Senior-Level

Wind Operations Supervisor

The wind farm leader — supervising wind turbine operations and maintenance for reliable renewable energy production.

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Job markets for Wind Operations Supervisors
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Wind Operations Supervisor

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.

AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Site sizeTurbine typesRemote vs accessibleIn-house vs contractGrid integration
Wind Operations Supervisor roles vary by site characteristics. Large wind farms differ from smaller installations. Turbine types and ages affect maintenance needs. Remote sites present different challenges than accessible ones. Some operations are fully in-house; others use O&M contractors. Grid integration requirements vary.
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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 Wind Operations Supervisors (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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How many turbines and what types are at this site?
What is the O&M model — in-house or contracted?
What is the site accessibility and remoteness?
What are the key operational challenges?
What is the team structure?
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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 ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessWritingCoordinationPersuasion
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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