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QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Criteria for hiring Entry to Mid-Level:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and ability to learn and effectively use proprietary software
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to acquire
• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work on-call rotation schedules, evenings, weekends, and in response to acute service needs
• Ability to perform constant sitting, frequent standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 35 pounds
• Ability to pass an employment physical, drug test and background check
• Post-Secondary education/degree or experienced certified journeyman lineman preferred
• Working knowledge in electric utility (transmission, distribution, and substation) business and construction methodologies preferred
• Supervisory/leadership experience a plus
• Strong business acumen desired

Criteria for hiring and/or promotion to Upper Level:

• All of the above plus,
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or, Bachelor's degree in a Non-Engineering field or Journeyman lineman qualifications with relevant work experience and knowledge may be considered subject to review and approval by upper management
• Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
• Utilize management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
• Effectively manage budgets, ensuring proper cost controls
• Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required
• Supervise electric utility crews, contract crews, and service crews in the division service territory
• Support division small town personnel
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with all appropriate laws, rules, and regulations
• Provide instruction in and ensure compliance with proper work methods, construction standards, and safety procedures
• Schedule daily and long-term crew assignments to ensure production goals are met
• Brief direct reports and develop service packets as needed
• Participate in the development of annual budgets
• Develop and participate in all aspects of hiring, performance appraisals, safety accountability checks, and process claims reports
• Stand in for the Supervisor of Gas Operations and Supervisor of Operations Planning as needed
• Work effectively with customers and the general public
• Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with peers, co-workers, and other internal and external customers
• Extensive daily computer usage
• 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.

$79,300 - $121,200 annually. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.

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