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Wind Energy Operations Managers

SOC 11-9199.09Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis 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.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Safety regulations and site protocols — identify and follow under direct supervision during initial wind field walkthroughs.
  2. Work orders and site inspection forms — complete basic documentation entries with guidance from a senior operations manager.
  3. Wind turbine components and tower structures — recognize and label key parts during introductory equipment orientation sessions.
  4. Scheduling software and calendars — enter maintenance appointments and crew assignments under supervisor direction.
  5. Site performance logs and downtime event records — record data accurately into tracking spreadsheets with provided templates.
  6. Email and office suite software — draft routine correspondence to internal team members under review by a manager.
  7. Safety briefings and toolbox talks — assist in delivering pre-written content to small crews on the wind site.
  8. Inventory management software — log parts usage entries for routine maintenance activities with supervisor oversight.
  9. Personnel timesheets and attendance records — collect and submit documentation in compliance with established administrative procedures.
  10. Contractor work quality — observe and report discrepancies to a supervising manager during routine site inspections.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Employee safety compliance — monitor and enforce adherence to regulations across assigned wind site crews with limited oversight.
  2. Maintenance work orders and substation event logs — manage and update records routinely using facilities management and inventory software.
  3. Wind field equipment maintenance schedules — coordinate servicing of towers, transformers, and electrical collector systems with internal technicians.
  4. Operational budget tracking — assist in preparing and reconciling wind field budget reports against actual expenditures.
  5. New employee onboarding — coordinate safety, environmental, and technical training sessions using established curriculum and scheduling tools.
  6. Landowner and resident communications — respond to routine inquiries and maintain positive relationships on behalf of the operations team.
  7. Subcontractor performance — evaluate work quality against contract requirements and document findings in compliance software.
  8. Spreadsheet and analytical software — analyze site performance data to identify recurring downtime patterns and flag them to senior management.
  9. Recruitment support — screen candidates for wind operations technician roles using defined criteria provided by management.
  10. Oral briefings on site status — deliver clear verbal updates on operational issues to site managers and utility representatives during regular meetings.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Wind site operations records — autonomously maintain comprehensive documentation including work orders, inspection forms, and performance histories across full site portfolios.
  2. Safety and quality supervision — lead oversight of all employees and subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance and performance standards on complex multi-turbine sites.
  3. Annual wind field operational budgets — independently prepare, justify, and manage budgets incorporating labor, parts, and contractor costs.
  4. Employee training programs — design and coordinate training curricula addressing operations, safety, and technical topics for diverse site personnel.
  5. Non-routine equipment failures — diagnose and resolve complex issues with towers, transformers, or collector systems using engineering knowledge and analytical software.
  6. Stakeholder relationships — independently manage communications with customers, developers, utility representatives, and local authorities to sustain site operational agreements.
  7. Wind operations workforce — recruit, select, and onboard qualified technicians and subcontractors to meet evolving site staffing requirements.
  8. CAD and facilities management software — utilize tools to plan equipment upgrades, roadway modifications, and site asset improvements.
  9. Downtime trend analysis — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to site data to identify systemic operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
  10. Regulatory and environmental compliance — interpret and apply public safety and environmental regulations to all site activities without requiring managerial guidance.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Multi-site operations strategy — set organizational direction for wind field operations across a regional portfolio, aligning performance targets with corporate objectives.
  2. Organizational safety culture — develop and institutionalize safety management systems and policies that define standards across all wind operations teams.
  3. Capital and operational budgets — lead preparation and approval of large-scale wind operations budgets, negotiating resource allocation with executive leadership and financial stakeholders.
  4. Workforce development programs — design mentoring, succession planning, and advanced training initiatives that build long-term organizational capability in wind operations.
  5. Executive stakeholder negotiations — lead high-stakes negotiations with utility companies, regulatory authorities, and land developers to secure favorable operational and contractual outcomes.
  6. Technology adoption roadmap — evaluate and direct the integration of new analytical, CAD, and facilities management platforms across the operations organization.
  7. Contractor and vendor ecosystems — establish strategic subcontractor relationships, define performance standards, and oversee portfolio-wide contract compliance frameworks.
  8. Organizational recruitment strategy — define hiring criteria, competency frameworks, and talent pipelines for wind operations roles at all levels of the organization.
  9. Cross-functional coordination — lead collaboration among engineering, legal, environmental, and finance teams to resolve complex, high-impact operational challenges across wind site networks.
