Wind Energy Operations Managers
Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.
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Salary Information
Wind Energy Operations Managers: $136,550 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics. | General |
| Conduct employee training programs. | General |
| Advise others on green energy or related technologies. | General |
| Direct facility maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources. | General |
| Approve expenditures. | General |
| Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources. | General |
| Recruit personnel. | General |
| Estimate green project costs. | General |
| Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations. | General |
| Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities. | General |
| Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities. | Maintenance |
| Develop organizational goals or objectives. | Development |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations. | Development |
| Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computerized diagnostic software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Employee scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Gensuite | Compliance software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Inventory control software | Inventory management software |
| Local area network LAN software | LAN software |
| Oracle Enterprise Asset Management eAM | Facilities management software |
| Oracle Primavera Systems | Project management software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Time and payroll management software | Time accounting software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Web conferencing software | Video conferencing software |
| Wide area network WAN software | WAN switching software and firmware |
| WebEx WebOffice | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Renewable Energy Professional | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Energy Risk Professional | Global Association of Risk Professionals | Not Available |