Corrosion Aide

Northwestern Energy • Missoula, MT

2d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Come join NorthWestern this coming summer as a Corrosion Aide and spend your time working outside helping us to protect our essential underground natural gas system. Under the direction of the local corrosion technician, the corrosion aide will be performing pipe to soil potential readings, which will require accessing our customer premises, taking readings at the meter and then downloading the information into our data base. They will also be involved with other cathodic survey work as directed. Excellent training for success provided!!!!!

Requirements

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must be or able to become Operator Qualified for identified tasks per DOT 192. We will train
• Must have decent computer skills to gather data and download the information at the end of day
• Must be reliable and able to work independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent by first day of employment
• An excellent position for anyone available in the summer with a flexible start date from May 12th to June 10th, 2026, and work through middle to end of August with the potential to return the following year

Responsibilities

• Completing mandatory compliance surveys pertaining to corrosion control on steel distribution lines
• Providing assistance to the Division Corrosion Technician on various assigned tasks
• Data entry into a handheld device
• Work is 4-10 hour days per week. Three-day weekends
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking for up to 8 hours per day, lifting up to 35 pounds, working in inclement weather and traveling within defined areas
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees