Operator Maintenance Journeyman

Qualifications Include

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 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

- Demonstrate knowledge of protective relaying and control devices and computerized automation

- 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

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

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

- Work overtime including on-call availability for evenings and weekends - especially in response to acute service needs

- Perform math skills sufficient to account for water flow, generation, etc

- Have a good understanding of plant computerized automation.

- Working knowledge of AC and DC equipment

- Working knowledge of dams and related equipment

- Safely perform individual lifts of parts, equipment, and supplies weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds

- 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

Full-time position.

Union Rate of $52.69. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 opportuni ies; paid training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open through August 7, 2025.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3809788