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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Apprentice 1st Period Hydro in BLACK EAGLE, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Ability to adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
- Ability to pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants including climbing ladders, confined and cramped, wet slippery, quarters and traveling rough terrain
- Ability to perform those physical and mental requirements necessary to undertake a multi-step apprenticeship process designed to train the worker to safely and efficiently perform all aspects related to the operation/maintenance areas of the Hydro facilities
- Ability to communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
- Ability to satisfactorily complete required programs to progress to qualified Journeyman status
- Ability to respond from home to primary work location within 30 minutes during on call
- Ability to lift parts, equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work schedules of 12-hour, 10-hour, and occasionally 8-hour shift (rotations may be required in response to acute and/or planned service needs)
- Ability to work overtime, and to be called in for holidays, evenings and weekends on short notice
- Ability to satisfy all program requirements to complete the Hydro apprenticeship program
- Ability to work on apprentice program materials on own time
- General knowledge and familiarity with mechanic's tools (hand and power tools), electrical tools, measuring equipment and experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical problems
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Work together as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
- Maintain accurate operating logs, reports, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plants
- Complete any other required paper work, computer work, and documentation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations related to the operation of the plants as well as safe work practices and public safety
- Respond to Control Center power generation requests
- Safely and efficiently operate plant control systems equipment
- Maintain power generation and safeguard station equipment during emergency situations
- Perform startup and shutdown of main plant components and auxiliaries
- Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, shoveling snow and chopping ice by hand or with portable crane
- Conduct routine inspections of plant systems and equipment including reading and recording gauges and meters
- Perform routine operational tests and adjustments on all power plant systems and components as required
- Maintain and update plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records
- Develop and revise plant operation and maintenance procedures
- Investigate and trouble shoot problems with plant power generation including turbine control equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
- Provide follow-up reports/analysis as needed
- Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees and external agencies and the public; includes providing feedback to production teams and operators
- Issue and perform Lockout/Tagouts as required
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
- This job description is not meant to be inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned
- Adhere to compan safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$33.17 per hour. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Apply by October 22, 2024.