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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊEnergy Operations Coordinator
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Energy Operations Coordinator

The utility support specialist β€” coordinating energy operations activities and ensuring smooth utility service delivery.

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Work Personality
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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Energy Operations Coordinators
Government Β· 22%Professional Services Β· 15%Manufacturing Β· 7%Financial Services Β· 7%Technology & Information Β· 6%Administrative Services Β· 5%
Job markets for Energy Operations Coordinators
Where Energy Operations Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~382 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Energy Operations Coordinator

As an Energy Operations Coordinator, you support energy operations by coordinating activities, managing schedules, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring utility operations run smoothly. You work with operations teams to keep energy services reliable.

Your day supports operations rhythm. You might schedule crew activities, then coordinate with dispatch, then track work order completion, then handle customer coordination, then prepare operations reports. You're ensuring operations teams have the coordination and support they need.

The hardest part is coordinating in an environment where reliability is essential. Energy is critical infrastructure; operations can't fail. You need to maintain organization and responsiveness in a high-stakes environment. The people who thrive here are organized, detail-oriented, and understand the importance of reliable energy service.

What people in this role value
AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Energy Operations Coordinator
Utility typeOperations scopeSystem sophisticationGeographic coverageTeam structure
Energy operations coordination varies by utility and scope. Electric, gas, and combination utilities have different operations. Scope might include scheduling, dispatch support, work management, or customer coordination. System sophistication varies. Geographic coverage affects complexity. Team structures range from dedicated coordinators to combined roles.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$160K+37%
Professional Services$156K+33%
Financial Services$149K+27%
Energy & Utilities$142K+21%
Government$124K+5%
Compared to Operations average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Energy Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-9199.09), not just this title Β· BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Related rolesExplore Operations β†’
Energy Operations CoordinatorWind Operations CoordinatorWind Farm Operations CoordinatorWind Plant Operations CoordinatorOffshore Wind Operations Coordinator
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What it takes to advance
1
Utility operations
Understanding operations opens advancement paths
2
Systems expertise
Deep system knowledge increases value
3
Customer relations
Customer-facing skills expand opportunities
Lateral Moves
Customer Service Coordinator β†’
If you want more customer-facing utility work
Dispatch Coordinator β†’
If you want to focus on field crew dispatch
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What type of utility operations would I support?
What activities would I coordinate?
What systems are used?
How does this role interact with field operations?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial β€” career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape β€” 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 Energy Operations Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasionCoordination
O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-9199.09

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Roles with similar work and overlapping career paths

midEnergy Operations Manager$137KmidSite Manager$122KmidWind Site Manager$137KmidWind Plant Manager$137KseniorWind Site Supervisor$137KmidService Site Manager$137K
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Common questions about what it's like to be an Energy Operations Coordinator

What does an Energy Operations Coordinator do?

The utility support specialist β€” coordinating energy operations activities and ensuring smooth utility service delivery.

How much does an Energy Operations Coordinator make?

Median pay for an Energy Operations Coordinator is about $137K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $69K to $228K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does an Energy Operations Coordinator need?

Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, and Speaking.

What education do you need to be an Energy Operations Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a postsecondary certificate.

Is an Energy Operations Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 4.5% through 2034, with roughly 630,980 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to an Energy Operations Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Energy Operations Manager, Site Manager, and Wind Site Manager.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
Truest editorial: Fit check, role profile, things that vary, advancement analysis, lateral moves, interview questions.