Hydro System Operator

Qualifications Include

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Power plant operations or power plant control room experience preferred
• Possess a working knowledge of hydro plant operations
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Have working knowledge of A.C. and D.C equipment
• Have a working knowledge of plant relaying and metering; preferred
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)
  
  

Duties Include

• Perform all operations and maintain the GCC in a safe, reliable, and compliant manner
• Calculate hourly, daily, and monthly accounting of generation and water flows
• Issue switching orders for line clearances
• Operate and monitor plants using computers/HMIs
• Coordinate alarms and callouts
• React and address alarms as necessary
• Maintain good communication with operations, maintenance, engineering, and management
• Comply and follow all site safety requirements and procedures, including documented procedures and guidelines of external agencies
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions as necessary
• Respond to Control Center power generation requests
• Maintain power generation and safeguard station equipment during emergency situations
• Assist in Investigating and troubleshooting problems with plant power generation including turbine control equipment and electrical and mechanical systems; provide follow-up reports/analysis as needed
• Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees and external agencies; provide feedback to production teams and operators
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and State regulations related to the operation of the plants as well as safe work practices and public safety
• Maintain accurate operating logs, reports, records, time sheets, work orders and other administrative documents related to the power plants; complete any other required paperwork, computer work, and documentation
• Maintain and update control room operating manuals and technical references
• Perform and maintain housekeeping standards and duties including sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and shoveling snow
• Work 12-hour shift rotation, including overtime, on-call availability for holidays, evenings and weekends
• Safely perform lifting and carrying requirements of parts and tools up to 30 pounds occasionally, not to exceed 50 pounds
• This job description is not meant to be inclusive, and will include other reasonable work expectations as assigned
• Maintain list of employees and vehicle radio numbers
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Facilitate plant tours and monitor necessary sign in/out areas of control
• Communicate with local law and fire enforcement agencies
• May be required to fill-in for vacancies in the operator classification (GCC) when needed (Available for overtime)
• 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 Full-time position.
  
  

$55.92 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 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 av ilable); 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 January 13, 2026.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4040462