21.40-52.01 per hour | 07-May-2024 to 21-May-2024 (MST) | Deer Lodge, MT, USA | Hourly | Transmission | Regular Full Time

Patrolman Operator

Work Location : Deer Lodge, MT

Pay range : $21.40 to $52.01 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .

About this position:

The Patrolman/Operator proficiently operates mechanical equipment and machinery, particularly an excavator, while adhering to all policies, standards, procedures and optimal practices concerning underground natural gas facilities. In addition, this position will with preform manual tasks, including hand-digging, line stops, purging, sandblasting and painting, leak detection and emergency response. This role reports to Deer Lodge and involves traveling to different locations within Gas Transmission's Service Territory.

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 775,300 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:

• Safely and skillfully operate mechanical equipment and machinery, primarily exevators

• Patrolman Operator is to be capable of performing manual labor tasks in all phases of steel gas infrastructure construction and maintenance.

• Required to meet Operator Qualifications for specific tasks

• Monitor and maintain associated equipment as necessary

• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations

• Respond to emergencies

• Work overtime including participating in rotation schedules, working evenings and weekend shifts-in response to acute service needs

• Complete required documentation, in a timely and efficient manner.

• Required to work outdoors in all weather extremes subject to gas field hazards

• Assist with construction projects, and operate pipeline location and leak detection equipment

• Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

• Travel up to 100% of the time - leaving the shop Monday morning, returning Friday afternoon

• Must wear protective equipment and clothing

• Must perform all manual tasks required by Gas Transmission construction to include hand digging and working around "live" pipelines operating under pressure, and flowing gas, as well as all other utilities

• Must be available for call outs and gas emergencies

• Must live within 45 minutes of the assigned work location in Deer Lodge, Montana

• 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

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

• Experience in natural gas steel construction and using hand tools is preferred

• 5 years of experience in operating excavators and other machinery is preferred

• Must report to work on time and be able to follow instructions

• Must interact positively with supervisors, co-workers and customers

• The ability to complete Operator Qualified training and performance tests is required

• Required to complete NorthWestern Energy Gas Operator Qualification and HAZMAT programs within six months of hire

• Knowledge of applicable Code of Federal Regulations, CFR192, and industry standard safety is preferred

• Must have a satisfactory driving record, valid Commercials Driver's License or ability to ability to obtain one and ability to obtaining a Crane Operators License

  Requisition #4363

  Posting Dates: May 7, 2024 through May 21, 2024

  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 .