Measurement & Control Technician

Measurement & Control Technician

Work Location: Bridger, MT

Pay range:$26.74 to $53.60 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Measurement & Control Technician installs, operates, and maintains natural gas measurement and regulation (M&R) equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of NorthWestern Energy's gas transmission and storage system which includes city gate stations, large commercial and industrial gas measurement and regulator stations, gas purchase stations, transmission compressor stations, gas storage wells, and farm taps.

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)

- 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:

- Under the general guidance of area supervision, the technician will be responsible to build, maintain, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair gas measurement, regulation, fire detection, gas detection, ESD, PLC, and transmission system monitoring equipment in a manner to be in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and NorthWestern Energy safety standards.

- Primary responsibility to ensure the safe and reliable operation of NorthWestern Energy's gas transmission and storage system

- Installation and maintenance of odorant systems

- Build, maintain, test, inspect, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and ensure the safe and reliable operation of gas transmission M&R equipment and facilities, city gate stations, and related mechanical, pneumatic and electrical control systems

- Perform grounds maintenance in compressor yard

- Present training on safety, calibration, or other topics as needed

- Respond to emergencies

- Work overtime including participating in rotation on call schedules, working evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs

- Must live withing 30 minutes of the assigned work location in Bridger, Montana

- Travel up to 10% of the time away from home area and stay overnight as needed

- Lift up to 75 pounds on occasional basis from ground to chest level

- All duties must be performed in accordance with all OSHA, DOT & NorthWestern Energy safety rules, policies & procedures

- 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

- Previous experience in gas measurement and control preferred

- Working knowledge of gas meters, pressure regulators, relief valves, RTUs, and pressure and temperature transmitters preferred

- Must be able to meet and maintain "occupational qualification" standards to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192

- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

- First Aid/CPR Certification

Requisition #4827

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

Department/Division: Gas Transmission & Storage

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.