Instrument, Controls and Electrical

Instrument, Controls & Electrical (IC&E) Technician

Work Location : Anaconda, MT

Pay range : $25.97 to $52.01 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect .

About this position:

The IC & E Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing all instruments, control systems, and electrical equipment at the DGGS Facility. The IC & E Technician assists with the mechanical maintenance on predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks and is highly skilled in inspecting, testing, installing, and removing all electronic equipment and systems.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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 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:

• Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems
• Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment
• Keep track of spare parts as they are used and complete a usage report in order to replace items as necessary; assist in physical inventories with other co-workers
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records
• Inspect, repair, install, and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries; operate with electrical systems up to and including 13,800 volts
• Use hand tools, power tools ; operate heavy equipment machinery such as forklift and bobcat
• Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on DCS, PLC (Allen-Bradley experience preferred), and PWPS turbine control equipment
• Work overtime including participating in on-call rotation schedules, working evenings and weekend shifts in response to acute service needs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work in all weather conditions
• Lift up to 75 pounds from floor level to waist level on a minimal basis
• Travel to meetings and training
• Research control and alarm systems
• Train Operators on troubleshooting electrical equipment
• Train new employees
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Degree in the Technical Field or similar is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technician and maintenance experience in electrical power generation and gas turbine
• Experience working with voltages up to 13,800 volts is preferred
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred
• Arc Flash Training preferred
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Successfully complete a DGGS Maintenance Technician Qualification within probation period of 1 year

Requisition #4431

Posting Dates: June 14, 2024 through June 28, 2024

Department/Division: Energy Supply

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

We 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 or at