Apprentice Relay Technician

Apprentice Relay Technician

Work Location: Billings, MT

Pay range: $34.94 per hour per CBA ($36.08 Effective June 01, 2025)

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Apprentice Relay trains and works under the supervision of a Relay Technician to develop the abilities and functions to perform labor and will work towards learning about an interconnected electrical power system operation by constructing, installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining the power-system monitoring equipment. This includes Supervisory Control and data Acquisition (SCADA), remedial action schemes (RAS), and protective relay, control, and communication systems. During this apprenticeship training, successful candidates will learn and progressively perform the responsibilities of the Relay Technician.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

Apprentice Duties

The apprentice performs these duties under the supervision of a relay technician and/or direct supervisor*

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Requisition #4700 Billings

Posting Dates: April 23, 2025 through May 4, 2025

Department/Division: Distribution Operations

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.