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Careers›Roles›Wind Operations Coordinator
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Wind Operations Coordinator

The turbine operations supporter — coordinating wind energy activities and maintenance logistics.

Wind Operations Coordinator pay typically runs $69K–$100K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 5% through 2034.

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Industries that often hire Wind Operations Coordinators
Government · 22%Professional Services · 15%Manufacturing · 7%Financial Services · 7%Technology & Information · 6%Administrative Services · 5%
Job markets for Wind Operations Coordinators
Where Wind Operations Coordinator jobs concentrate · ~382 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Operations
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Wind Operations Coordinator

As a Wind Operations Coordinator, you coordinate wind energy operations. You're supporting maintenance scheduling, tracking performance, managing documentation, and ensuring wind operations run effectively.

Your day supports wind operations. You might coordinate maintenance schedules, then track turbine performance, then support logistics, then manage documentation, then prepare reports. You're ensuring wind operations are coordinated effectively.

The hardest part is coordinating technical operations without deep technical expertise. You need to organize and schedule while working with technicians and engineers who have technical depth. The people who thrive here are organized, learn quickly, and can work effectively with technical teams.

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 Wind Operations Coordinator
Asset scopeTeam structureO&M modelSystem sophisticationGeographic coverage
Wind operations coordination varies by scope and model. Asset scope ranges from single to multiple farms. Team structures vary. O&M models differ. System sophistication affects coordination tools. Geographic coverage affects logistics.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — 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 Wind 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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Wind Operations CoordinatorWind Farm Operations CoordinatorOffshore Wind Operations CoordinatorWind Plant Operations CoordinatorEnergy Operations Coordinator

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What it takes to advance
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Wind technology
Technical knowledge opens advancement
2
Performance analysis
Understanding performance is valuable
3
Scheduling expertise
Optimizing maintenance creates value
Lateral Moves
Wind Farm Operations Coordinator
If you want site-specific focus
Operations Coordinator (other)
If you want different industry
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What wind assets would I support?
What would I coordinate?
What O&M model is used?
What systems are used?
What does advancement look like?
✦ Editorial — 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 — 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 Wind Operations Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasionCoordination
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-9199.09

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midWind Operations Manager$137KmidClean Energy Site Manager$137KmidWind Power Development Manager$137KmidWind Farm Operations Manager$137KseniorWind Operations Supervisor$137KmidRenewable Energy Development Manager$137K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Wind Operations Coordinator

What does a Wind Operations Coordinator do?

The turbine operations supporter — coordinating wind energy activities and maintenance logistics.

How much does a Wind Operations Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Wind 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 a Wind Operations Coordinator need?

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

What education do you need to be a Wind Operations Coordinator?

Most people in this role hold a postsecondary certificate.

Is a Wind 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 a Wind Operations Coordinator?

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

Career advice

Wind Operations Coordinator career advice

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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