20.00 per hour | Helena, MT, USA | Hourly | Distribution Operations - MT | Temporary

Corrosion Aide

Work Location : Helena, MT

Pay range : $20.00 per hour

Employment Status: Temporary (May-June 2025 through August 2025)

Start Date: (Flexible Start Dates of May 12th to June 10th, 2025)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .

About this position:

Come join NorthWestern this coming summer as a Corrosion Aide and spend your time working outside helping us to protect our essential underground natural gas system. Under the direction of the local corrosion technician, the corrosion aide will be performing pipe to soil potential readings, which will require accessing our customer premises, taking readings at the meter and then downloading the information into our data base. They will also be involved with other cathodic survey work as directed. Excellent training for success provided!!!!!

About this job:

• Completing mandatory compliance surveys pertaining to corrosion control on steel distribution lines

• Providing assistance to the Division Corrosion Technician on various assigned tasks

• Data entry into a handheld device

• Work is 4-10 hour days per week. Three-day weekends

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking for up to 8 hours per day, lifting up to 35 pounds, working in inclement weather and traveling within defined areas

• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

  Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

• Must be or able to become Operator Qualified for identified tasks per DOT 192. We will train

• Must have decent computer skills to gather data and download the information at the end of day

• Must be reliable and able to work independently

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent by first day of employment

• An excellent position for anyone available in the summer with a flexible start date from May 12th to June 10th 2025 and work through middle to end of August with the potential to return the following year

  Requisition #4617

  Posting Dates: January 06, 2025 through March 28, 2025 (Preference considered to early applicants)

  Department/Division: Distribution Operations - Central Maintenance

  Employment Physical: Required

  Drug Test: Required

  Background Check: Required

  Relocation Benefit: None

  Telecommuting: None

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .