Gas Transmission Control Room Operator (Gas Transmission Operator)

Gas Transmission Control Room Operator (Gas Transmission Operator)

Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: Union Rate $47.42 to $51.00 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Gas Transmission Operator is a member of the natural gas transmission system crew. The Gas Transmission Operator is responsible for controlling and monitoring flows and pressures on the Northwestern Energy natural gas transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems located in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska as well as the Havre Pipeline Company system located in Montana. The Gas Transmission Operator will be expected to learn all functions of the job, including remote operation of compressors, regulators as well as recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

- 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

- Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

- Tuition reimbursement

- Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

- Paid parental leave

- Paid bereavement leave

- Paid training opportunities

- Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

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

About this job:

- Responsible for controlling and monitoring flows on the NorthWestern Energy natural gas transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems, including transmission tie lines with other utilities

- Record and report transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems data and complete other tasks as assigned by supervisors

- Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions and implement real-time actions that ensure stable and reliable operation of the natural gas transmission system

- Coordinating flows with other gas transmission lines connected to the Northwestern Energy transmission and distribution systems and recording and reporting transmission system

- Assumes responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions that ensure stable and reliable operations of the natural gas transmission system

- Five (5) week rotating shift that includes twelve (12) hour rotating shift work is required as well as 8 hour training shifts

- Some overnight travel is required up 0-5%

- 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

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Able to think clearly and function appropriately in high stress situations

- Able to make decisions quickly and accurately

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Strong continuous computer operating experience and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

- Able to quickly learn specialized computer applications

- Must obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) certification for operation of gas system

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4903

Posting Dates: December 9, 2025 through December 23, 2025

Department/Division: Gas Transmission & Storage

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

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.