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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Substation Electrician or Journeyman Lin in BILLINGS, Montana
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.
Open until filled.