Central Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Butte location preferred; will consider other major office locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula) for the right candidate.

Position

Maintenance Engineer or similarly titled role at NorthWestern Energy (full-time)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish tools for central maintenance programs.
• Collect data, analyze and provide recommendations based on department needs.
• Create, issue and evaluate Request for Proposals for contract resources to perform maintenance activities.
• Initiate and review contracts and ensure NorthWestern Energy project interests and specifications are represented prior to contract execution.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures based on company requirements.
• Develop schedule, cost, and scope controls to monitor contractor performance against annual goals.
• Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required.
• Assist in developing and managing capital expense budgets.
• Travel to job sites, off-site meetings, and up to 25% travel per year including overnight stays when necessary.
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Ensure self and others\' actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy\'s values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

$72,000 to $112,700 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.

Open through October 22, 2025.

Apply online at : https : / / northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com / jobs / 3881372

Job Details

Missoula, MT

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