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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Electric Operations Supervisor in BUTTE, Montana
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, a drug test and a 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
- Demonstrated 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.
$81,200 - $124,100 annually, depending on experience. 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.
Closes September 17, 2024.