Energy Services Technican

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Billings, MT

8d•$63,860 - $79,830

About The Position

The Energy Services Technician supports MDU Utilities Group’s residential and commercial customer acquisition process. The role includes preparing cost estimates for developments, conducting feasibility analysis, and generating and facilitating contracts. It builds and maintains positive relationships with land developers and promotes natural gas specifications within developments. The position also maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers and supports joint trench projects when applicable. Safety is the top priority in the employee’s daily work routine, for both self and others. The employee is responsible for following established procedures and guidelines regarding land rights, operations, and business development practices, and for taking measures to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from cyberattacks, damage, or unauthorized access. A resume is requested with the application. Offers are typically made between $63,860 and $79,830.

Requirements

Working knowledge of business practices, including communication and negotiation skills, normally acquired through completion of a four-year degree in business administration or an applicable field.
Three years of related experience in customer acquisitions and/or contracting, cost estimating, natural gas or electric utility experience, particularly in construction, operations, or regulatory affairs.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not considered.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of mapping systems.
Understanding of property descriptions and land plats, as well as survey and gas pipeline experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate positive relationships with land developers while conducting cost estimates for new housing and commercial developments, performing feasibility analyses, and developing contracts that support customer acquisition.
Maintain current knowledge of and follow established procedures and guidelines regarding land rights, operations, and business development practices.
Provide daily support to Utility Project Planners in vetting customer inquiries and service requests.
Attend joint trench project meetings and prepare projects in a timely manner to meet project schedules.
Support joint trench projects when applicable.
Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Prioritize safety in day-to-day work for self and others.
Take measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from cyberattack, damage, or unauthorized access.