Operations & Warehouse Technician
Work Location: Deer Lodge, MT
Pay range: $27.65 to $48.07 per hour
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Operations & Warehouse Technician will oversee the daily operation of the gas transmission materials warehouse. Review daily material requisition process while incorporating review of overstock report for excess materials on system. Validation of pedigree of materials received. Batching of the materials within the SAP linear asset management (LAM) system. Reconciling of materials issued, installed, and scrapped. Will research and purchase non-stores materials as requested and review daily transactions for reasonableness, utilizing various SAP reports to assist in daily duties. Responsible to oversee complete yearly inventory of all storage locations in gas transmission.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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%
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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)
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Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)
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Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
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Continuing education reimbursement
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Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
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Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
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Paid bereavement leave
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Paid training opportunities
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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:
- Establish working relationships with vendors
- Material requests
- Quote process
- Establish agreement on pricing for materials
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Work directly with procurement group
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Perform materials and supplied requisition and procurement procedures to meet the demands of gas transmission staff
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Process material requests evaluating materials available and determining materials to order
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Create purchase requests
- Perform all tasks associated with receiving and shipping materials to/from vendors, suppliers, other warehouses and designated work sites.
- Exception report for deliveries
- Validate material documentation
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Complete batching of the validated materials in the LAM system
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Application of batch number or bar code
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Perform required inventory functions
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Monthly, quarterly, annually as required
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Gather, prepare, and stage materials for all shop fabrication and field construction and maintenance work
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Process all daily SAP transactions for issues, returns, transfers and receipts via PC or bar code hand held device
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Process and review all reports to ensure on hand quantities/values, date of last physical inventory, open transfers/PO's are properly received, and review any other reporting necessary to perform job
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Contact person for fleet and facility maintenance issues, oversee keeping warehouse, yards and all related equipment safe and orderly
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Oversee and participate in plastic gas pipe expiration process, as required for gas transmission needs
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Local contact for yearly company Obsolete Material Review
- Manage the purchase and tracking of tool requests
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Perform and document daily forklift inspections
- Attend staff meetings, as required, to ensure efficient flow of materials and review job planning information
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Assist in development of material standards, processes, and material specifications (masters)
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Evaluate and improve layouts of warehouse and material yards for efficiency gains and safe operation
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Respond/research/purchase requests from management and crews
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Manage freight and small package shipping needs for Deer Lodge
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Supervise temporary summer worker where applicable
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Travel to other work locations with some overnight travel required (up to 25% to 30% travel per year)
- Must be able to safely perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50lbs repeatedly
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
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All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
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Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objective
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
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High school diploma or equivalency
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Valid Driver's license and satisfactory driving record
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Forklift Certification or ability to obtain is required (NorthWestern Energy will provide training, if necessary)
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Equipment operator license for backhoe, excavator, and side-boom is a plus (NorthWestern Energy will provide training, if necessary)
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Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations 49Part192 is beneficial
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Understanding of utility and gas transmission process, policies, and standards is a plus
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Pipeline material knowledge is preferred
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Knowledge of steel materials is preferred
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Experience with asset tracking, inventory processes are beneficial
- Knowledge of inventory procedures and warehouse safety
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Computer skills are essential (email, Microsoft office, material management systems)
- Experience with SAP platform and material management module is a bonus
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Knowledge on SAP's linear asset management (LAM) system is a plus
- Possess record-keeping, filing, and organizational skills
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Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #5045
Posting Dates: July 29, 2026 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: 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 [email protected].
