What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrosion Technician position at NorthWestern Energy?
Work location in either Billings, Bozeman or Butte.
Qualifications Include
$27.50 to $55.09 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through May 26, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4085549
Qualifications Include
- Must be able to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience or training in corrosion control preferred
- Current AMPP/NACE certification is a plus
- Must obtain AMPP CP1 (if not already obtained) within 12 months of hiring date
- Meet and maintain "Operator Qualification" standards
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Subject to DOT drug testing requirements
- Get Into Energy -- Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)
- Knowledge of corrosion fundamentals
- Ability to inspect, monitor and remediate atmospheric, external, and internal corrosion on NWE pipelines
- Become proficient in preforming cathodic assessment surveys, such as: pipe to soil, atmospheric, CIS, ACVG, DCVG, coating conductance, Current Mapping, Soil Resistivity, and leak detection
- Familiar with ILI assessments and verification of anomalies in the field
- Comprehension on the requirements, assessment and ability to install and maintain cathodic bonds
- Familiarity with cathodic electrical isolation, AC inspections and mitigation
- Knowledge and physical skills in building, inspecting, installing and maintaining rectifiers and ground beds
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits and electricity systems is a plus
- Build, inspect, install and maintain cathodic, anode junction boxes, remote monitors, coupon test stations and pipeline test stations
- Ability to independently think and identify efficiencies and process improvements that helps the group
- Proficient in data collection, data retention, assessment of data, data analysis, and data maintenance within the American Innovations PCS database
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
- Travel to all areas of the gas system can be expected with overnight stay as needed up to 50% per year; training will be conducted in areas outside of the designated work location and may require additional travel for up to the first 3 years
- Must have the ability and be willing to obtain AMPP/NACE level I,II,III, and IV certifications
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
- Position requires performing individual lifting and manipulating of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds and various other physical activities in a variety of weather extremes
- 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
$27.50 to $55.09 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open through May 26, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4085549
Salary : $28 - $55