Senior Technical Advisor - Montana Staffing : Job Details

Qualifications include: Demonstrate and maintain a good personal safety record. Bachelor's degree in engineering required, Master's degree preferred. Electrical Engineering preferred. Professional Engineering (PE) License required. Minimum 15 years working knowledge, experience, and expertise in coal and/or natural gas power generation engineering. Able to quickly learn new technologies. Able to work in a dynamic environment with potentially rapidly changing issues and priorities. Working knowledge of NERC/WECC regulatory requirements and compliance documentation strategies. Thorough experience and understanding in power generation relay protection and protective schemes. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting plant, electrical, mechanical, and controls issues including application of corrective measures. Large project management experience required. Project Management certification preferred. Perform individual lifts and manipulate items up to 25 pounds. Ability to read and comprehend electrical, civil, and mechanical plant drawings. Demonstrated practical knowledge of generation, plant operation, and maintenance. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must pass physical test to access all areas of the Thermal, Wind, and Hydro plants, including climbing ladders, confined and cramped wet slippery quarters and traveling rough terrain.

Duties include: Oversee the activities of contract engineering support personnel on all plant needs including NERC/WECC compliance. Be a leader in safety performance. Able to interact effectively with company employees, contractors, and other internal departments. Facilitate, participate, and/or oversee Root Cause Analysis activities as required for plant related events. Lead as the technical expert of the plants and provide technical support to the plants as required to maintain reliable and compliant operation. Monitor progress and performance of vendors providing products and services. Serve as project manager for plant projects as applicable. Occasional travel required, up to 40% including overnights. Develop strategic budget recommendations for plant improvement, and work to accomplish those projects (as assigned) within approved budgets. Develop and mentor teams in power plant engineering. Coordinate and prioritize resources as necessary for plant support. Stay current on emerging technologies and identify beneficial upgrades to the plants. Be available by phone or in person for plant troubleshooting and real time response. Lead the document management efforts to organize and maintain plant drawings and compliance records. 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. $102,200 to $153,400 per year, 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. Full-time position. Open through July 10, 2025.