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Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lineman

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Valid Commercial Drivers License, or the ability to obtain a CDL with 6 months of hire, and satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
• Must be ready and willing to act as a sub-foreman or foreman
• Ability to work overtime including participating in on-call as well as planned evening and weekend shifts; especially in response to acute service needs
• Ability to lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Ability to travel overnight travel up to 80%
• Ability to obtain a crane operator certification
• Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
• Steel and Aluminum fabrication and welding experience is beneficial

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Understand audible signals and communicate verbally in order to maintain safety on worksite and during emergency situations
• Troubleshoot service issues related to substation electric systems and install, maintain and service substation electrical systems and equipment
• Perform rubber gloving to safely work with low-voltage lines and equipment
• Erect steel to replace or increase size of substation structures as needed
• Install or repair transformers, breakers, re-closers, regulators, airbreak switches, hook-stick disconnects and other substation equipment
• Utilize computers and software programs to document substations inspection results
• Operate heavy equipment including digger/derrick, cranes, skidsteers, forklifts, backhoes and bucket trucks
• Electrical equipment mineral oil sampling, processing and clean up which may include Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
• Work with SF6 gas used in electrical substation equipment
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Provide education and assistance to the electrician staff at those privately operated substations supported by NorthWestern Energy
• Act as a Sub-Foreman as needed
• Complete all documentation for project planning and completion
• Oversee all individuals within the worksite
• Drive to installation locations
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Perform steel or aluminum welding as part of assembling substation steel structures and bus
• Assist in patrolling and maintaining facilities and lines
• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
• Assist in snow removal to maintain access within substation facilities
• Shovel dirt to back fill trenches for cable conduits
• 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

Full-time position.

Substation Electrician Union Rate is $53.76; Journeyman Lineman Union Rate is $56.18 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.

Closes October 2, 2024.