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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Operator Maintenance Journeyman in FISHTAIL, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- 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
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical diagrams and demonstrate knowledge of protective relaying and control devices and computerized automation
- Ability to pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
- Ability to work overtime including on-call availability for evenings and weekends - especially in response to acute service needs
- Ability to perform math skills sufficient to account for water flow, generation, etc.
- Good understanding of plant computerized automation
- Working knowledge of AC and DC equipment
- Working knowledge of dams and related equipment
- Ability to safely perform individual lifts of parts, equipment and supplies weighing up to a maximum of 50 pounds
- Ability to pass an employment physical, drug test, and background check
- Electrical background preferred
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 assembly, disassembly, repair and adjustments of all types of mechanical equipment
- Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, shoveling snow
- 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.
$51.03 per hour, 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.
Open until filled.