QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Working knowledge of rotating electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of protective relaying and control devices and computerized automation
• Ability to pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
• Ability to work overtime including on-call availability for evenings and weekends - especially in response to acute service needs
• Ability to perform math skills sufficient to account for water flow, generation, etc
• Good understanding of plant computerized automation
• Working knowledge of AC and DC equipment
• Working knowledge of dams and related equipment
• Ability to safely perform individual lifts of parts, equipment, and supplies weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Perform all operations and maintain the power plant in a safe, reliable, and compliant manner
• Comply and follow all site safety requirements and procedures, including documented procedures and guidelines of external agencies
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Perform startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries
• Perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required
• Conduct routine inspections of plant systems and equipment including reading and recording gauges and meters
• Investigate and trouble shoot problems with plant power generation including turbine control equipment and electrical and mechanical systems; provide follow-up reports/analysis as needed
• Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees and external agencies; includes providing feedback to production teams and operators
• Issue Lockout/Tagouts as required
• Maintain accurate operating logs, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plant
• Complete any other required paper work, computer work and documentation
• Maintain and update plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
• Develop and revise plant operation and maintenance procedures
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Assist with the assemble, disassemble, repair and adjust all types of mechanical equipment
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, shoveling snow
• 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

Full-time position.

$51.03 per hour. Hours worked outside of defined core business hours do qualify for premium pay opportunities. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Closes January 20, 2024.