{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:15.244Z","occupation":{"soc":"11-9199.09","title":"Wind Energy Operations Managers","group":"Management","sector":"55","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers wind energy operations management practice across single and multi-site wind fields, spanning safety supervision, equipment maintenance oversight, budget management, stakeholder communication, workforce development, and regulatory compliance in Job Zone 3 operational environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Safety regulations and site protocols — identify and follow under direct supervision during initial wind field walkthroughs.","Work orders and site inspection forms — complete basic documentation entries with guidance from a senior operations manager.","Wind turbine components and tower structures — recognize and label key parts during introductory equipment orientation sessions.","Scheduling software and calendars — enter maintenance appointments and crew assignments under supervisor direction.","Site performance logs and downtime event records — record data accurately into tracking spreadsheets with provided templates.","Email and office suite software — draft routine correspondence to internal team members under review by a manager.","Safety briefings and toolbox talks — assist in delivering pre-written content to small crews on the wind site.","Inventory management software — log parts usage entries for routine maintenance activities with supervisor oversight.","Personnel timesheets and attendance records — collect and submit documentation in compliance with established administrative procedures.","Contractor work quality — observe and report discrepancies to a supervising manager during routine site inspections."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Employee safety compliance — monitor and enforce adherence to regulations across assigned wind site crews with limited oversight.","Maintenance work orders and substation event logs — manage and update records routinely using facilities management and inventory software.","Wind field equipment maintenance schedules — coordinate servicing of towers, transformers, and electrical collector systems with internal technicians.","Operational budget tracking — assist in preparing and reconciling wind field budget reports against actual expenditures.","New employee onboarding — coordinate safety, environmental, and technical training sessions using established curriculum and scheduling tools.","Landowner and resident communications — respond to routine inquiries and maintain positive relationships on behalf of the operations team.","Subcontractor performance — evaluate work quality against contract requirements and document findings in compliance software.","Spreadsheet and analytical software — analyze site performance data to identify recurring downtime patterns and flag them to senior management.","Recruitment support — screen candidates for wind operations technician roles using defined criteria provided by management.","Oral briefings on site status — deliver clear verbal updates on operational issues to site managers and utility representatives during regular meetings."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Wind site operations records — autonomously maintain comprehensive documentation including work orders, inspection forms, and performance histories across full site portfolios.","Safety and quality supervision — lead oversight of all employees and subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance and performance standards on complex multi-turbine sites.","Annual wind field operational budgets — independently prepare, justify, and manage budgets incorporating labor, parts, and contractor costs.","Employee training programs — design and coordinate training curricula addressing operations, safety, and technical topics for diverse site personnel.","Non-routine equipment failures — diagnose and resolve complex issues with towers, transformers, or collector systems using engineering knowledge and analytical software.","Stakeholder relationships — independently manage communications with customers, developers, utility representatives, and local authorities to sustain site operational agreements.","Wind operations workforce — recruit, select, and onboard qualified technicians and subcontractors to meet evolving site staffing requirements.","CAD and facilities management software — utilize tools to plan equipment upgrades, roadway modifications, and site asset improvements.","Downtime trend analysis — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to site data to identify systemic operational issues and recommend corrective actions.","Regulatory and environmental compliance — interpret and apply public safety and environmental regulations to all site activities without requiring managerial guidance."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Multi-site operations strategy — set organizational direction for wind field operations across a regional portfolio, aligning performance targets with corporate objectives.","Organizational safety culture — develop and institutionalize safety management systems and policies that define standards across all wind operations teams.","Capital and operational budgets — lead preparation and approval of large-scale wind operations budgets, negotiating resource allocation with executive leadership and financial stakeholders.","Workforce development programs — design mentoring, succession planning, and advanced training initiatives that build long-term organizational capability in wind operations.","Executive stakeholder negotiations — lead high-stakes negotiations with utility companies, regulatory authorities, and land developers to secure favorable operational and contractual outcomes.","Technology adoption roadmap — evaluate and direct the integration of new analytical, CAD, and facilities management platforms across the operations organization.","Contractor and vendor ecosystems — establish strategic subcontractor relationships, define performance standards, and oversee portfolio-wide contract compliance frameworks.","Organizational recruitment strategy — define hiring criteria, competency frameworks, and talent pipelines for wind operations roles at all levels of the organization.","Cross-functional coordination — lead collaboration among engineering, legal, environmental, and finance teams to resolve complex, high-impact operational challenges across wind site networks.","Operational performance reporting — present site-wide performance analyses, downtime trends, and investment recommendations to executive boards and external partners using synthesized data insights."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}