Superintendent South Dakota Power GenerationWork Location: Aberdeen, SDPay range: $105,100 to $157,700 per yearEmployment Status: Regular Full-timeExternal candidates apply at northwesternenergy.comInternal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position:The Superintendent, South Dakota Power Generation is responsible for directing all Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities and Capital upgrades for NorthWestern Energy's fleet of wholly owned generation assets in South Dakota including any future additions. The Superintendent will assure that the plants are operated in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and power generating requirements while maintaining an available and adequate supply of manpower, tools, equipment, consumables, and spare parts at all times to provide for the safe and efficient operation of the plants. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 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 reimbursementCompetitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leavePaid bereavement leavePaid training opportunitiesPaid 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. About this job: Demonstrates leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controlsUtilizes effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivityEffectively manages budget, ensuring proper cost controls Leads special projects as required utilizing effective change and project management techniques Assure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of NorthWestern Energy's South Dakota's wholly owned thermal and wind assets through compliance with applicable safety, environmental, FERC/NERC standards, and NorthWestern Energy's internal processes and procedures including personnel management, budgets, and alignment with NorthWestern Energy goals Implement training and qualification programs to assure that procedures are understood and properly followed by all plant personnelDevelop and monitor capital and expense budgets and control expenditures, overseeing the preparation of required environmental and compliance reports, etc.Accountable for long-range planning, including the development of new concepts, of the South Dakota wholly owned generation assetsVerify that the certification status of affected operation and maintenance personnel is maintainedManage and oversee the performance of planned and unplanned plant outages to minimize any impact for NorthWestern Energy to meet capacity requirements. Outages will be coordinated with Market Operations to maintain generation optimizationManage supply contracts for both natural gas and liquid fuelReview maintenance schedules and maintenance practices to ensure proper performance and procedures are being followedCommunicate information, including through written pre-filed and oral testimony to internal and external stakeholders including the NorthWestern Energy executive team, board members, regulators, and federal and state agency personnelConduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to assure that they reflect current plant operating requirementsDirect the sourcing, screening and hiring of new or replacement personnel as neededEngage in the strategic planning processesDevelop department goals that align with the company's strategic plans, and communicate goals and expectations with employeesEnsure all plant personnel are performing duties in compliance with all environmental permits at all times and in compliance with the applicable NERC Standards and in such a way to result in efficient, cost effective operation. Support the development of long-term service agreements as needed and applicableAssess companies involved in the supply and repair of machinery to determine the greatest value.Assist and direct implementation and integration of NorthWestern Energy's wholly owned South Dakota generation assets into the Southwest Power Pool ISO-RTO Serve as NorthWestern Energy's operating committee representative for power purchase providers in South Dakota. Negotiate and develop contracts as needed that meet NorthWestern Energy objectives for safety, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, and cost effectivenessAssist in the development of NorthWestern Energy generation facilities as neededAssist other departments in the development of energy supply tracker and rate case filings, prepare pre-filed testimony, respond to inquiries and data requests, and testify in rate case proceedingsConform to the companies safety standards and policies specific to (PPE) Personnel Protective Equipment Position requires extended working hours at times with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, work load and plant conditions. The Superintendent is expected to be available as needed to resolve problems or provide input for a variety of issues as they could ariseTravel up to 25% to other plant locations and company meetings as neededThe ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirementsAll NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & EthicsEnsure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile: Demonstrate and maintain a good safety recordHigh School degree or equivalentBachelor's Degree or 8-10 years of equivalent experience with 5 years plant experience 10 years power generation experience preferredMinimum of 5 years' experience supervising technical, professional, and administrative personnel preferred. Must possess and demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to testify and meet challenging deadlines Proven performance demonstrating strong leadership and motivational skills with supervisory, technical, and administrative personnel Physical requirements include: Sitting and standing on a regular basis with some stair and ladder climbing and working at heights. Some work can be outside in a variety of extreme weather conditions including travel to remote plant locationsMust have a valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving recordGet Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)Requisition #5076Posting Dates: September 21, 2026 through October 5, 2026Department/Division: OperationsEmployment Physical: RequiredDrug Test: RequiredBackground Check: RequiredRelocation Benefit: NegotiableTelecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service TerritoryWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
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