Job Description

Manager Gas Operations

Work Location Butte, MT

Pay range $124,600 to $186,800 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

The Manager of Gas Operations is responsible for the operations of Gas Transmission and Storage department's (GTS) systems in Montana, South Dakota and Canada. This position involves comprehensive oversight of critical systems and processes that are essential for the reliable delivery and management of GTS services. The role demands a strategic leader who can drive operational excellence, manage compression operation/maintenance, and support future system needs.

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%
• 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 health)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Continuing education 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:

• Demonstrates leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
• Utilizes effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
• Maintain work schedules and identify operation projects for engineering, review engineering plans before they are implemented and oversee progress
• Manage scheduling and work assignments of data coordinators, review work processes and monitor deadlines
• Coordinate and support system operations and Gas Control
• Provide leadership and supervise the field groups in Cut Bank, Havre, Mainline #3, and Dry Creek
• Oversee Gas Transmissions Emergency Response Plan and actively participate in tabletop/field exercises
• Support Load Forecasting for Gas Transmission & Storage 3rd party and Core Loads
• Support the development of the annual expense budget and monitor budget status throughout the year
• Manage the Gas Transmission & Storage Operator Qualification (OQ) program
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Gas Transmission & Storage operations procedures and the employee training programs
• Coordinate or direct development of activities to ensure that project needs and objectives are met
• Lead employees to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishments including performance reviews, and salary administration recommendations
• Travel up to 25% of time, including overnights and weekends as needed
• 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

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
• A minimum of five years of experience in Gas Transmission & Storage or similar experience is required
• A minimum of three years of experience either formally or informally leading a team is required
• Ability to obtain Operator Qualifications for Control Room Operations
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• The ability to timely and effectively communicate with a number of internal and external customers, including GTS Operations, NWE's regulatory group and gas transportation customers
• Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop department and department staff members
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent organizational management skills
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4989

Posting Dates: April 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026

Department/Division: Transmission

Employment Physical: May be 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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com