Wind Energy Operations Manager

Also called: Clean Energy Site Manager, Energy Environmental Manager, Energy Operations Manager, Energy Quality Control Manager (Energy QC Manager), Energy Services Manager

Wind Energy Operations Manager

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Wind energy operations managers manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

  • 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.
  • Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
  • Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
  • Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
  • Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.
  • Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
  • Prepare wind field operational budgets.
  • Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
  • Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
  • Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
  • Manage warranty repair or replacement services.
  • Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
  • Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve wind field operations.
  • Develop processes or procedures for wind operations, including transitioning from construction to commercial operations.
  • Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
Work Context
  • Telephone — 95% responded "Every day".
  • Electronic Mail — 95% responded "Every day".
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 87% responded "A lot of freedom".
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 78% responded "A lot of freedom".
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 81% responded "Very high responsibility".
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 81% responded "Every day".
  • Contact With Others — 78% responded "Constant contact with others".
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Work Activities
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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Detailed Work Activities
  • Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.
  • Conduct employee training programs.
  • Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.
  • Advise others on green energy or related technologies.
  • Direct facility maintenance or repair activities.
  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
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Knowledge

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.
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.
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Skills

Speaking
  • Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring
  • Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking
  • Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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.
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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Comprehension
  • The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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 there is a problem.
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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Persistence
  • Initiative
  • Leadership
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Social Orientation
  • Self Control
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Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD Hot Technology
Industrial control software
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Hot Technology
  • Programmable logic controller PLC software
Word processing software
  • Microsoft Word Hot Technology
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