What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
  • Manage warranty repair or replacement services.
  • Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve wind field operations.
  • Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
  • Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
  • Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
  • Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
  • Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Speaking 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Monitoring 3.88/5
Writing 3.75/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.75/5
Management of Personnel Resources 3.75/5
Coordination 3.62/5
Persuasion 3.62/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.38/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.

Common styles

Leadership, Dependability, Integrity, Cooperation, Attention to Detail

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.12/5
Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Expression 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 4.0/5
Speech Recognition 4.0/5
Speech Clarity 4.0/5
Information Ordering 3.88/5

Technologies & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Computerized diagnostic software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Employee scheduling software Gensuite IBM Lotus Notes Inventory control software Local area network LAN software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word Oracle Enterprise Asset Management eAM Oracle Primavera Systems Programmable logic controller PLC software SAP software Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Time and payroll management software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Leadership (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.39/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.2/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.17/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.14/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Clean Energy Site Manager Energy Environmental Manager Energy Operations Manager Energy Quality Control Manager (Energy QC Manager) Energy Services Manager Offshore Energy Environmental Manager Offshore Wind Operations Manager Renewable Energy Development Manager Service Site Manager Site Manager Turbine Site Manager Wind Facilities Manager Wind Farm Operations Manager Wind Field Service Manager Wind Operations Manager Wind Operations Supervisor Wind Plant Manager Wind Plant Operations Manager Wind Power Development Manager Wind Site Manager Wind Site Supervisor Wind Technician Leader