Thermal and Wind Generation Plant Engineer

Northwestern Corp

Butte, MT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,600–$143,300 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Project, Document Management, Emerging Technology, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Performance Analysis, Plant Management, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Root Cause Analysis, Staff Policies, Strategic Planning, Technical Support, Willing to Travel, Wind Power Generation
LOCATION
Butte, MT
POSTED
18 days ago
Thermal and Wind Generation Plant Engineer Work Location : Billings/Laurel, MT or Aberdeen, SD Preferred. Other major generation locations in Montana and South Dakota may be considered. Pay range : $66,600 to $143,300 per year Employment Status: Regular Full-time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect . About this position: The Thermal and Wind Generation Plant Engineer is responsible for oversight, coordination, and execution of engineering and technical support of the NorthWestern Energy Thermal and Wind Generation facilities. The Engineer will support development and execution of capital project plans for the Montana and South Dakota Generation facilities as well as coordinating the work of contract resources as applicable. The Engineer will work closely with the Thermal and Wind Power Generation Manager and the Thermal and Wind Senior Technical Advisor to set priorities, budgets, and develop long term strategies for maintaining and improving the Thermal and Wind Generation facilities. 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 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 Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job: Oversee the activities of contract engineering support personnel on all plant needs including NERC/WECC compliance Be a leader in safety performance Able to interact effectively with company employees, contractors, and other internal departments Facilitate, participate, and/or oversee Root Cause Analysis activities as required for plant related events Provide technical support to the plants as required to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation Monitor progress and performance of vendors providing products and services Serve as project manager for plant projects as applicable Occasional travel required, up to 30% including overnights Develop strategic budget recommendations for plant improvement, and work to accomplish those projects (as assigned) within approved budgets Coordinate and prioritize resources as necessary for plant support Stay current on emerging technologies and identify beneficial upgrades to the plants Be available by phone or in person for plant troubleshooting and real time response Assist with document management efforts to organize and maintain plant drawings and compliance records Perform individual lifts and carry supplies up to 35 pounds []{style="fon "}

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Northwestern Corp