Wind Energy Operations Managers

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 11-9199.09

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median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$79k10th$131kMedian$201k90th

New workers start near $79,270; experienced workers reach $200,830. About 5,010 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +14.0%; Alamo region, 8,237 to 9,392 jobs · U.S. +5%
Openings a year: 767; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 106,700
Employed in 2024: 8,237; in the Alamo region · U.S. 1,333,700

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years

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The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.

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.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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