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Energy Operations Coordinator

The utility support specialist — coordinating energy operations activities and ensuring smooth utility service delivery.

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Job markets for Energy Operations Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~382 areas
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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.

AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
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.
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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
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Energy Operations Coordinators (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 ListeningReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasionCoordination
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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