Summary Report for:
11-9199.09 - Wind Energy Operations Managers
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
Tasks
- 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.
- Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
- Develop processes or procedures for wind operations, including transitioning from construction to commercial operations.
- Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
- Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.
- Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
- Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
- Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
- Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Anemometers — Recording anemometers |
| Lubricating oil testing kit — Lubricant oil sampling kits |
| Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers |
| Torque tools — Hydraulic torque machines |
| Two way radios — Mobile radios |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Electronic mail software — IBM Lotus Notes; Microsoft Outlook |
| Facilities management software — Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software; Oracle Enterprise Asset Management eAM |
| Industrial control software — Programmable logic controller PLC software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software |
| Project management software — Microsoft Project; WebEx WebOffice |
| Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel |
Work Values
| Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
| Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
| Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Managers, All Other.
Employment data collected from Managers, All Other.
Industry data collected from Managers, All Other.
| Median wages (2012) | $48.51 hourly, $100,890 annual |
| Employment (2010) | 828,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2010-2020) | 
Slower than average (3% to 9%)
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| Projected job openings (2010-2020) | 249,400 |
| Top industries (2010) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data
and 2010-2020 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
