Gas Transmission Control Room Operator (Gas Transmission Operator)

Northwestern Energy•Butte, MT

12d•$47 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Transmission Operator is a member of the natural gas transmission system crew. The Gas Transmission Operator is responsible for controlling and monitoring flows and pressures on the Northwestern Energy natural gas transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems located in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska as well as the Havre Pipeline Company system located in Montana. The Gas Transmission Operator will be expected to learn all functions of the job, including remote operation of compressors, regulators as well as recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 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.

Requirements

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
High school diploma or equivalent
Able to think clearly and function appropriately in high stress situations
Able to make decisions quickly and accurately
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong continuous computer operating experience and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Able to quickly learn specialized computer applications
Must obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) certification for operation of gas system
Five (5) week rotating shift that includes twelve (12) hour rotating shift work is required as well as 8 hour training shifts
Some overnight travel is required up 0-5%
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Nice To Haves

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Responsibilities

Responsible for controlling and monitoring flows on the NorthWestern Energy natural gas transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems, including transmission tie lines with other utilities
Record and report transmission, storage, distribution, and production systems data and complete other tasks as assigned by supervisors
Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions and implement real-time actions that ensure stable and reliable operation of the natural gas transmission system
Coordinating flows with other gas transmission lines connected to the Northwestern Energy transmission and distribution systems and recording and reporting transmission system
Assumes responsibility and authority to implement real-time actions that ensure stable and reliable operations of the natural gas transmission system
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