  10. Operational performance reporting — present site-wide performance analyses, downtime trends, and investment recommendations to executive boards and external partners using synthesized data insights.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted record keeping — uses an AI tool to draft structured logs for downtime events, parts usage, and substation occurrences, then reviews each entry for site-specific accuracy before submission Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Operational report drafting — directs an AI assistant to compile and format wind field performance summaries and budget inputs from raw site data, freeing time for direct personnel supervision Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Safety and training content generation — tasks an AI tool with producing first-draft safety briefings or training outlines for technician onboarding, then applies occupational judgment to validate accuracy and regulatory compliance Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Maintenance scheduling optimization — provides an AI tool with equipment inspection intervals, downtime histories, and parts-usage records, then critically evaluates its proposed maintenance calendar against crew availability and site conditions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Incident pattern analysis — feeds event logs and substation data into an AI system to surface recurring failure patterns, then interprets findings through direct field knowledge before directing corrective action WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Budget forecasting assistance — delegates assembly of cost projections and variance analyses to an AI assistant, retaining authorship of final budget decisions and stakeholder communications Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Cross-site performance benchmarking — orchestrates an AI-driven workflow that aggregates operational metrics across multiple wind sites, synthesizes AI-generated insights with contractor performance data, and translates conclusions into strategic resource-allocation decisions Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. AI governance for field operations — establishes site-level protocols governing which operational tasks are routed to AI tools versus reserved for human judgment, calibrating AI autonomy against the occupation's Q2 augmented-skill profile where active listening and personnel management remain human-led Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 114
Augment share: 11.4%
Time saved: 90.3%
AI autonomy: 2.93
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Active Listening
Score: 42.2 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication12 statements
Emerging
  1. Wind site briefings — delivers basic safety and operational updates to field technicians using standard protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Work order documentation — records turbine maintenance activities and downtime events in prescribed formats with minimal errors O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder listening — attends meetings with landowners or utility representatives and captures key concerns through active listening Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Incident reporting — composes clear written summaries of substation events or equipment failures for internal and regulatory audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crew communication — conveys turbine inspection findings and corrective actions to technicians and subcontractors with increasing clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Customer correspondence — drafts routine updates to site managers or developers regarding wind field performance and scheduled outages O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-stakeholder communication — tailors technical wind energy information for landowners, utility representatives, and regulatory authorities across diverse contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance reporting — produces accurate, well-structured site performance reports integrating downtime data, parts usage, and substation events for leadership review O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Safety briefing delivery — leads pre-shift and emergency response briefings that achieve measurable comprehension among field crews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Executive-level reporting — synthesizes wind field operational data into strategic communications that drive budget and resource decisions at the organizational level Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict resolution communication — mediates disputes between subcontractors, landowners, or regulatory bodies through structured dialogue and documented resolution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Communication framework development — designs site-wide communication standards and templates adopted across multiple wind energy operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership11 statements
Emerging
  1. Crew shadowing leadership — observes experienced supervisors directing turbine maintenance crews and begins applying basic supervisory prompts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task delegation — assigns routine inspection or maintenance tasks to technicians under direct managerial oversight Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Safety compliance leadership — guides technicians and subcontractors toward adherence to safety regulations through regular site walkthroughs and coaching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training coordination — organizes and delivers operations or environmental training sessions aligned with site safety requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Recruitment participation — contributes to candidate screening and selection for wind operations technician roles O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operations supervision — directs daily activities of wind field crews and subcontractors to ensure quality work and policy adherence across active turbine sites Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Personnel development — identifies skill gaps in wind technicians and coordinates targeted training to advance team capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Budget accountability leadership — owns preparation and defense of wind field operational budgets, aligning resource allocation with site performance goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Multi-site leadership — provides strategic direction across multiple wind energy operations, setting performance standards and accountability frameworks for dispersed teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Talent pipeline development — designs recruitment strategies and career development pathways that build long-term organizational capacity in wind operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Culture of safety leadership — champions a proactive safety culture that measurably reduces incident rates across the entire wind field operation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning self-assessment — identifies personal knowledge gaps in wind turbine mechanics or electrical systems and seeks targeted resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Task reflection — reviews completed inspection forms to evaluate own accuracy and identify recurring errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Supervisory self-monitoring — tracks own decision-making patterns when managing technician performance or safety incidents and adjusts approach based on outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Training effectiveness reflection — evaluates the impact of delivered safety training on crew behavior and modifies instruction strategies accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational planning metacognition — consciously evaluates own site management strategies against performance data and adjusts prioritization of maintenance schedules Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition — identifies assumptions influencing subcontractor selection or incident attribution decisions and applies structured review to correct course Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Knowledge transfer awareness — recognizes limits of own mechanical or engineering expertise and proactively engages technical specialists to supplement decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic self-regulation — models explicit reflection on leadership decisions for wind operations teams, creating a culture of deliberate learning from site outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Metacognitive mentorship — coaches site supervisors to examine their own problem-solving processes when diagnosing turbine underperformance or managing crises Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Downtime cause identification — applies basic diagnostic reasoning to identify probable causes of single turbine downtime events using maintenance logs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy comprehension — reads and interprets safety and environmental regulations to determine applicable requirements for routine operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Maintenance priority analysis — evaluates competing maintenance needs across multiple turbines and ranks work orders by risk, downtime impact, and available resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Subcontractor evaluation — assesses subcontractor qualifications and past performance data to inform selection decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Incident root cause analysis — examines evidence from site inspection forms and technician reports to determine underlying causes of equipment failures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Budget variance analysis — critically evaluates discrepancies between operational budgets and actual expenditures, identifying systemic inefficiencies in wind field operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Risk-based decision-making — applies structured risk assessment to determine when to defer turbine maintenance versus schedule emergency intervention given safety and production tradeoffs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory compliance reasoning — analyzes new public safety or environmental regulations to determine operational changes required across wind field assets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systemic performance critique — identifies patterns across multi-year site performance data that reveal structural inefficiencies in operations, maintenance, or staffing models Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic assumption challenge — questions inherited operational assumptions about turbine lifecycle, maintenance intervals, or substation management and proposes evidence-based alternatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-domain evidence synthesis — integrates mechanical, financial, regulatory, and personnel data to form comprehensive operational judgments that drive policy change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration9 statements
Emerging
  1. Team participation — contributes to crew safety meetings and maintenance planning discussions, sharing field observations constructively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional awareness — recognizes the roles of electrical engineers, environmental specialists, and land representatives in wind operations and coordinates basic handoffs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Subcontractor coordination — collaborates with subcontractors to align work schedules, safety protocols, and quality expectations for tower or transformer maintenance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inter-agency cooperation — works with utility representatives or local authorities to coordinate planned outages or emergency response activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-stakeholder project collaboration — leads joint planning efforts with developers, landowners, and site managers to execute wind field upgrades or expansions without operational disruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional team integration — aligns field technicians, administrative staff, and external contractors around shared site performance and safety objectives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation — mediates competing priorities between operations crews and engineering or environmental teams to maintain project continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Regional collaboration leadership — builds collaborative frameworks across multiple wind sites and partner organizations that standardize best practices and share operational intelligence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community relations collaboration — forges sustained partnerships with landowners, residents, and local authorities that expand community trust and operational license Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character9 statements
Emerging
  1. Safety rule adherence — consistently follows established wind field safety protocols and reports near-misses without prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Documentation integrity — records site data, work orders, and inspection forms accurately without omission or alteration Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Accountability in supervision — accepts responsibility for crew performance outcomes and corrects deficiencies rather than deflecting to subcontractors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical subcontractor management — applies consistent, transparent criteria when selecting and evaluating contractors, avoiding preferential treatment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulatory ethics — ensures wind field operations comply with public safety and environmental regulations even when compliance creates operational inconvenience or cost Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent stakeholder relations — communicates site performance issues, delays, and risks to customers and landowners honestly and proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Professional accountability — owns budget overruns or safety incidents at the management level, presenting facts and corrective actions without minimization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethics standard-setting — establishes and enforces organizational codes of conduct for wind operations personnel that go beyond regulatory minimums Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Integrity under pressure — maintains transparent reporting and ethical decision-making during high-stakes events such as major turbine failures, regulatory investigations, or contract disputes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Problem-solving initiative — proposes alternative approaches to recurring maintenance scheduling conflicts when standard procedures prove ineffective Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reporting improvement — suggests enhancements to site documentation templates based on observed gaps in captured data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Maintenance innovation — develops modified inspection routines or preventive maintenance schedules that reduce unplanned turbine downtime Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Training design creativity — creates engaging, scenario-based safety training exercises tailored to the specific hazards of the wind field site Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Operational process redesign — reimagines workflow sequences for tower maintenance or substation inspections to improve efficiency without compromising safety standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Budget creativity — identifies non-obvious cost reduction opportunities in parts procurement, subcontractor scheduling, or energy logistics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder engagement innovation — designs novel outreach approaches to build landowner and community support for wind energy operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. System-level innovation — conceives and pilots new operational models for multi-turbine site management that are adopted as organizational best practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Technology integration creativity — identifies and champions emerging monitoring or predictive maintenance technologies that transform wind field performance management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset9 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning orientation — seeks out technical manuals and manufacturer guidance to deepen understanding of unfamiliar turbine or substation systems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts correction from senior managers or engineers on site management decisions and applies guidance to subsequent situations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback processing — analyzes equipment failures or safety incidents as learning opportunities and incorporates lessons into updated operational procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Skill expansion — pursues cross-training in electrical systems, environmental compliance, or project management to broaden operational management capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement pursuit — consistently uses site performance data and audit findings to drive incremental refinements in operations, maintenance, and crew management Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Industry learning engagement — participates in wind energy industry forums, technical updates, and regulatory briefings to integrate emerging knowledge into site practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Team growth cultivation — encourages technicians to develop new competencies by providing stretch assignments and structured feedback loops Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning leadership — institutionalizes after-action review processes across wind operations that embed continuous learning into site culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Growth mindset modeling — publicly shares own professional setbacks and lessons learned with wind operations teams, normalizing effort and adaptation as pathways to mastery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness9 statements
Emerging
  1. Situational awareness — maintains focus on active safety hazards during turbine inspections and avoids distraction in high-risk environments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional recognition — identifies personal stress responses during high-pressure maintenance events and applies basic self-regulation techniques Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Attention management under complexity — sustains focused attention when simultaneously managing crew activities, documentation requirements, and stakeholder communications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intentional response — pauses before responding to escalating subcontractor disputes or safety incidents to assess the situation before taking action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Deliberate decision-making — applies structured pauses and evidence review before committing to resource allocation or maintenance prioritization decisions under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in leadership — maintains composed, professional demeanor when managing crew conflicts, regulatory scrutiny, or site emergencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Presence in stakeholder engagement — gives full attention to landowner or utility representative concerns during site meetings, demonstrating genuine engagement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful culture creation — models and promotes present-moment awareness and intentional response practices across wind operations teams, reducing reactive decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis mindfulness — maintains strategic clarity and emotional steadiness during major site incidents, guiding teams through high-uncertainty situations with calm intentionality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude9 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence in adverse conditions — continues site inspection and documentation responsibilities during physically demanding weather or access conditions without abandoning protocol Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge acceptance — engages unfamiliar regulatory or technical requirements without avoidance, seeking guidance to move forward Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Operational resilience — maintains site management effectiveness following unplanned turbine outages or equipment failures that disrupt planned workflows Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory pressure endurance — sustains operational compliance efforts under sustained scrutiny from regulatory or environmental authorities without compromising standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Crisis management fortitude — leads wind field operations through extended emergency events such as severe weather damage or major electrical failures, sustaining crew morale and operational continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Budget adversity persistence — manages wind field operations effectively through funding constraints or budget cuts, maintaining safety and performance without excessive resources Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained stakeholder difficulty — persists through prolonged conflicts with landowners, utilities, or community groups to reach durable operational agreements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational resilience leadership — builds wind operations teams and systems with embedded redundancy and contingency planning that sustain performance through major disruptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous decision-making — makes and defends difficult operational or personnel decisions under organizational pressure, prioritizing safety and integrity over convenience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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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
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O*NET skills
Active ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessWritingCoordinationPersuasionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringTime ManagementInstructingNegotiationMathematicsActive LearningLearning StrategiesQuality Control AnalysisSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation
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Administration and ManagementMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsProduction and ProcessingTelecommunications
Abilities
Oral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
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Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
  2. Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
  3. Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
  4. Oversee the maintenance of wind field equipment or structures, such as towers, transformers, electrical collector systems, roadways, or other site assets.
  5. Prepare wind field operational budgets.
  6. Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
  7. Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
  8. Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
CIP education codes
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