What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydro Superintendent position at Northwestern Energy?

Hydro Superintendent

Work Location : Location Negotiable within Montana service territory

Pay range : $102,200 to $153,400 per year

Employment Status : Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy

Internal candidates apply through iConnect .

About this position :

The Superintendent of Hydro (Remote Sites) manages hydro operations at Madison / Hebgen, Thompson Falls, Hauser, Holter, and Mystic dams. This role ensures the safe, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant operation and maintenance of these projects. Reporting to the Manager of Hydro Power Generation, the superintendent supervises O&M teams across multiple hydro facilities and collaborates with various hydro and business resources to achieve company goals. The position operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong coordination and communication with diverse stakeholders for success.

We offer great benefits :

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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 :

Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls

Coordinate operation of assigned hydroelectric generating facilities with other business units, resource coordinators, and marketing and trading functions.

Preparation of monthly operating, safety and financial performance reports for hydroelectric generation operations.

Monitor the daily generation, plant status and hydraulic operations of the plants' generation and reservoirs in conjunction with the marketing and resource coordinators for efficient operation and regulatory compliance

Planning, development, preparation and management of capital, special maintenance and basic expense budgets for assigned hydro developments coordinated with hydro engineering, environmental, supervision and other plants in the hydro business.

Planning, scheduling and conducting annual Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) operational inspections. Responsible for actions stemming from inspections, maintenance of current records, and annual operational reporting for projects compliance with local, state, Federal agencies.

Coordinate plant personnel work schedules to insure adequate personnel coverage for regular, emergency and specific activity requirements. Ensure employees performance results in maximum safe and efficient operation and maintenance of plants consistent with Company practices and policies. Directly review and approve all time reporting, and employee expenditures to ensure accuracy and conformance with the union contract and Company policies.

Coordinate operational activities related to safety, license compliance, and engineering for assigned sites.

Evaluate the condition of the hydro generation equipment and support systems on a progressive basis to effectively plan short term and long term maintenance activities to minimize impacts to generation while maximizing equipment conditions.

Maintain current and complete records of maintenance work for future planning. Manage operations with operating personnel to identify trends to better plan and schedule work.

Supervisor responsibilities include participation in union negotiations, union issue resolution, personnel training and personnel selection.

Maintain situational and safety awareness and communicate to maintain safety and efficiency

Complete required documentation and interact with the public

Required to be available for 24 hour on call status per the business unit Supervisor-On-Call schedule throughout the year and is informally on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week

Perform individual lifts and manipulate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Frequent travel up to 30% is required to support essential functions at assigned sites

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Ensure self and other's actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

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

Bachelor's Degree or 8 years of equivalent experience with 5 years hydro plant experience

10 years power generation experience preferred

5 years supervisory experience preferred

Budget, cost control, scheduling, reporting experience, familiarity with hydro power plant design

First Aid / CPR Certification

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of applicable codes

Requisition #4661

Posting Dates : February 21, 2025 through March 9, 2025

Department / Division : Energy Supply

Employment Physical : Required

Drug Test : Required

Background Check : Required

Relocation Benefit : Negotiable

Telecommuting : Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

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- or at .

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Salary : $102,200 - $153,400

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