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* ELMI Occupation Profile - Wind Energy Operations Managers *
 
Wind Energy Operations Managers
(O*NET 11-9199.09, SOC 11-9199)
What they do
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
 
Also called:
Service Site Manager, Site Manager, Turbine Site Manager, Wind Facilities Manager, Wind Operations Supervisor, Wind Plant Manager, Wind Plant Operations Manager, Wind Site Manager, Wind Site Supervisor, Wind Technician Leader
 
 
Wages
Managers, All Other*
Vermont - 2023
Percentile1HourlyYearly
10% $ 32.79   $68,190  
25% $ 44.38   $92,310  
Median $ 56.82   $118,190  
75% $ 67.53   $140,470  
90% $ 79.93   $166,250  
 
Average $ 57.70   $120,020  
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Industries of Employment
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
United States - 2020
IndustryPercent of total
  • Self-employed workers
14%
  • Federal government, excluding postal service
13%
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services
10%
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals
7%
  • Management of companies and enterprises
6%
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about:
  • Administration and Management
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Public Safety and Security
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
  • Personnel and Human Resources
    Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills:
  • Active Listening
    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking
    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Monitoring
    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Speaking
    Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments:
  • Enterprising
    Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
  • Conventional
    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
  • Realistic
    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need:
  • Leadership
    Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
  • Dependability
    Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Integrity
    Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation
    Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Attention to Detail
    Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Tasks
On the job, you would:
  • 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.
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Projected Employment
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
 Vermont
2020 employment 951
2030 employment 1,058
Annual percent change
(compounded)
1.1%
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations)
83
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Education and Experience:
Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other *
  • Typical education needed for entry
    Bachelor's degree
  • Work experience in a related occupation
    Less than 5 years
  • Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
    None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
 
  • Physical activity is Very Important
  • Level of activity is High
Importance
Low   High
Level
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require over 1 year up to and including 2 years of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have?
Education level Percent of
U.S. Workers
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate
  0%
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate
  0%
Bachelor's degree   35%
Associate's degree   40%
Certificate or some college,
no degree
  11%
High school diploma
or equivalent
  15%
Less than high school diploma   0%
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in:
  • Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Problem Sensitivity
    The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Speech Clarity
    The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  • Speech Recognition
    The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do:
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
    Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
    Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day:
  • Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.
  • Conduct employee training programs.
  • Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.
  • Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.
  • Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
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