The wind farm leader — supervising wind turbine operations and maintenance for reliable renewable energy production.
As Wind Operations Supervisor, you lead operations at a wind energy facility. You supervise technicians who maintain and operate wind turbines, ensure reliable power generation, manage safety, and coordinate with grid operations.
Your days involve maintenance coordination and operations oversight. You might review turbine performance, coordinate maintenance activities, manage technician assignments, address equipment issues, ensure safety compliance, and interface with grid operators. You keep turbines running safely and efficiently.
The hardest part is managing remote operations with specialized equipment in challenging environments while maintaining high availability. Wind Operations Supervisors who thrive have strong technical knowledge, build capable maintenance teams, and balance production with safety.
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Median pay for a Wind Operations Supervisor is about $137K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $69K to $228K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension.
Most people in this role hold a postsecondary certificate.
Employment in this field is projected to grow about 4.5% through 2034, with roughly 630,980 people working in it today (BLS).
Closely related roles include Operations Director, Wind Projects Supervisor, and Site Manager.
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