Operator Maintenance Journeyman

Operator Maintenance Journeyman

Work Location: Madison Dam/Ennis MT

Pay range: Union Rate $51.03

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates, apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The hydro operator/maintenance Journeyman is responsible for the safe maintenance and operation of hydro-electric power equipment at the Hydroelectric Dam Power stations. This includes the turbine generator, auxiliary and station complementary equipment, associated with transmission and distribution facilities generation, stream flow and transmission line energy accounting, line switching and proper clearance procedures. Maintenance of all powerhouse facilities and balance of project facilities is also required. The individual must insure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to the operation and maintenance of the project as well as safe work practices and public safety.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,3600 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:

• 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 housekeepin