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Real Time Energy Scheduler
Work Location: Butte, MT
Pay range: $32.02 to $68.89 per hour
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Real Time Energy Scheduler is responsible for NorthWestern Energy's real time generation assets and executes scheduling opportunities in order to optimize NorthWestern Energy's real-time energy positions.
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 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:
- Buy and sell energy, transmission and capacity type products that are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's Risk Policies
- Perform load and generation forecasting, resource coordination, and resource optimization duties
- Manage and optimize Northwestern Energy generation and long-term contractual resources
- Scheduler will operate within the culture, risk tolerance and risk management policies of the company
- Scheduler will assist in the development of strategies and execute transactions in the real-time power markets
- Scheduler will present a competent, professional and consistent "face" of the company to counterparts
- Perform other Power Marketing functions as necessary
- 12 hour rotating shift work required
- Overtime required
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
- 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
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Must be able to think clearly and function appropriately in stressful situations
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including listening skills required
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work independently
- Evidence of the practice of high levels of professionalism and confidentiality
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products and database applications
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #5079
Posting Dates: September 17, 2026 through October 1, 2026
Department/Division: Energy Supply
Employment Physical: Not 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 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
Salary : $32 - $69