Controller Level 1

Northwestern Energy•Butte, MT

1d•$26 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

A Distribution Operations Controller will be responsible for managing and operating, through the use of software and an advanced distribution management system, the utility distribution system across multiple regions of NorthWestern Energy's service territory. The Controller will work in a control center environment, responding to utility system conditions, while working with and/or directing field resources. This operation is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will require 12 hour rotating shifts

Requirements

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Minimum of associates degree in a technical discipline, similar technical/professional education, or minimum 2 years related experience in a similar control center environment required
Speak, read, and write in English; interpret and communicate information regarding prints, maps, technical material, time, work management, etc
Perform required shift work and overtime to include days, weekends, nights, and holidays

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Perform required shift work to include days, weekends, nights, holidays and call outs
Rotating 12 hour shifts that start at 6:00AM and 6:00PM
Work Schedule Posted 6 months in advance
Work overtime including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs
Monitor multiple systems to quickly and efficiently identify abnormal conditions (outages, alarms, etc.) as they occur
Prepare, implement, and direct real-time and future switching programs for re-routing distribution level utilities
Assist and direct field resources in determining probable cause for abnormal conditions and restoration efforts
Coordinate distribution and substation switching; using SCADA systems and controls or field resources to conduct remote switching during emergency and normal operating conditions
Accurately communicate and record system information for all internal and external customers
Perform safety checks as required
Other duties as assigned
Interpret information using maps and system schematics
Effectively communicates information both verbally and written
Ability to communicate and work professionally and effectively with colleagues, managers, and business partners
Strong organizational skills to coordinate workload priorities and deliver solutions in support of internal users and external customers
Agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

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.