Electric Operations Supervisor

• 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

• Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
• Utilize management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
• Effectively manage budgets, ensuring proper cost controls
• Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required
• Supervise electric utility crews, contract crews, and service crews in the division service territory
• Supports division small town personnel
• Ensure work is completed in compliance with all appropriate laws, rules, and regulations
• Provide instruction in and ensure compliance with proper work methods, construction standards, and safety procedures
• Schedule daily and long-term crew assignments to ensure production goals are met
• Brief direct reports and develop service packets as needed
• Participate in the development of annual budgets
• Develop and participate in all aspects of hiring, performance appraisals, safety accountability checks, and process claims reports
• Stand in for the Supervisor of Gas Operations and Supervisor of Operations Planning as needed
• Work on-call rotation schedules, evenings, weekends, and in response to acute service needs
• Work effectively with customers and the general public
• Develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with peers, co-workers, and other internal and external customers
• Extensive daily computer usage
• Perform constant sitting, frequent standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 35 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Post-Secondary education/degree or experienced certified journeyman lineman preferred
• Working knowledge in electric utility (transmission, distribution, and substation) business and construction methodologies preferred
• Supervisory/leadership experience a plus
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft office and ability to learn and effectively use proprietary software
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to acquire
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Strong business acumen desired

• All of the above plus;
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or;
• Bachelor's degree in a Non-Engineering field or Journeyman lineman qualifications with relevant work experience and knowledge may be considered subject to review and approval by upper management
• Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members

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