What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern Safety position at NorthWestern Energy?
Intern Safety
Work Location: Butte or Helena Montana
Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour)
Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week)
(September - December part-time, up to 20 hours per week)
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
An Intern will be assigned various utility safety and industrial hygiene work. Work will include a balance of office and field environment that could include electric and natural gas transmission and distribution, or electric generation within hydroelectric dams, or corporate program administration.
About this job:
- Provide assistance to Company safety professionals and conduct ergonomic evaluations, work site inspections, safety meeting presentations, industrial hygiene sampling (e.g. noise, indoor air quality) field inspections, visits, etc.
- Support Program Administration - OSHA recordkeeping, medical surveillance, drug and alcohol, etc.
- Support and update safety standards and programs
- May be requested to conduct research on various safety/health related issues
- Participate in organizational work meetings
- May have limited travel up to 15% of time
- Lifting of materials up to 35 pounds
- 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:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- Safety/OSHA major required
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Has successfully completed freshman year or above
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)
- Must have personal housing availability in work locations
Requisition #4829
Posting Dates: September 29, 2025 through Open until Filled
Department/Division: Safety - Customer Care
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
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 1-800-245-6977 or at
Salary : $20 - $21
