District Superintendent Gas

Work Location: Clear Lake, SD

Pay range: Union Scale 49.42 per hour ($51.40 per hour effective 1/1/25)

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

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About this position:

The District Superintendent Gas position are Gas Technician's that operate in rural areas of South Dakota where NorthWestern Energy provides gas service only. Responsibilities include providing overall gas services in their area, develop and maintain relationships with local communities, address customer billing and utility concerns and complete service orders. This position will often work independently and will oversee additional personnel during planned projects. Required to be on call, respond to emergencies as needed, and to work in all weather conditions.

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 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:

• Demonstrates leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
• Leads special projects as required utilizing effective change and project management techniques
• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Troubleshoot gas outages and local gas distribution or transmission problems
• Locate underground lines
• Complete service work related to all aspects of gas distribution (as qualified or experienced)
• Operate equipment, install pipe, and perform gas meter-related service work as needed
• Wrap pipes and joints, hand-shovel dirt to backfill trenches, assist in scheduled leak surveys, assist in snow removal and manhole pumping, operate necessary tools, and install meters
• Set meters to monitor gas consumption for residential, commercial, and industrial clients
• Develop and maintain relationships within local communities, interact with the public and help resolve customer-billing issues
• Complete needed paperwork and computer data entry to address customer-billing issues and plan projects
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Ability to plan projects, direct crews and participate as a team member to complete work in an area
• Assist in snow removal to maintain access to utility equipment
• Shovel dirt to dig or backfill trenches as part of underground services
• Use appropriate PPE
• Work overtime including on-call availability for evening and weekend shifts-especially in response to acute service needs
• You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Ability to lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Natural gas experience required
• Must meet "occupational qualification" standards to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192, "Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards" Will be required to complete NWE Gas Operator Qualification programs within 6 months of hire
• Prefer ability to become plastic fusion certified within 12 months
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Valid Commercial Driver's License may be required
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Knowledge of applicable codes and safety
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must be ready and willing to act as a project lead

Requisition #4628

Posting Dates: November 22, 2024 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Distribution Operations

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