NorthWestern Energy

Administrative Specialist

LocationButte, MT
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$35,360-$68,640

About This Job


Administrative Specialist (Substation Operations)


Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: $17.65 to $33.07 per hour


Employment Status: Regular Full-time


External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com


Internal candidates apply through iConnect.


About this position:

The Administrative Specialist ensures the integrity of data within Substation Operations. Primarily responsible for gathering, organizing, and tracking relevant data used in Substation Operations. The specialist will analyze substation data to support ongoing efforts to replace and upgrade equipment within substations. Specialist will assist in material procurement, including updating technical specifications, requesting quotes, creating purchase orders, collaborating with vendors, and modifying contracts/purchasing agreements. Additionally, material tracking will be another key duty of the specialist, who will work closely with the substation group to share inventory availability, current delivery schedules and lead times. Other duties include inventory management, and producing data, reports and insights/analytics for NorthWestern Energy leadership and others, as requested.


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
Maintain data on material suppliers, costs, delivery lead times, and quality of equipment
Support equipment forecasting with vendors/manufacturers in relation to NWE's 5-10 Year Plan
Support equipment purchasing; requesting quotes, creating purchase orders, ensuring orders meet technical specifications, store and organize approval prints, correspond with vendors, etc.
Support engineering and operational teams by providing timely reports and data on equipment availability and readiness; this includes both stores inventory and materials that are on order.
Keep accurate records of equipment lifecycle, including purchase, maintenance, and decommissioning; this will include coordination with other departments including compliance and finance
Analyze data to identify trends in equipment failures, or inefficiencies to help reduce risk across the system
Propose changes for improving procurement processes, or enhancing overall efficiency in equipment management
Ensure compliance with safety standards, maintenance regulations, and procurement policies
Support regulatory compliance by ensuring that the substation equipment is functioning within regulatory and safety standards by monitoring data (inspection data such as oil samples).
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.
Perform 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
Proven ability to communicate and work with others
Ability to learn programs such as Cascade and SAP
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 #4687

Posting Dates: February 25, 2025 through March 11, 2025


Department/Division: DO-Relay Engineering


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.


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