Administrative Specialist (Production Measurement) - Northwestern Energy

Administrative Specialist (Production Measurement)

Work Location: Havre, MT

Pay range: $17.17 to $32.06 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Administrative Specialist oversees natural gas flow calculations for transmission, storage, and production, documenting meter calibrations, managing compliance software, scheduling gas sampling, and handling data collection. Additional responsibilities include resolving measurement issues, tracking time, processing invoices, managing supplies, and providing cross-functional support as needed.

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:

• Plan, maintain and coordinate calendars and schedule various meetings
• Code and process incoming invoices
• Ensure employee time is entered and coded correctly
• Collects, analyzes, edits and stores electronic and chart measurement information
• Maintain maintenance and call out logs for production system farm taps
• Ensures Bureau of Land Management compliance
• Assists in gas measurement audits
• Manages TESTit production software system and FlowCal gas measurement system
• Proficient in working with Transmission and Production gas SCADA systems
• Constructs reports and documents utilizing Microsoft Office programs
• Works closely with field personnel to identify metering problems
• Complete monthly and annual reporting, verify receipt point and delivery point system balances and other miscellaneous reporting
• Respond to meter validation errors
• Generate and review gas measurement prior period adjustments
• Assist with annual reporting
• Assist in development and implementation of systems that fulfill the mission and the goals of the department efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate regularly with other departments, groups, and staff within the organization
• Most of the time is spent working in an office environment utilizing office resources with occasional walking, lifting, and/or carrying of lightweight office materials and computer equipment
• Complete administrative tasks, including but not limited to managing files and correspondence
• Prepare conference room and office for internal and external meetings, lunches, visits, etc.
• Purchase and maintain inventory of office and kitchen supplies
• Preform other duties as assigned
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure 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
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Proven ability to communicate and work with others
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational management skills
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple conflicting tasks
• Must be able to work under time pressure

Requisition #4598

Posting Dates: November 7, 2024 through November 21, 2024

Department/Division: Gas Transmission & Storage

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Not Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: None

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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com.