Maintenance Electrical

Maintenance Electrical

Work Location: Great Falls, MT

Pay range: $52.69 per hour per IBEW CBA

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The maintenance electrician position will be responsible for having general knowledge and familiarity with electrical tools and equipment, electrical drawings and diagrams, safe electrical work practices, electrical code, and troubleshooting electrical problems as required. Compliance with safety standards and knowledge and experience of safe work practices is required. Performs highly skilled electrical work in the development, installation, testing, maintenance, repair and calibration of automation systems, fault measuring equipment and acceptance testing on equipment associated with the generation and distribution of electrical power.

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 health)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Continuing education 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:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of drills, grinders, hand tools, indicators, gauges, sanders, jacks, hoists, fans, electrical hand tools, testing equipment and all other tools and safety equipment needed to perform the job
• Perform preventative maintenance or direct repair on electrical equipment
• Complete work to minimize out of service time of any piece of equipment
• Perform all work as requested by supervisor
• Interpret blueprints or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances
• Recognize design errors and make necessary changes
• Working knowledge of meters, relays, and other protective equipment.
• Knowledge of operating test equipment including Meggar, voltmeters, ohmmeters and ammeters
• Read one-line diagrams and electrical drawings
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders
• Complete electrical equipment and system overhauls, installations, and troubleshoot electrical problems
• Lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds occasionally
• Perform general labor in support of routine O&M
• Troubleshooting mechanical problems
• Support general mechanical repairs with mechanical hand and power tools
• Welding and fabrication
• Safe rigging and equipment handling practices
• Operation of backhoe, skid steer, forklift, man lift, and other similar heavy equipment
• 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 objective

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

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Electrical license preferred
• Must pass physical test to access all areas of the hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain
• Knowledge of hydro plant systems is desirable
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, electrical systems and hydraulics
• General knowledge of protective relaying and computer automation is desirable
• Working knowledge of exciters, DC and AC motors
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition #5023

Posting Dates: June 10, 2026 through June 24, 2026

Department/Division: Operations / Hydro

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 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.