Apprentice Pipefitter - Helena, United States - Northwestern Energy - Students

Description

Job Description

This Posting is for Training Purposes ONLY Not a real position

Apprentice Pipefitter

Work Location: Helena, MT

Pay range: $33.81 per hour per CBA

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

About this position:

The Apprentice Pipefitter trains and works under the supervision of Journeyman Gasman to develop the abilities and functions of Journeyman. Over the course of their training, they are required to safely and efficiently perform all of the duties of the Journeyman.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 753,600 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:

• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Perform those physical and mental requirements required to undertake a multi-step apprenticeship process designed to train the worker to safely and efficiently perform all aspects related to the installation, maintenance, and service of gas distribution lines
• Satisfactorily complete required program to progress to qualified Journeyman Gasman status
• Work overtime outside of scheduled hours, participating in either call out availability or an on-call rotation schedule, in response to acute and/ or planned service needs
• Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
• Complete all needed documentation as required
• 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
• Perform individual lift of 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:

• Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or Associate (AA) / Technical degree from college or technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• During course of the Apprenticeship, will be required to complete NWE Gas Operator Qualification and HAZMAT programs
• 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 policies/procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Requisition #1000

Posting Dates: February 6, 2026 through February 20, 2024

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 or at .