NorthWestern Energy

Hydro Plant Foreman

LocationWolf Creek, MT
Job Typefull_time
Salary$118,560

About This Job


Hydro Plant Foreman

Work Location: Wolf Creek, MT / Holter Dam

Pay range: Union Rate $57.11 per hour


Employment Status: Regular Full-time


External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com


Internal candidates apply through iConnect.


About this position:

The Foreman leads dispatching and operation activities and personnel, ensuring that all standard operating and safety procedures are followed, and that optimum hydro generation performance capabilities are maintained under prevailing conditions.

The Foreman plans, organizes, and directs work to be completed. The Foreman receives direction from the superintendent of remote plants.


We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 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)
Continuing education 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:

Plan, organize, and direct work
Order parts, scan invoices, and complete other computer or paperwork related tasks
Ensure completion of work to minimize out of service time of any piece of equipment
Perform all work as requested by Superintendent
Work overtime including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs
Travel away from home area and stay overnight on occasion
Supervise personnel to ensure that their performance results in maximum safe and efficient operation of plants consistent with accepted practices, procedures and the Hydro Generation business plan
Coordinate generating plant maintenance activities to ensure compatibility with plant operating conditions
Coordinate transmission line switching and maintenance activities to maintain customer reliability, and system stability. Report the status of plant equipment and operations, including communication and computer-control systems to the Superintendent on a regular basis
Review turn over sheets and log sheet entries to identify problems and ensure that specified plant parameters are maintained by all shifts
Review all operator/maintenance time sheets to ensure accuracy and conformance with the union contract. Summarize all overtime and justify all overtime hours to the Superintendent. Review performance evaluations for all operators, ensuring objectivity and consistency
Adjust operations shift schedules as required, to maintain a balance in crew experience levels. Coordinate with training to maintain an on-going training program to promote flexibility and efficient coverage of shift assignments
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local Regulations specific to plant location. This includes FERC license requirements and public safety, Montana DEQ, SPCC, etc
Assist the Superintendent in the preparation of necessary reports, budgets and schedules, as required
It is understood that this list of major duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other duties and responsibilities, which may include helping others in the same or different department(s), may be assigned by supervision
Have general working knowledge of AC and DC equipment
Perform individual lifts and manipulate equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
Drive to other facility locations
Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
Overall working knowledge, understanding and experience with all hydroelectric generating plant system operations. Must be able to communicate and supervise personnel in proper operation procedures. Must be able to organize, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of others and coordinate with all aspects of NorthWestern Energy, marketing and trading and regional system operations
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
Working knowledge of rotating electrical and mechanical equipment and mechanical diagrams
Must pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Minimum of 1 year experience in a Foreman 1 position with consistent performance of meeting expectations in order to promote to a Foreman 2


Requisition #4787

Posting Dates: July 7, 2025 through July 21, 2025


Department/Division: Energy Supply - Hydro


Employment Physical: 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

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