotiationInstructingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisMathematicsLearning StrategiesActive LearningService OrientationManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesTroubleshootingOperation and ControlEquipment SelectionOperations AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceTechnology DesignScienceRepairingProgrammingInstallation
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsProduction and ProcessingTelecommunicationsEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingPhysicsEducation and TrainingDesignLaw and GovernmentPsychologyBuilding and ConstructionTransportationCommunications and MediaTherapy and CounselingGeographyMedicine and DentistryChemistryBiologySales and MarketingHistory and ArcheologySociology and AnthropologyForeign LanguagePhilosophy and TheologyFood ProductionFine Arts
Technology & tools
Autodesk AutoCADComputerized diagnostic softwareComputerized maintenance management system CMMSEmployee scheduling softwareGensuiteIBM Lotus NotesInventory control softwareLocal area network LAN softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WordOracle Enterprise Asset Management eAMOracle Primavera SystemsProgrammable logic controller PLC softwareSAP softwareSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareTime and payroll management softwareWeb browser softwareWeb conferencing softwareWebEx WebOfficeWide area network WAN software
Representative tasks
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsScheduling Work and ActivitiesWorking with ComputersCoaching and Developing OthersEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsDeveloping and Building TeamsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentControlling Machines and ProcessesOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationTraining and Teaching OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeoplePerforming General Physical ActivitiesResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsAnalyzing Data or InformationThinking CreativelyEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationStaffing Organizational UnitsInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersSelling or Influencing OthersPerforming Administrative ActivitiesAssisting and Caring for OthersDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentProcessing InformationProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersDeveloping Objectives and Strategies
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Safety regulations and site protocols — identify and follow under direct supervision during initial wind field walkthroughs.Work orders and site inspection forms — complete basic documentation entries with guidance from a senior operations manager.Wind turbine components and tower structures — recognize and label key parts during introductory equipment orientation sessions.Scheduling software and calendars — enter maintenance appointments and crew assignments under supervisor direction.Site performance logs and downtime event records — record data accurately into tracking spreadsheets with provided templates.Email and office suite software — draft routine correspondence to internal team members under review by a manager.Safety briefings and toolbox talks — assist in delivering pre-written content to small crews on the wind site.Inventory management software — log parts usage entries for routine maintenance activities with supervisor oversight.Personnel timesheets and attendance records — collect and submit documentation in compliance with established administrative procedures.Contractor work quality — observe and report discrepancies to a supervising manager during routine site inspections.
developing
Employee safety compliance — monitor and enforce adherence to regulations across assigned wind site crews with limited oversight.Maintenance work orders and substation event logs — manage and update records routinely using facilities management and inventory software.Wind field equipment maintenance schedules — coordinate servicing of towers, transformers, and electrical collector systems with internal technicians.Operational budget tracking — assist in preparing and reconciling wind field budget reports against actual expenditures.New employee onboarding — coordinate safety, environmental, and technical training sessions using established curriculum and scheduling tools.Landowner and resident communications — respond to routine inquiries and maintain positive relationships on behalf of the operations team.Subcontractor performance — evaluate work quality against contract requirements and document findings in compliance software.Spreadsheet and analytical software — analyze site performance data to identify recurring downtime patterns and flag them to senior management.Recruitment support — screen candidates for wind operations technician roles using defined criteria provided by management.Oral briefings on site status — deliver clear verbal updates on operational issues to site managers and utility representatives during regular meetings.
proficient
Wind site operations records — autonomously maintain comprehensive documentation including work orders, inspection forms, and performance histories across full site portfolios.Safety and quality supervision — lead oversight of all employees and subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance and performance standards on complex multi-turbine sites.Annual wind field operational budgets — independently prepare, justify, and manage budgets incorporating labor, parts, and contractor costs.Employee training programs — design and coordinate training curricula addressing operations, safety, and technical topics for diverse site personnel.Non-routine equipment failures — diagnose and resolve complex issues with towers, transformers, or collector systems using engineering knowledge and analytical software.Stakeholder relationships — independently manage communications with customers, developers, utility representatives, and local authorities to sustain site operational agreements.Wind operations workforce — recruit, select, and onboard qualified technicians and subcontractors to meet evolving site staffing requirements.CAD and facilities management software — utilize tools to plan equipment upgrades, roadway modifications, and site asset improvements.Downtime trend analysis — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to site data to identify systemic operational issues and recommend corrective actions.Regulatory and environmental compliance — interpret and apply public safety and environmental regulations to all site activities without requiring managerial guidance.
advanced
Multi-site operations strategy — set organizational direction for wind field operations across a regional portfolio, aligning performance targets with corporate objectives.Organizational safety culture — develop and institutionalize safety management systems and policies that define standards across all wind operations teams.Capital and operational budgets — lead preparation and approval of large-scale wind operations budgets, negotiating resource allocation with executive leadership and financial stakeholders.Workforce development programs — design mentoring, succession planning, and advanced training initiatives that build long-term organizational capability in wind operations.Executive stakeholder negotiations — lead high-stakes negotiations with utility companies, regulatory authorities, and land developers to secure favorable operational and contractual outcomes.Technology adoption roadmap — evaluate and direct the integration of new analytical, CAD, and facilities management platforms across the operations organization.Contractor and vendor ecosystems — establish strategic subcontractor relationships, define performance standards, and oversee portfolio-wide contract compliance frameworks.Organizational recruitment strategy — define hiring criteria, competency frameworks, and talent pipelines for wind operations roles at all levels of the organization.Cross-functional coordination — lead collaboration among engineering, legal, environmental, and finance teams to resolve complex, high-impact operational challenges across wind site networks.Operational performance reporting — present site-wide performance analyses, downtime trends, and investment recommendations to executive boards and external partners using synthesized data insights.
Also known as
22 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
Clean Energy Site ManagerEnergy Environmental ManagerEnergy Operations ManagerEnergy Quality Control Manager (Energy QC Manager)Energy Services ManagerOffshore Energy Environmental ManagerOffshore Wind Operations ManagerRenewable Energy Development ManagerService Site ManagerSite ManagerTurbine Site ManagerWind Facilities ManagerWind Farm Operations ManagerWind Field Service ManagerWind Operations ManagerWind Operations SupervisorWind Plant ManagerWind Plant Operations ManagerWind Power Development ManagerWind Site ManagerWind Site SupervisorWind Technician Leader