Maintenance Electrical

Northwestern Energy•Great Falls, MT

1d•$53•Onsite

About The Position

The maintenance electrician position will be responsible for having general knowledge and familiarity with electrical tools and equipment, electrical drawings and diagrams, safe electrical work practices, electrical code, and troubleshooting electrical problems as required. Compliance with safety standards and knowledge and experience of safe work practices is required. Performs highly skilled electrical work in the development, installation, testing, maintenance, repair and calibration of automation systems, fault measuring equipment and acceptance testing on equipment associated with the generation and distribution of electrical power.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Must pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
Working knowledge of meters, relays, and other protective equipment.
Knowledge of operating test equipment including Meggar, voltmeters, ohmmeters and ammeters
Read one-line diagrams and electrical drawings
Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders
Working knowledge of exciters, DC and AC motors

Nice To Haves

Electrical license preferred
Knowledge of hydro plant systems is desirable
Knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical systems and hydraulics
General knowledge of protective relaying and computer automation is desirable
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of drills, grinders, hand tools, indicators, gauges, sanders, jacks, hoists, fans, electrical hand tools, testing equipment and all other tools and safety equipment needed to perform the job
Perform preventative maintenance or direct repair on electrical equipment
Complete work to minimize out of service time of any piece of equipment
Perform all work as requested by supervisor
Interpret blueprints or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances
Recognize design errors and make necessary changes
Complete electrical equipment and system overhauls, installations, and troubleshoot electrical problems
Lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds occasionally
Perform general labor in support of routine O&M
Troubleshooting mechanical problems
Support general mechanical repairs with mechanical hand and power tools
Welding and fabrication
Safe rigging and equipment handling practices
Operation of backhoe, skid steer, forklift, man lift, and other similar heavy equipment
The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
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 objective

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 health)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Continuing education 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