Mid-Level

Energy Operations Manager

The energy facility leader — managing energy production operations for reliable and efficient power generation.

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Job markets for Energy Operations Managers
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Energy Operations Manager

As Energy Operations Manager, you manage operations at an energy production facility. You oversee power generation, manage plant operations staff, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and optimize production performance.

Your days involve operational oversight and coordination. You might review generation metrics, manage plant operations, coordinate maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and address operational issues. You keep the energy facility running reliably.

The hardest part is maintaining reliable power generation while managing complex systems and regulatory requirements. Energy Operations Managers who thrive have strong technical knowledge, maintain safety and compliance rigor, and build capable teams.

AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Generation technologyFacility scaleRegulatory environmentGrid integrationTeam structure
Energy Operations Manager roles vary by generation technology (fossil, nuclear, renewable). Facility scale ranges widely. Regulatory requirements differ by technology and jurisdiction. Grid integration complexity varies. Team sizes and structures differ.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Energy Operations Managers (SOC 11-9199.09), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$69K–$228K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
631K
U.S. Employment
+4.5%
10yr Growth
107K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningMonitoringCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessWritingPersuasionCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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