What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern Hydro Safety position at NorthWestern Energy?
Intern Hydro Safety
Work Location: Great Falls, Helena, or Butte MT
Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour)
Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week)
(September - December part-time, up to 20 hours per week)
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
Intern will provide general safety support to the Hydro Operation and Maintenance departments. The intern will work in both the office and field environment.
About this job:
- Conduct research, document and develop reports
- Provide assistance to Company safety professionals and conduct ergonomic evaluations, work site inspections, safety meeting presentations, industrial hygiene sampling (e.g. noise, indoor air quality) field inspections, visits, etc.; capacity projects and develop job hazard analysis support, behavioral safety support, safety audits, hazard communication, respirator hazards in the workplace, performance of employee sampling for air containments and VPP objectives.
- May be requested to conduct research on various safety/health related issues
- Participate in organizational work meetings
- Lifting of materials up to 35 pounds
- Travel within the service territory 15% of time
- 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:
- Demonstrate & maintain a good safety record
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office excel, word, and access data base
- Prefer Occupational Safety and Health and/or Industrial Hygiene Degree
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Student must have completed Sophomore level or higher by stated date
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must Provide GPA in application materials
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)
- Must have personal housing availability in work locations
Requisition #4845
Posting Dates: September 29, 2025 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Safety
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: 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 1-800-245-69
Salary : $20 - $21